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Mike Tyson's Ducati Stolen and Shipped to Dominican Republic
0:31
Audi Theft and Shipping Containers
1:03
Getting Chased by Police in a Stolen Car
1:33
Interview with Retired NYPD Detective Vic Ferrari
2:06
Vic Ferrari's Childhood and Becoming a Police Officer
3:11
Early Life Experiences and Family Background
4:14
Police Academy Training and Field Experience
6:16
Starting as a Rookie Cop and Lack of Family Connections
6:47
Moving to a Borough-Wide Unit and Goal Setting
7:18
Different Mindsets in the Police Force
7:50
Desire to Become a Detective and Focus on Auto Crime
8:52
Introduction to Narcotics Work and Buy-in Bus Operations
9:24
Pre-Recorded Buy Money and Undercover Operations
9:55
Intelligence Gathering and Setting Up Undercover Operations
10:27
Arrest Procedures and Handling of Arrested Individuals
11:29
Feeling trapped in patrol and desire to leave
12:01
Description of drug trade on a corner
12:32
Joining the Borough water loss unit and experience with car thieves
13:35
Discussion of auto theft rings and motivations for holding onto stolen cars
14:06
Statistics of Car Theft and Common Methods
15:08
Professional Car Rings and Scams
16:09
Informant and Arrests
17:13
Bike Theft and Shipping
18:45
Past Encounter with Partner
19:47
Stolen Bike Recovery and Insurance Issues
20:18
Initial Discussion on Scheduling and Scams
21:51
Sharing Personal Experiences with Car Theft
22:54
More Scams and Stories
23:26
Suspicious Car Purchases and Key Requests
23:57
Investigation and Discovery of Stolen VINs
24:27
Confrontation and Arrest of the Car Thief
26:32
Initial Car Selection and Transportation
27:03
Mighty Mouse's Involvement in the Scheme
27:35
Obtaining VIN Numbers and Dealership Negotiation
28:37
Using Pre-Approved Checks for Car Purchase
29:40
Registration Process and Check Filling
30:11
VIN Number Replacement and Fake Title
31:12
Selling Stolen Cars to Drug Dealers
32:45
Understanding VIN Numbers and Cloning
33:15
Consequences of Cloning a Car
34:47
Creating Phony Titles and Documentation
35:51
Finding a Registered Car on Craigslist
36:22
Meeting Mighty Mouse in Prison
36:52
The Nun Story and Lending Money
42:02
A Priest's Affair with a Nun and the Resulting Child
43:35
The Nun's Departure and the Priest's Marriage
44:06
A Story of Uncovering a Secret
44:37
Scams and Unpleasant Experiences
45:09
Buying and Selling Cars with Fake Licenses
46:43
Getting a Driver's License under a Phony Name
47:45
Passing the Permit Test and Getting a New License
48:17
Requirements for Obtaining a Driver's License
49:19
Driver's License Issues and Scams
50:51
Initial Phone Call and Investigation
51:22
Following the Suspect
52:54
Arrest and Processing
53:25
Initial Encounter with Suspects and Discovery of Illicit Goods
53:57
Analysis of Circumstances Surrounding the Arrest and Investigation
54:28
Personal Experience with a Similar Arrest and Processing of Evidence
56:04
Food Court Incident and Bathroom Chaos
57:05
Gun Belt Dispute with Teenager
58:06
Post-Incident Reflection and Radio Call
58:39
Autocrime Division and Queens Office
59:09
Gotti's Son-in-law and Auto Crime Division Involvement
59:40
Extortion and Payoffs in the Junkyard Sting
1:00:44
Waste Oil Disposal Scam and Intelligence Gathering
1:01:46
Takedown and Informants in the Case
1:02:18
Son-in-law and Marriage Dynamics
1:02:51
Audi A6 Case and International Shipping
1:03:22
Stolen Cars and Audi A6 Investigation
1:04:57
Thief's Confession and Organized Gang Involvement
1:05:28
Initial Lead and Suspect Information
1:06:00
Discussion of Fausto Gonzalez's Criminal History
1:06:31
Phone Numbers and Investigation Progress
1:07:01
Explaination of the Scam and Warehouse Operation
1:08:34
Stolen Audi Shipping and Customs Evasion
1:09:06
International Shipping Network and Chinese Involvement
1:10:09
Murder for Hire and Motorcycle Theft Connection
1:11:42
Teenagers Stealing Stolen Goods and Confrontation with Killer
1:12:12
Investigating the Homicide and Solving the Case
1:12:43
Surveillance and Evidence Gathering
1:13:45
Trapped in a Stolen Car with No Door Handle or Dashboard
1:14:47
Pursuit by Police and Escape in Minivan
1:15:18
WD-40 Disguise and Escape from Minivan
1:15:49
Case Details and Government Involvement
1:16:19
Cultural Differences and Case Blow-Up
1:17:52
Initial Incident and Police Response
1:18:24
LoJack Activation and Investigation Progress
1:18:56
Warehouse Raid and Police Corruption Concerns
1:19:58
Rounding Up Suspects and Undercovers
1:21:00
Initial Encounter with Suspects and Discovery of Plane Ticket
1:21:31
Arrests and Convictions of Main Suspects
1:22:02
Mario's Confession and Revelation of Homicides
1:23:36
Contract Hit and Murder of Loaned Money Recipient
1:24:06
Fausto's Homicide and Conviction in Manhattan
1:24:38
Other Crimes and Convictions
1:25:10
Mario's Involvement and Fear of Homicide
1:26:41
Corrupt Cops and Wiretaps
1:27:13
Initial Plan to Steal Car
1:27:45
Nigerian Scam on Craigslist
1:28:15
Selling Stolen Cars to a Used Car Dealer
1:30:19
Initial Discovery of Stolen Vehicle and Interview with Kid
1:30:50
Visit to Car Dealership and Discovery of Additional Stolen Vehicles
1:31:20
Arrest of Muhammad and Discovery of Additional Stolen Vehicles
1:32:51
Creation of Craigslist Ad and Sting Operation
1:33:22
Initial Arrest and Discovery of Stolen Goods
1:34:23
Investigation and Restitution
1:35:25
Background on Organized Crime and Personal Experience
1:36:28
The speaker's father and his involvement with illegal numbers in New York
1:37:01
The speaker's father and his death in a numbers Hall
1:37:33
The speaker's friend Tommy and his addiction to heroin
1:38:04
The speaker's encounter with Tommy at a gas station
1:39:40
Tommy's Robberies and Social Clubs
1:40:11
Tommy's Death and the Mob
1:41:44
Comparing True Crime Stories
1:42:45
Unrealistic Expectations from Movie Adaptations
1:43:18
Comparison of Book and Movie Adaptations
1:43:49
Frustration with Inaccurate Portrayals in Media
1:44:23
Chaos and Difficulty of Times Square on New Year's Eve
1:45:24
Drunk and Disorderly Behavior
1:45:54
Mugging and Theft
1:46:59
Personal Experience in New York City
1:48:04
Growing Up in a Neighborhood with Crime and Corruption
1:49:07
The Current State of Skid Row
1:50:08
Interviewing Homeless Individuals for a Podcast
1:51:10
Walking into a Studio in New York City
1:51:41
Comparing Homelessness in New York and Other Cities
1:52:11
Car Theft Ring in Manhattan
1:52:44
Staking Out a Suspect's Car
1:53:15
Lineups and Recovering Stolen Cars
1:54:16
Finding Homeless Individuals to Use as Fillers
1:55:47
Compensating and Managing the Homeless Individuals
1:56:50
Conducting the Lineup with the Homeless Individuals
1:57:22
Unreliable Witness and Masked Suspects
1:57:54
Defense Attorney's Story
1:58:24
More Defense Attorney Stories and a Robbery
2:00:32
Story about a Character's Parking Habit
2:01:03
Character's Personality and Storytelling Ability
2:01:35
Character's Charisma and Crimes
2:02:06
Character's Descent into Corruption
2:03:09
Personal Experience with a Similar Situation
2:03:40
Using a Driver's License and Passport to Avoid Detection
2:04:11
Feeling Emboldened After Getting Away with Something
2:04:41
Concerns About Being Caught and the Need for a Plan
2:05:12
The Challenges of Going on the Run Without a Plan
2:05:42
Interviewing NYPD Officers and Sharing Their Stories
2:06:46
Police Academy Training and Corruption Checks
2:07:18
Overreaction to Doubt in the 30th Precinct and 7-5
2:07:50
Interviews with Detectives, including the Night Stalker Case
2:09:26
Discussion of Other Detectives and Podcasts
2:09:55
NYPD Cops' Traumatic Events and Suffering
2:10:28
Personal Stories of NYPD Cops
2:10:59
Off-Duty Cop's Story and Magic
2:11:29
Magician's Side Gig and Cop's Dilemma
2:12:00
Coke Addiction and Drug World Dynamics
2:13:03
Hitmen's Plan to Kill a Man and the Magician's Intervention
2:14:05
The Aftermath of the Incident and the Investigation
2:16:09
Potential Grand Theft Auto Version and Amazon Concerns
2:16:42
Reference to Coming to America and McDowell's
2:17:12
Author's Experience with Audiobooks and Reviews
2:19:15
Morgue Story and Police Academy Training
2:19:46
Bellevue Hospital Morgue Experience
2:20:17
Homicide Investigation and Detective Story
2:20:46
Police Academy Tricks for Dealing with Death
2:21:17
Sitting on a DOA and Medical Examiner's Role
2:22:19
Cop's Initial Reaction and Medical Examiner Delay
2:22:49
Paramedics' Return to the Scene and Old Man's Condition
2:23:19
Story about a Cardiac Incident and Amazon Promotion
2:23:51
Social Media Links and NYPD Podcast
2:24:52
Transit Cop's Story about a Suicide Attempt
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