Two Lafayette men have pleaded guilty in federal court following a Livingston Parish investigation that uncovered a multi-state theft conspiracy stretching across the southern United States.
According to a report from WBRZ, U.S. Attorney Kurt L. Wall announced that Dennis Sizemore, 54, and Gregory Brazell, 41, entered guilty pleas on December 19 in connection with a theft ring first discovered in 2022.
Investigation Began With Juban Crossing Arrest
The case originated after a shoplifting arrest at the Juban Crossing Shopping Mall in Livingston Parish. Detectives with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office identified a stolen pickup truck connected to the incident, leading investigators to uncover a much larger operation.
That discovery ultimately resulted in the arrests of Sizemore, Brazell, Christopher Byerley, and Adrienne King.
Theft Operation Spanned Four States
Federal court records show the group operated a vehicle theft scheme across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas. Stolen property included tractors, excavators, forklifts, and pickup trucks…