The owner of a Central Massachusetts video store was arrested this past weekend, accused of using his business as a front for a retail organized crime operation where he bought thousands of items stolen from local stores and resold them online.

Police began their investigation into the alleged retail crime ring 15 months ago, which started following a traffic stop.

In February 2020, Massachusetts State Police Trooper Joseph Hall conducted a motor vehicle stop in Leominster. During the traffic stop, he determined one of the vehicle’s occupants had outstanding warrants. She was taken into custody while the remaining occupants in the vehicle were sent on their way.

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