Pair arrested for fraudulent sales of vehicles in Sussex Co.
FRANKFORD, Del. – Delaware State Police have arrested two following an investigation into the fraudulent sale of vehicles.
We’re told the investigation began in November 2024 and involved 49-year-old Jason Griffith and 81-year-old Robert Griffith of Geared Up Trucks and More LLC and Wicked Wrench, located in Frankford. During the investigation, detectives determined that both men were involved in the sale of vehicles that were in for repair. It was also discovered that the pair falsified documents to obtain vehicle title information, sold vehicles that had already been purchased, sold stolen vehicles from out of state, and did not provide victims with vehicles after payment was made.
Warrants were obtained for both men, who turned themselves in to Delaware State Police Troop 4.
Jason Griffith was charged with theft of a motor vehicle, second degree forgery, eight counts of theft by false pretense over $1500, theft over $1500, three counts of issuing a bad check over $1500, two counts of selling stolen property over $1500, six counts of second degree conspiracy, and falsifying business records. He was released on his own recognizance.
Robert Griffith was charged with theft of a motor vehicle, second degree forgery, six counts of theft by false pretense, three counts of issuing a bad check over $1500, two counts of selling stolen property, six counts of second degree conspiracy, and falsifying business records. He was also released on his own recognizance.
