The Witness

PROMINENT AUTO DEALER

By Michael J. O'Hara

Bulletin Staff Writer

Robert L. Holland, prominent Delaware Valley auto dealer, was arrested this morning, following a joint FBI-Philadelphia Police investigation, and charged with 106 counts of trafficking in stolen automobiles, falsification of registration documents, and other autotheft related charges.

"It is one more example of the fine cooperation we have learned to expect from our brother officers in the Philadelphia Police," said Walter F. Davis, Special Agent in Charge of the Philadelphia FBI office.

He had special praise for Philadelphia Police Lieutenant John J. Malone, of the Special Operations Division, who headed the police investigation.

"Malone's professionalism and dedication in a very tough investigation was inspiring," Davis said.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Taddeus Czernick, who was with Special Agent in Charge Davis when Holland, in handcuffs, was brought to the Central Lock-Up in the Police Administration Building, said the arrest of Holland proved once again how effective a joint effort of federal and local law enforcement can be.

(Photos and additional story on Page B-l.)