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 of Thomas, BRPD officers said h