Influencer Squeeze Benz Arrested For Series Of Burglaries In Tri-State Area

Posted: July 21, 2024

Antonio Ginestri, widely recognized on social media as Squeeze.Benz, has been apprehended and faces serious charges following a string of burglaries across multiple states. The Fairfield Police Department confirmed his arrest, along with a 16-year-old accomplice, in connection with various incidents in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.

The arrests stem from an alleged burglary at the Speedway Gas Station on Route 46 in February, where Ginestri and his co-conspirator were reportedly identified leaving the scene in a grey BMW X7. This vehicle, later linked to additional burglaries in Roseland, Secaucus, and Hasbrouck Heights the same morning, raised suspicions across multiple jurisdictions.

Ginestri, a resident of Queens, New York, is facing charges including burglary, theft, conspiracy, and employing a minor in the commission of a crime. His accomplice, whose identity remains protected due to age, faces similar charges related to their alleged criminal activities.

Law enforcement authorities have indicated that Ginestri and his associates were also wanted for offenses in other towns within New Jersey, as well as in New York and Connecticut. The investigation is ongoing, with the status of a third suspect yet to be confirmed publicly.

On May 16, Ginestri was apprehended by New York police and is currently detained at Bergen County Jail on separate, undisclosed charges. Known for his social media presence featuring videos of high-speed driving in luxury cars and motorcycles, Ginestri has garnered approximately 77,000 followers under his social media handle.

While his attorney, Stefan J. Erwin, has chosen not to comment specifically on the charges, he has confirmed that an appeal has been filed contesting Ginestri’s detention ruling. The case continues to unfold amid significant public and media attention surrounding Ginestri’s alleged criminal activities and the subsequent legal proceedings.