Another arrest in probe of alleged Monroe chop shop

Published 10:20 pm Monday, February 22, 2010

MONROE — Police Friday arrested a fourth man in connection with a chop shop raided last week in Monroe.

The Everett man, 19, was arrested in his home and later jailed for investigation of second-degree arson, possession of a stolen vehicle, second-degree theft and first-degree malicious mischief.

The man was released on bond Monday.

The four men who were arrested are being investigated for nearly three dozen felonies combined.

The investigation into the car theft ring was conducted by detectives with the Snohomish County Auto Theft Task Force.