Amanda Czermak, Conspiracy to Transport Stolen Goods in Interstate Commerce, Oklahoma 2016

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – A multi-state operation trafficking in stolen tractors, ATVs, and lawn care equipment has expanded, with federal prosecutors unsealing a superseding indictment against five new defendants. The scheme, allegedly operating from February 2016 to August 2016, stretched across Texas, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, funneling pilfered goods into Oklahoma for resale.

The initial indictment, returned January 18, 2017, targeted AMANDA CZERMAK (a/k/a “Amanda Rodriguez” and “Amanda Wolfe”), 35, of Chickasha, Oklahoma, with conspiracy to steal motorized vehicles and equipment. Today’s expansion of the case brings in DAKOTAH HENDERSON, 26, of Chickasha; DAKOTA EPPERLY, 30, of Oklahoma City; DENNIS LEE, 43, of Newcastle; AUSTON SLATER, 28, of Mustang; and DAVID ADUDDELL, 66, of Oklahoma City. U.S. Attorney Mark A. Yancey for the Western District of Oklahoma announced the charges.

Prosecutors allege CZERMAK and HENDERSON were the primary movers of the stolen merchandise – tractors, golf carts, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility task vehicles (UTVs), rough-terrain vehicles (RTVs), and zero-turn riding lawn mowers (ZTRs) – hauling it across state lines. The indictment details a network designed to “fence” the stolen property, distributing it through accomplices. A key location in the alleged operation was Richardson Homes, LLC., in Oklahoma City, where LEE is listed as the registered agent, reportedly used to receive the stolen goods.

The superseding indictment lays out a series of specific charges. CZERMAK, HENDERSON, EPPERLY, LEE, and SLATER all face Count 1: conspiracy to transport stolen goods in interstate commerce, carrying a potential sentence of up to 5 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine. HENDERSON, EPPERLY, and LEE are further charged in Count 2 with possession of stolen property crossing state lines, risking up to 10 years and a $250,000 fine. Counts 3-7 escalate the charges against HENDERSON, EPPERLY, SLATER, LEE and ADUDDELL, with penalties ranging from 5 to 10 years in prison and fines up to $250,000 per count.

Adding another layer to the case, DENNIS LEE faces an additional charge in Count 8: illegal possession of 18 firearms as a previously convicted felon. If convicted, LEE could receive up to 10 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine. Investigators reportedly utilized cell phone records to track communication between the conspirators and potential buyers of the stolen equipment. The investigation involved the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, the Oklahoma City Police Department, and the FBI’s Major Theft Task Force.

It’s crucial to remember that this indictment only presents allegations. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Court filings provide further details on the case. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this developing story, bringing you the raw truth from the heart of federal crime.

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