Two Arrested in Santa Fe Catalytic Converter Probe

Catalytic converter theft ring busted in Santa Fe, Texas

The Gulf Coast Auto Crimes Task Force seized 45 catalytic converters and arrested two people in a Santa Fe recycling center, highlighting the ongoing catalytic converter theft concerns in the Houston and Galveston County region.

Illegal catalytic converters seized in Galveston County investigation

SANTA FE, Texas — Authorities seized 45 illegal catalytic converters and arrested two individuals during an investigation at a recycling center in Santa Fe, according to the Galveston County Sheriff's Office.

Two arrested in Santa Fe catalytic converter probe

Officers arrested Gregory Robinson and Kimberly Uresti about 11 a.m. near the 13,300 block of Farm-to-Market Road 1764. Both posted $10,000 bonds and were released from jail about 3 p.m. Wednesday, according to jail records.

Two Arrested After Authorities Recover 45 Catalytic Converters During Santa Fe Investigation

SANTA FE, Texas — Two people were arrested Tuesday after investigators recovered dozens of catalytic converters during an operation at a recycling center in Santa Fe, according to authorities. The operation was conducted May 12, 2026, by the Gulf Coast Auto Crimes Task Force, Organized Crime Task Force, and Crime Reduction Unit in coordination with the Texas Department of Public Safety Regulatory Services Division. Investigators said the operati…