Two arrested for stealing over 100 catalytic converters

Two people were arrested in a catalytic converter theft ring encompassing all of East Baton Rouge Parish.

February 4, 2022 Kiran Chawla News 0

Two people were arrested Feb. 3rd for their involvement in allegedly stealing nearly 100 catalytic converters from all over East Baton Rouge Parish.

Matthew Gibson, 39, & Brooke Gibson, 34, are accused of stealing 101 catalytic converters by cutting and them off local vehicles.

During the best, officials were also able to confiscate numerous drugs including heroin, LSD, illegal prescription drugs and crystal meth.

The two were both booked into the East Baton Rouge prison on numerous charges.

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