Saturday, May 11, 2024–8:40 p.m.

-Floyd County Jail records-

A teen arrested in late March in connection with the thefts of firearms and other items from vehicles, primarily in the Lindale area, 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.