By rssfeeds-admin On March 1, detectives launched an investigation into an armed robbery that occurred at Extended Stay America on Corporate Boulevard. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the victim reported that he was in his hotel room with an acquaintance, later identified as 24-year-old Darius Gaines.
Gaines allegedly brandished a firearm, took the victim’s car keys and cell phone, and fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. Detectives later discovered that Gaines had sold the stolen vehicle through Facebook Marketplace.
An arrest warrant was issued for Gaines on the charge of armed robbery with a firearm.
Police said Gaines, who has a lengthy criminal history including possession of a stolen firearm, robbery and drug-related offenses, was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Task Force on April 2. He was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.
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