One of the producers of the hit film Bill and Ted: Face the Music, a sequel to the 1980s comedy classic, is behind bars with his estranged girlfriend after the pair were accused of a burglary in New York.
On Tuesday, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced the arrests of Raymond Bouderau and Jacqueline Jewett. The couple’s robbery netted them more than $1 million worth of guns, including an AR-15, jewelry, wine and cash, prosecutors said at a news conference.
The robberies took place at two homes, one in Manhattan where Bouderau lives and the other in affluent Sag Harbor on Long Island’s North Fork.
The target of the thefts was a woman who was dating Jewett’s former lover. Jewett, a divorced mother of six, planned the break-ins knowing the woman was on vacation and used the victim’s iCloud data to track her movements, officials said.
Producer Ray Bouderau on his Facebook page with his daughter and Keanu Reeves in 2019
District Attorney Raymond Tierney said at the news conference, “If there’s one thing this case shows is that life isn’t like in the movies, and in Suffolk County when you steal other people’s property.”
He continued, “Whether it’s a weapon or, in this case, the planning of an elaborate robbery, the Suffolk County Attorney’s Office, along with our law enforcement partners, will hunt you down and you will be held accountable. ‘
Bouderau and Jewett are charged with grand theft. The salvaged AR-15 had the serial number scratched off and is commonly referred to as the “ghost gun”.
Tierney said, “Images of artwork and some stolen materials were found on Bouderau’s phone and it is believed he was looking at various artworks to try to determine their value.”
Bouderau and Jewett were arrested on November 30, according to the Suffolk County Attorney’s Office
Connecticut resident Jewett contacted authorities upon finding that she had a warrant out for her arrest
Connecticut resident Jewett contacted authorities upon finding that she had a warrant out for her arrest
District Attorney Raymond Tierney said at the news conference, “If there’s one thing this case shows is that life isn’t like in the movies, and in Suffolk County when you steal other people’s property.”
The prosecutor said the couple broke into the Sag Harbor home through a basement window on Sept. 22. While downstairs, the duo turned off the power. From there, Bouderau and Jewett broke into several safes and beat up the house.
On September 25, the couple broke into the woman’s Manhattan home. The pair were linked to both crimes via iCloud data and a license plate reader. Bouderau’s pickup truck was used in both crimes, prosecutors said.
When an arrest warrant was served at Bouderau’s Manhattan home on November 30, investigators found an AR-15 rifle, 50 bottles of wine, and 750 grams of ketamine, aka Special K. That same day, Jewett admitted her role in the theft.
Bouderau is being represented by the Legal Aid Society, according to a press release from the Suffolk County Attorney’s Office.
Pictures on Bouderau’s social media show him with A-list movie stars like Keanu Reeves and Alec Baldwin.
According to a press release from the Suffolk County Attorney, Bouderau, pictured here with fellow New Yorker Alec Baldwin, is being represented by the Legal Aid Society
Emilio Estevez with Bouderau at the premiere of the 2019 film The Public, which the couple collaborated on
The Living the Dream Films website lists Bouderau as CEO. His biography states: “Bouderau had a lifelong love affair with film and television. From a restaurant and bar owner to construction and real estate in New York City, Ray continues to push the boundaries of everyday life.
According to his bio, he has worked with stars like Amanda Seyfreid, Alec Baldwin, Johnny Depp, Adam Levine and Taylor Schilling. The profile links to various social media sites, all of which were down at the time of his arrest.
In a 2018 interview, Bouderau said, “I’m a philanthropist. I’ve been fortunate in life, so I believe it’s my duty to give back and also help raise awareness for those less fortunate. During this play, he credits sobriety with helping him achieve his life goals.
Bouderau collaborated with Baldwin as well as Emilio Estevez and Christian Slater in the 2018 film The Public.
His most recent film, a World War II film entitled Burning at Both Ends, did not receive wide distribution.
The Guardian’s review said the film had “the essence of a good idea” but “a shy film cannot take full advantage of it”. [the] uncomfortable scenario and misses opportunities elsewhere instead of plunging into smug piety to fight the righteous fight.’
According to her LinkedIn page, Jewett lives in Westbrook, Connecticut. She is a graduate of St. Lawrence University and the State University of New York. At the time of her arrest, Jewett says she works as a college admissions counselor.
On Facebook, Jewett describes himself as: “Courageous-Resilient-Connector-Leader-Listener-Educator-Mentor-Friend-ATM(Awesome Terrific Mom).”
Court records show that Jewett is being held on $400,000 bail while Bouderau’s is set at $650,000. Speaking to Newsday, Jewett’s attorney, Gerard McCloskery, said: “She has pleaded not guilty. She is a 57-year-old woman who has never faced legal trouble in her life.’
Jewett turned himself in to authorities on November 30 after being told a warrant had been issued for her arrest.