By Shawn Henry 
Law enforcement agencies in East Baton Rouge Parish have arrested two men and are searching for a third in connection with what investigators describe as a large-scale vehicle theft operation tied to at least 19 stolen vehicles, many of them Dodge Chargers. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office said the arrests stem from a joint investigation with the Baton Rouge Police Department’s Auto Theft Unit.
Authorities arrested Tajavious Washington on Feb. 9 following an investigation into multiple reported vehicle thefts and burglaries. He is charged with 13 counts of theft of a motor vehicle, six counts of simple burglary and additional offenses. His arrest followed a series of incidents in December 2025, including the reported theft of two Chevrolet Camaros from Asylum Motorsports. Investigators reviewed social media posts and text messages allegedly sent by Washington, including messages referencing payment in exchange for returning a stolen vehicle. Detectives also connected him to the theft of a 2020 Dodge Charger valued at more than $42,000 and a Dodge Challenger valued at approximately $30,000. License plate reader data showed multiple stolen vehicles traveling together after being taken. On Dec. 23, deputies recovered four stolen vehicles from an apartment complex parking lot.
Brandon Cooper was arrested at the scene in connection with four separate thefts and had an active warrant related to a prior vehicle burglary. He was later released on bond and is now wanted again as the broader investigation continues. Washington’s bond was set at $235,000, with a bond review scheduled for May.
Brian Delcid was arrested Feb. 22 and charged with theft of a motor vehicle and theft of a firearm. Investigators said evidence recovered during a Jan. 12 search warrant in Gonzales included an Autel key-programming device containing multiple vehicle identification numbers. One VIN matched a 2023 Dodge Charger reported stolen Dec. 10. Authorities determined a blank key fob had been programmed for that vehicle shortly before it was taken. The Charger’s owner reported a firearm was inside the vehicle at the time of the theft.
Investigators believe Delcid assisted another suspect in committing the theft and linked him to additional early morning vehicle thefts using key-programming equipment. Several recovered vehicles had been stripped of parts, according to EBRSO. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are actively seeking information on Cooper’s whereabouts.
