Jared J. Santiago, Conspiracy, Rhode Island 2021

Jared J. Santiago, 28, Admits to Theft of Boats and Sport Vehicles

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island – In a shocking turn of events, Jared J. Santiago, 28, of Providence, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and interstate transportation of stolen goods charges in connection with a scheme to steal and sell nearly $700,000 worth of excavators, sport boats, jet skis, all-terrain vehicles, and trailers. The indictment alleges that nine individuals participated in the conspiracy to steal, transport, and sell stolen items from businesses in several states.

According to the indictment, Santiago and others stole two boats, a 24-foot boat valued at $102,065, and a 22-foot boat valued at $90,914, from Don’s Marina in Tiverton, RI, on December 2019. One of the boats was transported to Sarasota, Florida. Santiago admitted to his role in the conspiracy and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property and interstate transportation of stolen property.

Santiago is scheduled to be sentenced on June 17, 2021. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys William J. Ferland and Ly T. Chin. Acting United States Attorney Richard B. Myrus thanks the Tiverton, South Kingstown, and Johnston Police Departments for their efforts in investigating the case.

The investigation, launched by the Johnston and North Providence Police Departments, and joined by the FBI Safe Streets Task Force and merged with a parallel investigation by Rhode Island and Connecticut State Police, determined that between November 2019 and July 2020, three Bobcat excavators, ten jet skis, four boats, eight all-terrain vehicles, and ten trailers valued at over $700,000 were stolen. The stolen items were stored in various locations in Rhode Island and hauled to Florida to be sold.

Two Bobcat excavators each valued at $60,000 and one valued at $75,000, were allegedly stolen from an Auburn, Mass., dealer between late Friday, April 10, 2020, and late Saturday April 11, 2020. Using GPS built into the equipment, the excavators were located on April 13, 2020, and recovered by law enforcement. Two of the excavators were discovered in Johnston. The third was found in North Providence.

The case highlights the importance of law enforcement cooperation in investigating and prosecuting complex crimes. The U.S. Attorney’s Office commends the hard work and dedication of the investigators and prosecutors involved in this case.

Defendant: Jared J. Santiago, 28, of Providence, RI

Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property and interstate transportation of stolen property

City and State: Providence, RI

Exact Date: December 2019, June 17, 2021

Sentence or Outcome: Awaiting sentencing on June 17, 2021

Dollar Amounts: $102,065, $90,914, $700,000

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