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Breaux Bridge man arrested on hundreds of charges of identity theft

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A Breaux Bridge man was arrested on hundreds of charges of theft and identity theft in connection with an allegedly stolen gas card, authorities said.

John Lee Alexander, 43, of Breaux Bridge, is charged with 423 counts each of identity theft and theft by swindling or false pretenses.

Officials allege that Alexander stole a fuel card from a former employer and used it several hundred times to put gas into various vehicles.

Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call Tuesday morning regarding a suspicious vehicle in which Alexander was found. A routine check revealed he had several hundred outstanding warrants.

He was arrested at 5:49 a.m. Tuesday and is being held in the Lafayette Parish Jail on $50,000 bond.

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