BRPD: Baton Rouge Man Tied to Bleedas Gang Accused of Auto Theft, Possession of Machine Gun Arrested

Baton Rouge man arrested on car theft, gun charges

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — An investigation by the Baton Rouge Police Department into alleged criminal activities led to the arrest of a Baton Rouge man on theft and gun charges. Anthony Thomas Jr., 22, was charged with theft of a motor vehicle and possession of a machine gun. The investigation started in May of this year with Thomas as the focus. BRPD said Thomas was identified as a "Youngin's Taking Over" member, which is tied to the…

BRPD: Baton Rouge man tied to Bleedas gang accused of auto theft, possession of machine gun arrested

BATON ROUGE — A man associated with the Bleedas gang was arrested on auto theft and gun charges, Baton Rouge Police said Friday.A BRPD spokesperson said they began investigating 22-year-old Anthony Thomas Jr. in May after reports from concerned citizens.Thomas, a member of a local group that identifies itself as Youngin’s Taking Over, which is affiliated with the Bleedas, allegedly stole a car on May 5 in Baton Rouge. During their surveillance o…