DeLeon Springs, FL - A slew of recent vehicle thefts leads detectives to a chop shop. And while three arrests have been made, the Volusia Sheriff's Office says more are coming.
The investigation began near the start of March after a golf cart was stolen from a home off of Spring Garden Ranch Road. The cart was found a few days later at a home off of Night Owl Court with its roof removed.
Not long after that theft, more vehicles were stolen from the area. The investigation revealed two golf carts, three passenger vehicles and a jet ski and trailer were subsequently located near, at or connected to the home at Night Owl Court.
VSO says that the property is located on a dead-end road with few neighbors. The homeowner recently died, leaving two acquaintances living at the property.
During the month-long investigation, investigators developed probable cause to arrest 25-year-old Andrew Kean, 52-year-old Dawn Gamberg and 43-year-old Harry Marrison for operating a chop shop.
Everyone was arrested yesterday (March 31st) before being transported to the Volusia County Jail.
The defendants were charged with the following:
Andrew Kean, five counts of unarmed burglary of an unoccupied structure or conveyance; operating a chop shop; three counts of grand theft less than $100,000; introduction of contraband into a detention facility; possession of paraphernalia. He remains in custody on $51,000 bail
Dawn Gamberg, charged with own/operate/conduct/aid & abet a chop shop. She remains in custody on $5,000 bail.
Harry Marrison, charged with own/operate/conduct/aid & abet chop shop, two counts of grand theft of a motor vehicle less than $100,000. He remains in jail on $15,000 bail.
