The CT catalytic converter trafficking ring stretched across three states. One theft grew very violent.

A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $35,000 worth of catalytic converters from cars across Connecticut.

Michael Almodovar, also known as “Eme ElColorado,” of New Haven, appeared in court in Hartford on Wednesday and pleaded guilty to two criminal charges connected to the thefts, at least one of which turned violent, according to United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.

Court records show that Almodovar was involved in a catalytic converter trafficking...