A Norwich resident recently admitted to his role in an insurance fraud scheme.

Carlins Calixte pleaded guilty in New Haven on Thursday to one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.

According to court documents and statements, between April 2011 and February 2014, Calixte and others conspired to stage approximately 50 car crashes in southeastern Connecticut to defraud car insurance companies. The group collected payouts on the fraudulent claims ranging from about $10,000 to $30,000 per accident.

In pleading guilty, Calixte admitted his personal involvement in at least seven staged crashes. He was arrested on May 23 and has been released on bond. His sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 30 and faces up to 20 years in prison.