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Eight Busted for Auto Theft in Fresno County Face 18 Years in Prison
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By David Taub, Senior Reporter
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September 18, 2020

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Eight people have been charged for their alleged role in ripping off auto dealers in a 72-count indictment, the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office announced.

Last month, a grand jury indictment accused Hoover Alford, Luis Mojica and Noah Manley along with five other unnamed suspects of using stolen identification to purchase vehicles from several dealerships. The conspiracy involved the Fresneck street gang.

The men appeared in court for arraignment yesterday.

Fraud Scheme Stole More Than $200,000

The suspects allegedly used fraudulent identification and credit profiles to purchase six cars, including four Ford Mustangs, a Dodge Challenger and a Chevrolet Camaro, as well as renting equipment from U-Haul.

Authorities caught on when the suspects tried to buy a 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty. In all, the total value of stolen cars reached $230,000.

“Several of those indicted were felons in possession of firearms and ammunition and others had a history of committing identity theft offenses. The identity theft victims are from throughout the state of California,” according to a news release from the DA’s office.

If convicted the suspects face up to 18 years in prison.

According to the Fresno County Superior Court website, Alford’s bail was set at $399,000; Manley’s bail set at $288,000; and Mojica’s bail at $151,000.

Mojica’s attorney, Gerald Schwab, declined comment when asked by GV Wire℠.

The indictment followed a six-month investigation from multiple law enforcement agencies participating in the Fresno County Help Eliminate Auto Theft (HEAT) Task Force.

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David Taub,
Senior Reporter
Curiosity drives David Taub. The award-winning journalist might be shy, but feels mighty with a recorder in his hand. He doesn't see it his job to "hold public officials accountable," but does see it to provide readers (and voters) the information needed to make intelligent choices. Taub has been honored with several writing awards from the California News Publishers Association. He's just happy to have his stories read. Joining GV Wire in 2016, Taub covers politics, government and elections, mainly in the Fresno/Clovis area. He also writes columns about local eateries (Appetite for Fresno), pro wrestling (Off the Bottom Rope), and media (Media Man). Prior to joining the online news source, Taub worked as a radio producer for KMJ and PowerTalk 96.7 in Fresno. He also worked as an assignment editor for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria, California, and KSEE-TV in Fresno. He has also worked behind the scenes for several sports broadcasts, including the NCAA basketball tournament, and the Super Bowl. When not spending time with his family, Taub loves to officially score Fresno Grizzlies games. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Taub is a die-hard Giants and 49ers fan. He graduated from the University of Michigan with dual degrees in communications and political science. Go Blue! You can contact David at 559-492-4037 or at Send an Email

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