Two-year investigation uncovers chop shop in Rincon subdivision
www.wjcl.com, Haley Kindle, July 23, 2025
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga.
A two-year investigation has taken down a “chop shop” hidden inside the Picket Fences subdivision in Rincon.
The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office Drug Suppression Unit, along with Rincon Police, uncovered the operation where stolen cars were being taken apart and redistributed.
Deputies say they recovered eight stolen vehicles during the bust. Those cars were reported stolen from different spots across Georgia. Investigators say this is a big step forward in the fight against auto theft and organized crime in our area.
Arthur Young, 49, was arrested in connection with the operation. He faces multiple felony charges, including theft by receiving stolen property and possession of a vehicle with an altered VIN number.
Authorities encourage residents to report any suspicious activity to the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office.