Rapper NBA YoungBoy Arrested in Utah on Suspicion of Multiple Offenses
Rapper NBA YoungBoy arrested, known as Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, was apprehended in Cache County jail on Tuesday on suspicion of various offenses, including fraud, forgery, weapons possession, and drug-related charges.
The YoungBoy arrested ensued after federal agents executed a search warrant at Gaulden's property in Weber County.
The reported charges include:
- Possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted individual (2nd-degree felony; 1 count)
- Continuous unlawful activity (2nd-degree felony; 1 count)
- Identity fraud (3rd-degree felony; 20 counts)
- Forgery (3rd-degree felony; 20 counts)
- Attempting to procure a prescription/drug (Class-A misdemeanor; 20 counts)
- Possession of a controlled substance (Class-B misdemeanor; 1 count)
Ongoing Investigation and Allegations
Gaulden's arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged criminal activities, as revealed by a statement from the Cache County Sheriff’s Office. Jail records indicate that Gaulden is being investigated for offenses such as forgery, identity fraud, and engaging in a pattern of unlawful activity, among others.
Cache County investigators assisted federal agents during the search in Weber County due to the origin of the allegations. However, no further details regarding the investigation have been disclosed at this time, citing the complexity of the case.
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Previous Legal Issues and House Arrest
Gaulden has been under house arrest in Utah since October 2021, awaiting trial for federal firearms charges stemming from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Notably, agents from various law enforcement agencies participated in the search, although the exact location of Gaulden’s property in Weber County was not revealed.
The rapper has faced previous legal troubles, including charges related to weapons possession during a 2020 music video shoot in Baton Rouge. In 2016, Gaulden pleaded guilty to aggravated assault after being accused of firing at a group of people in Baton Rouge.
In 2023, Gaulden expressed his intention to be baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after the removal of his ankle monitor. A federal judge granted a request to modify his house arrest conditions in December, allowing participation in various programs and activities.
Continued Legal Proceedings
Despite these adjustments, Gaulden remained under house arrest until his recent arrest.
Further details regarding the investigation leading to the search warrant executed on Tuesday are currently unavailable.
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