(The following appeared at WNDU.com on November 17.)
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Eight men have been charged with stealing items from trains in northern Indiana.
The defendants are John A. Frederick, Phillip A. Montorsi, Victor A. Montorsi, William J. Montorsi, Ryan P. Mrozinski, James B. Newland, John R. Patrick, and Joseph R. Phelps.
Here’s where the case stands:
18 separate thefts were documented over a two year period. It’s alleged the thefts involved both Norfolk Southern and CSX trains.
At least some of the thefts appeared to be inside jobs, and three of the men worked for the Norfolk Southern Railroad.
The charges indicate the defendants would meet late at night, board slowed or stopped trains, and remove the freight.
The stolen items included power tools, detergent, diapers, televisions, and cigarettes.