CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Three men accused of being part of high-end car theft rings have plead guilty, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, Dena J. King. On Friday, Oct. 25, Andre Lamar Sumner, 41, of Charlotte, pleaded guilty to possession of a stolen vehicle and conspiracy to violate federal law, including transporting and possessing stolen vehicles in interstate commerce and altering vehicle identification numbers (VINs). Between 2022 and 2024, court documents say Sumner and his coconspirators were part of a scheme to buy and sell 'high-end' vehicles stolen from car dealerships, rental car companies and private owners across the nation, including in the Carolinas, Florida, Alabama, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Missouri. Mocksville man accused of assault, charged with first-degree murder, deputies say Sumner reportedly worked as a "fence" to arrange the acquisition and sale of the vehicles. A fence is someone who helps find or works with buyers for stolen goods. Officials say Sumner set out to find expensive vehicles like BMW, Land Rover, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Rolls-Royce, as well as high-end Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford and RAM truck and models. The value of these vehicles is estimated to be over $2 million. Sumner sold the vehicles below market value, according to authorities. He and others also would alter the VIN numbers and fraudulently register the vehicles in different states. On Friday, Oct. 18, Erren Woodson, 40, also of Charlotte and one of Sumner's alleged co-conspirators, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and possession of a stolen vehicle. According to court documents, Woodson bought stolen vehicles from Sumner and the two were regularly in contact about available inventory, potential buyers and prices for the stolen cars. Sumner and Woodson both also pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute marijuana. The two were reportedly trafficking marijuana, a business that was partially funded by the car theft scheme. Queen City News Previous Coverage Charlotte men charged in scheme involving stolen luxury cars: DOJ Lamborghinis, luxury vehicles stolen from around Charlotte including airport: DOJ What causes smelly fall mornings? Map: These states have the fewest ‘born-here’ residents What is ranked choice voting and how do I do it? Georgia was the victim of a Russian ‘special operation’ in election, its president says Trump veers away from swing states for his Madison Square Garden moment In a separate, but similar case, Terrick D. Lumpkin, 39, of Charlotte, also pleaded guilty on Friday, Oct. 25, to possession of a stolen vehicle and conspiracy to violate federal law, including transporting and possessing stolen vehicles in interstate commerce and altering VIN numbers. Between November 2023 and January 2024, court documents say Lumpkin and co-conspirators were part of a scheme to steal and own luxury and high-end vehicles worth more than $1 million. The vehicles were reportedly stolen from several states including North Carolina, Illinois and New York. Notably, several of the vehicles found in Lumkin's possession were stolen from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Officials say the group targeted high-end vehicles made by Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Lamborghini Mercedes, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC and Jeep as well as sports utility vehicles. After the theft the VIN numbers were altered or removed. Sumner and Woodson are currently out on bond and face a maximum sentence of 20 years. Lumpkin has also been released on bond and is facing a maximum of 15 years in prison. Since August 2023, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has charged 11 people with conspiracy offenses concerted with high-end vehicle thefts. Nine of those charged have pleaded guilty. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department's Stolen Car And Recovery Law Enforcement Team (SCARLET) were part of these investigations.