Catalytic Converter Thief Caught

A 41-year-old man named William Eugene Lightfoot pulled off a brazen daylight catalytic converter heist in Mesa, teaming up with two others to rip off a Ford Excursion—then fled when cops pulled over their truck. Inside? 14 stolen converters, a saw, and a hidden handgun. Surveillance caught him grabbing the loot, and later, a homeowner found his shoes, gloves, wallet, and credit cards in their yard. Officers eventually tased him into custody after he refused to comply. Lightfoot admitted to the thefts and fleeing, now facing burglary and resisting arrest charges—with a $100K bond and a June 25th preliminary hearing looming. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/233888407b6a8154