Members of alleged Baton Rouge gang accused of violent crimes formally charged
Apr 18, 2024
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Members of an alleged gang called "Bleedas" were indicted by a grand jury Thursday.
In a release from the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's Office, the Baton Rouge Police Department started an investigation after two ATM repair technicians were robbed on Dec. 23, 2023, and Jan. 14, 2024. BRPD believes the suspects were involved with the robberies and other illegal activity around Baton Rouge.
Suspects were identified as George Applewhite, Brandon Fleming, Nepton Hatfield, Hubert Jackson, Tremaine Lindsey and Quendez Vancourt.
All suspects were indicted on charges of three counts of armed robbery with a firearm, one count of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit armed robbery and obstruction of justice. The district attorney's office said all charges include a criminal street gang enhancement.
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Hatfield was charged in a separate indictment on charges of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of a machine gun, and possession of a firearm while in the possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
Toderick Woodbridge was charged in a separate indictment on charges of two counts of possession of a machine gun, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and possession of a firearm while in the possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office joined BRPD to investigate suspected drug trafficking and violence.
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