Local men have been sentenced in Fall River Superior Court following an investigation into a series of car thefts and motor vehicle break-ins.
According to Swansea Police, between July 3rd and 10th of 2025, seven vehicles were stolen in Swansea, including a Kia, Ford, Nissan, and Land Rover. Six of those vehicles have since been recovered.
During the same period, approximately 25 residents reported break-ins to their cars. Most of these incidents took place between 3:30 and 6:30 a.m.
Swansea Police partnered with various agencies, including the Massachusetts State Police and departments from Wareham, New Bedford, and Somerset, as neighboring communities experienced a similar surge in such crimes around that time.
Luis Santiago, age 27, of New Bedford, was initially charged with: Larceny of a Motor Vehicle (seven counts), Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle During the Nighttime With the Intent to Commit a Felony (26 counts), Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle During the Daytime With the Intent to Commit a Felony (14 counts), Larceny Over $1,200 (two counts), Larceny Under $1,200 (15 counts), Attempt to Commit a Crime (two counts), and Conspiracy.
Brian Santiago of Fall River, was initially charged with: Larceny of a Motor Vehicle (seven counts) Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle During the Nighttime With the Intent to Commit a Felony (26 counts) Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle During the Daytime With the Intent to Commit a Felony (14 counts) Larceny Over $1,200 (two counts) Larceny Under $1,200 (15 counts) Improper Use of a Credit Card Under $1,200 Attempt to Commit a Crime (two counts), and Conspiracy.
Syaire Burgos, age 18, of Lawrence, was initially charged with: Larceny of a Motor Vehicle (three counts), Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle During the Nighttime With the Intent to Commit a Felony (11 counts), Larceny Over $1,200 Larceny Under $1,200 (three counts), and Conspiracy.
Burgos, Luis Santiago, and Brian Santiago were arrested by the Wareham Police Department in connection with vehicle thefts and break-ins in there area as well.
According to court records, Luis Santiago pled guilty Monday to Larceny of a Motor Vehicle (7 counts), Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle During the Nighttime With the Intent to Commit a Felony, Receiving Stolen Property Less Than $1,200 (6 counts), Receiving Stolen Property $1,200+, Improper Use of a Credit Card Under $1,200 (3 counts), Attempt to Commit a Crime, Larceny Under $1,200, Larceny under $1,200 by False Pretense, Firearm Violation with 1 Prior Violent/Drug Crime (3 counts), Assault & Battery Attempt with a Firearm, and Conspiracy (4 counts). He was sentenced to not less than 5 years to not more than 7 years in state prison.
Last month, Brian Santiago pled guilty to Conspiracy (4 counts), Assault & Battery Attempt with a Firearm, Firearm Violation with 1 Prior Violent/Drug Crime (3 counts), Attempt to Commit a Crime, Larceny under $1,200 by False Pretense, Larceny under $1,200, Improper Use of a Credit Card Under $1,200 (3 counts), Receiving Stolen Property $1,200+ (7 counts), Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle During the Nighttime With the Intent to Commit a Felony, Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle, and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle (6 counts). He was sentenced to not less than 6 years to not more than 8 years in state prison.
Burgos was previously arraigned in Fall River District Court and was held on $20,000 bail.
