Saturday, April 16, 2022

Ridgeland Fights Catalytic Converter Thefts

 The Ridgeland Police Department issued the following statement. 


20 comments:

Anonymous said...

Better build security entrances & hire 24-7 security guards at all those apartment complexes in north Jackson/south Ridgeland to protect all those “residents”.

Anonymous said...

The democrat party needs to step up and and pass new laws to make catalytic converter theft an act of eco-terrorism.

Anonymous said...

Investigating these thefts must be very exhausting.

Anonymous said...

ReNtErS SuK. sAvE RidGeLaNd

Anonymous said...

Several months ago the thieves hit our old farm truck. We're in a rural area. Hubby apparently scared them off by turning on the garage light and going outside for a few minutes, not realizing that some scumbag was lying under the truck within 10 feet of him. So thief succeeded in cutting slits above and below the converter but did not succeed in taking it. They have come back two more times, each time we scared them off.

We now have some little cameras, like Ring I guess, placed in strategic locations including under the truck. Hubby gets an alert and the videos on his cell phone. Can talk through it, too.

So now the converter on 1999 Toyota truck with only 200,000 miles doesn't work. Muffler shops won't fix just the converter, want about $2000 to replace entire muffler assembly. Our old truck isn't worth a $2000 repair (although it is priceless to me!) so hubby jerry-rigged a repair he saw on YouTube. So far, so good.

BTW, the thieves at our house were driving a late model white station wagon-style car. It didn't look like a SUV because it wasn't tall enough. We assume they are armed and violent.

Anonymous said...

1:54 and her husband are much more kind and restrained than anybody I know.

Anonymous said...

What is a catalytic converter worth now days? Just asking for a friend.

Anonymous said...

@1:54 PM This is why Remington invented shotguns.

Anonymous said...

12:49 Good one!!

PittPanther - ACC Champs said...

Don't you have auto insurance? Why aren't they paying to replace the damaged exhaust system?

Anonymous said...

Lost two in Jackson.

Plus two other times they just took the whole vehicle(s).. converter(s) and all.

That'd be 4 for me.

Anonymous said...

@5:12
I am not the original commenter. But who full insures a 23 year old Toyota with 200k miles?

Anonymous said...

Theft prevention solution: https://www.napaonline.com/accessories/catclamp-catalytic-converter-lock

Anonymous said...

Why not prosecute the purchasers of these stolen products? But, that is to practical, and who knows who they are paying off.

Anonymous said...

I'm the one with the 1999 Toyota truck with the slit converter. We don't shoot guns at them because it is against the law to use deadly force to protect property. If the thieves attempted to break into our house, they would be dead. We won't make an insurance claim because the deductible for the truck is $1000. The insurance company would probably consider the truck totaled in light of the cost to repair it. We can't replace a well-maintained farm truck with the money we'd receive if the insurer considered it totaled.

Hence, hubby explored what to do on his own.

Anonymous said...

Farm truck lady here again. The sheriff's office told us that the thieves target only old vehicles - year 2000 and older - because the converters are easy to reach. The location of the converters on newer vehicles make it difficult for them to be stolen.

Anonymous said...

A friend stopped on the frontage road in south jackson for about 30 minutes, as he was looking for something in a creek. While he was down there, someone stopped and cut his cats off! In broad daylight, on the frontage road, with him probably less than 50 yards away! Jackson is history!

By the way, we looked it up, and his cats would've netted the thieves $650! No wonder this crime has become so common!

Anonymous said...

Simple, 12:51. Blow him away. Surely you heard him say he was going to cut you in half with the sawzall as soon as he slid out from under the car. Who can prove the corpse did not say that. Pull the trigger, pussy...You feared for your life.

Anonymous said...

I still say Summary Executions.

Anonymous said...

Why can't they find out who is buying them from these crack heads?

Punish them and this all will go away.

The scrap metal guys know they are buying stolen goods. Makes me sick


Recent Comments

Search Jackson Jambalaya

Subscribe to JJ's Youtube channel

Archives

Trollfest '09

Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).


Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.


In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.


Note: Security provided by INS.

Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.

Note: Security provided by INS
.