Alleged ringleader of crime spree throughout CT arrested on several larceny, burglary charges

A Newington man who police say was the ringleader of “statewide criminal activity” that included commercial burglaries and the thefts of catalytic converters, wheels and ATVs has been arrested on several larceny and burglary charges.

Ethan Angel Nieves, 21, was taken into custody Monday during an appearance in New Britain Superior Court, according to the Southington Police Department.

Police said his arrest came following a nine-month investigation that led authorities to believe that Nieves...