Thirteen individuals have been indicted iin connection with an operation that involved breaking into cars, stealing, and selling retail merchandise. The charges come after a long 11-month investigation by the Cleveland Metroparks rangers.

Officials say that the individuals involved were engaged in a fencing operation called Eastside Automotive Services.

The following were charged in the 50-count indictment on theft related offenses, which included engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, and multiple counts of aggravated theft, receiving stolen property, tampering with records, and breaking and entering:

• David A. Pysell, of Munson
• Kurt J. Snyder, of Willowick
• Donald J. Noggy Jr., of Eastlake
• Greg Matyjasik, of Mentor
• Jay B. Munitz, of Willoughby
• Mark A. Werfel, of Reminderville
• Joseph M. Chamberlain, Willoughby
• Dawn M. Bolon, of Willowick
• Kevin D. Homrock, of Mayfield Heights
• Thomas C. Dibiase, of Eastlake
• Dennis R. Bryant, of Painesville
• John L. Turner, of Euclid
• Linda D. Clemis, of Cleveland

The owner of Eastside Automotive Services Inc. - David Pysell - along with Thomas Dibiase would place orders of retail merchandise with John Turner. Once the order was received, Turner would break into cars parked in various Metroparks reservations throughout Cuyahoga County.

Amongst the items stolen from the vehicles were checks and credit cards that were then used to purchase items at Wal-Mart and Target.

The individuals were indicted on August 14, and are scheduled to be arraigned on August 28.