A teen arrested in late March in connection with the thefts of firearms and other items from vehicles, primarily in the Lindale area of Floyd County, is facing additional charges including participation in a criminal street gang.

According to Floyd County Jail records:

17-year-old Eric Christian Byars Jr. of Silver Creek is a member of the Brothers 4 Life gang and was in possession of three stolen firearms that were taken from vehicles back on March 5.

Possessing stolen property and firearms is a characteristic of B4L, according to the report.

Byars is also charged with possession of a firearm by a person under the age of 18.

A second purported B4L member, 17-year-old Gregory Geemar Charles North Jr., was also recently arrested on similar charges.

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