An 18-year-old Detroit man is at the center of what investigators say is a rolling crime spree targeting Ram truck infotainment systems across Macomb County, after deputies served a search warrant Friday at a home on the 21600 block of Moross Road. Inside, they say they found multiple infotainment screens and electronic modules believed to be stolen. The suspect faces felony charges, was given a $50,000 cash/surety bond, and, if released, will be required to wear a tether.
Arrest and charges
According to ClickOnDetroit, the suspect is 18-year-old Rajah Jamir Pritchard-Dixon. Investigators say he was taken into custody by the Macomb Auto Theft Squad (MATS) and the Sheriff's Enforcement Team after the warrant was executed. Detectives reported recovering four Ram infotainment screens, electronic modules, and other property tied to vehicles in St. Clair Shores. Prosecutors have charged Pritchard-Dixon with breaking and entering a motor vehicle, a five-year felony, and attempted larceny from a motor vehicle, a 2.5-year felony, and he was ordered held on a $50,000 bond at arraignment.
Scope of the probe
Officials say this case is just one slice of a much larger problem. A county announcement last year flagged a growing trend in Ram infotainment thefts, with the Macomb County Sheriff's Office reporting that MATS had investigated dozens of similar cases and logged 87 incidents as of February 2025. That earlier operation led to multiple arrests and sparked cross-jurisdictional investigations aimed at mapping out resale networks for the stolen electronics, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
What investigators say now
More recently, MATS has been tracking a fresh wave of thefts. Since April, the task force has been investigating 29 reported Ram infotainment thefts in Warren, Eastpointe, Roseville, and St. Clair Shores, according to ClickOnDetroit. Investigators say the probe is far from over, and they are expecting possible additional arrests or charges as detectives work to trace where the stolen screens are ending up.
Why Ram trucks are targeted
Dealers and law enforcement say thieves know exactly what they are looking for. The large Uconnect infotainment systems in many Ram pickups are pricey and, once a thief is inside the truck, relatively quick to yank out. As FOX 2 Detroit reported, replacing a single screen can cost several thousand dollars, which makes them a hot item on illicit resale markets. That price tag is also why authorities keep reminding Ram owners to lock their vehicles and park in well-lit or secure areas whenever possible.
Legal next steps and community warning
Pritchard-Dixon's case is expected to move through the usual arraignment and pretrial stages in county court, and investigators say that the electronics and cellphone data already seized could yield more evidence in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the sheriff's office and its local partners are urging residents to stay alert, report suspicious activity, and take basic steps to secure their vehicles. Contact numbers and tip lines are posted on the county's public site, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
