NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – Two Long Island men were sentenced to prison for stealing tires and rims from 114 vehicles during the course of more than a year, prosecutors announced on Wednesday.
Dwayne Jones, 46, of Central Islip, was sentenced to four to eight years in prison after he and his co-defendant, Randy Woods, 38, of Wyandanch, pleaded guilty, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney.
"The successful arrest, conviction and sentencing of these two defendants underscores our commitment to combating theft and property crimes in Suffolk County," said Tierney.
Between July 1, 2022, and Oct. 20, 2023, Woods and Jones stole tires and rims from cars across Suffolk County, targeting residents, car dealerships, and rental companies. They preferred Honda, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW vehicles, as well as black rims from SUVs, according to court documents.
On July 26, 2024, Woods pleaded guilty to auto stripping and illegal weapon possession charges in two separate cases. Woods was sentenced to five to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay $193,468 in restitution last year.
On Jan. 9, 2025, Jones pleaded guilty to two counts of auto stripping and was later sentenced to four to eight years in prison and ordered to pay $193,468 in restitution.
