{"id":381933,"date":"2026-08-26T20:54:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T20:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/381933\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T20:54:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T20:54:21","slug":"four-arrested-in-connection-with-organized-burglary-and-theft-operation-following-lcso-tpd-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/381933\/","title":{"rendered":"Four arrested in connection with organized burglary and theft operation following LCSO, TPD investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; Four people are behind bars for an organized burglary and theft operation that authorities investigated over several months, according to a Leon County Sheriff\u2019s Office and Tallahassee Police press release.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The suspects included 36-year-old Joshua Anderson, 48-year-old Alaric Goodman, 41-year-old Amanda Goodman and 30-year-old Breyonia Hough. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Four people are behind bars for an organized burglary and theft operation that authorities...\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DYJ24POLGZGLDC2TYFCZ7N2NRA.png\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/>Four people are behind bars for an organized burglary and theft operation that authorities investigated over several months, according to a Leon County Sheriff\u2019s Office and Tallahassee Police press release.(Leon County Sheriff&#8217;s Office)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The alleged theft operation began in Dec. last year as the group targeted vacant homes of deceased individuals in Leon County and Tallahassee. The suspects reportedly stole valuables from the unoccupied homes and later sold or pawned the items valued at more than $20,000.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Investigators connected the numerous burglary and theft cases using surveillance footage, location data, pawnshop records and other evidence. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-center\">More on crime in our area:<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">LCSO Sheriff Walt McNeil said in the media release that the case showcases the importance of looking beyond individual incidents and working with other agencies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cBy sharing information and following the evidence, our detectives were able to connect multiple cases and identify what they believe was a coordinated operation. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to protect our community and hold those responsible accountable,\u201d McNeil said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The four suspects were booked into Leon County Jail and charged with racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, burglary, grand theft and dealing in stolen property, along with additional individual charges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WCTV.tv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wctvnews\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@WCTVEyewitnessNews\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nextdoor<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">X<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Have a news tip or see an error? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2026\/08\/26\/four-arrested-connection-with-organized-burglary-theft-operation-following-lcso-tpd-investigation\/mailto:news@wctv.tv?subject=Correction%20Needed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Write to us here<\/a>. 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