Leader of catalytic converter theft ring sentenced to 5 years in federal prison

April 21, 2025 — Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Alexander Kolitsas of Wolcott, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 60 months of imprisonment, followed by two years of supervised release, for operating a catalytic converter theft and trafficking ring. Judge Nagala also ordered Kolitsas to pay a $50,000 fine.  Read More