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Tow company plotted to torch rival trucks in Bay Area, federal indictment alleges
A federal grand jury indicted a San Francisco tow truck operator for conspiracy to commit arson as part of an alleged plot to drive more business to his companies by torching his competitors' trucks.
San Francisco towing company owner accused of plot to burn competing tow trucks
An owner of San Francisco towing companies who is already facing multiple indictments is facing an additional charge for allegedly plotting to burn the tow trucks of his competitors, prosecutors said.
San Francisco Tow Company Operator Indicted in Scheme to Burn Competitors’ Tow Trucks Throughout the Bay Area
According to the indictment unsealed on Thursday, Badillo, 29, of San Francisco, conspired with others to set fire to at least six tow trucks on four occasions between April 2023 and October 2023. Specifically,
Embattled San Francisco Tow Truck Operator’s New Arson Charges May Be ‘Tip of the Iceberg’
Jose Vicente Badillo, the tow company operator already barred from doing business in San Francisco, allegedly plotted to set fire to trucks owned by his competitors.
Tri-Cities tow company owner accused of extortion back in jail on new federal charge
Socorro “Jesse” Lopez-Spindola, the owner of Classic Towing and Recovery, is facing a new charge in federal court of being a felon in possession of a gun. The towing business is located at 116 W. Sylvester St. in Pasco. Bob Brawdy [email protected]
SF towing company owner accused of burning competing tow trucks
The owner of a San Francisco tow truck company accused of trying to light his competitors’ trucks on fire has been indicated by a grand jury on charges of conspiracy to commit arson.
San Francisco man allegedly set fire to competitors' tow trucks to drive own business, feds say
A San Francisco man was in court on Thursday after being accused of conspiring and setting fires to competing tow trucks throughout the Bay Area in 2023.
Owner of SF towing company facing new arson charge
Devin Fehely reports on a notorious San Francisco towing company owner facing new federal indictment for torching competitors' tow trucks on fire.
Police warn of man stealing cars with tow truck after crashes in Chicago's South Loop
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Unmarked tow truck steals Ohio woman’s car from her driveway
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Chicago police warn of fake tow truck scheme targeting crash victims in South Loop
Police are warning South Loop residents about a string of vehicle thefts involving a fraudulent tow truck operation.
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Determined GMC Sierra Driver Negates Need For Tow Truck: Video
Rather than call a tow truck, this GMC Sierra driver relentlessly tries to drive up a slippery slope, only to lose traction ...
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S.F. tow-truck operator indicted for ‘conspiracy’ to burn competitors’ trucks
The embattled towing company operator earlier charged with buying a Lamborghini while collecting welfare is now facing a rash ...
She watched her son get gunned down in her driveway. In wake of Scarborough pub shooting, mother of slain tow truck driver has a warning
In April 2019 she watched from her bedroom window as her son, Lawrence (Taylor) Gannon, 28, a Scarborough tow truck driver, ...
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Here’s How Much The 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 Can Tow
Here is a comprehensive GM Authority towing guide for the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500, including data for all engines and both ...
FHP: Semitrailer falls from bed of tow truck, overturns on I-295 just north of Pulaski Road
The incident happened at 11:56 p.m. Thursday, causing lanes to close, according to Florida Highway Patrol. However, the lanes ...