GPS tracker helps deputies uncover chop shop in Happy Valley

kgw.com January 29, 2025, 03:01 PM UTC

Multnomah County Sheriff's deputies arrested Jeremy Samson on Monday after raiding two properties linked to a chop shop operation in Happy Valley. This investigation involved multiple agencies and focused on hundreds of stolen vehicles over several months. The case began when a stolen truck with a GPS tracker led investigators to the chop shop. During the search, deputies found multiple stolen vehicles, including the stripped truck from Beaverton. Samson faces 18 charges, including aggravated theft and forgery. He is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.


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