2 Identity Theft, Car Theft Suspects Arrested by Napa County Sheriff's Deputy

A Napa County Sheriff's Deputy arrested two suspects in numerous area mail and Yountville-area car thefts Wednesday evening after a traffic stop.

Sheriff's Capt. Tracey Stuart said Christine Dutra and Victor Miranda, both 22 and both of unknown address, were taken into custody at around 7:45 p.m. on suspicion of grand theft, conspiracy, sale of stolen property, using personal information of another to gain credit, identity theft and drug paraphernalia possession.

Stuart said Sheriff's Dep. Carlisle stopped Christine Dutra and Victor Miranda on Gist Road, near Deer Park Road at about 7:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Miranda had a felony warrant for his arrest and both were wanted in connection with several thefts and burglaries from vehicles around Yountville, as well as more than 50 mail thefts.

Additional mail and other evidence, allegedly linking them to more victims throughout Napa County, was found in the car at the time of their arrest.

Both suspects were booked into Napa County Department of Corrections.

If anyone has additional information on the suspects or the cases, please contact Carlisle at 707-253-4591.