Three people were arrested in Harrisonburg on Monday and are believed to be part of a gang responsible for widespread thefts from vehicles, identity fraud and the cashing of fraudulent checks across multiple states.
The Felony Lane Gang, or FLG, is known for smash-and-grab incidents, according to the Harrisonburg Police Department. Associates in the gang often target victims at parks, fitness centers and shopping malls.
The HPD was alerted to a vehicle in the area of Burgess Road on Dec. 29 that was possibly occupied by wanted individuals. It is unknown if the alert came from Flock Security cameras or some other means, but the occupants were wanted for alleged financial crimes in Kansas and Maryland.
The white Toyota Sienna was located in the Home Depot parking lot.
Three of the four occupants initially provided false identification to officers on scene. They were later identified as Elizabeth Tweedy, Timothy Capelle and Kristen Breen. The fourth person did not have any outstanding warrants and did not present false ID, according to police; their name was not released.
The gang is being investigated by multiple jurisdictions across the country for financial fraud crimes. A task force in Washington is also assigned to tracking members of the gang.
Anyone with information on this case or other active investigations is encouraged to call Crime Solvers at (540) 574-5050 or visit www.harrisonburgva.gov/tip-411. Tips may be submitted online or by texting HPDVA and your tip to 847411. Both methods are anonymous, and information leading to the arrest of a suspect may be eligible for a reward through Crime Solvers.
Out of state arrest warrants
Both female suspects had out of state warrants for their arrest.
Elizabeth Tweedy
- Identity theft (Kansas)
Kristen Breen
- Rogue and vagabond, five counts (Maryland)
- Theft between $1.5K-$25K, three counts (Maryland)
- Credit card theft, 14 counts (Maryland)
- Theft between $100-$1.5K, four counts (Maryland)
- Displaying a fake ID, two counts (Maryland)
Virginia charges by Harrisonburg Police Department
Along with warrants from out of state, three individuals were charged by the HPD.
Elizabeth Tweedy
- False identification to law enforcement
- Possession of a fake ID
- Possession of a controlled substance
Timothy Capelle
- False identification to law enforcement, two counts
Kristen Breen
- False identification to law enforcement
- Possession of a stolen ID
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