Polo G’s lawyer is responding to newly reported information regarding the recent arrests of the rapper and his brother. As The Shade Room previously reported, the pair were detained by the Los Angeles Police Department following a raid on the rapper’s mansion Wednesday. Additionally, upon release from the LAPD, the pair were then booked by the Burbank Police Department.
Furthermore, the rapper and his brother are now facing felony charges.
RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Polo G & Brother Charged With Felony & Released On Bond After Police Raid Rapper’s Los Angeles Mansion
More Details On LAPD’s Raid Of Polo G’s Mansion & What Prompted The Search
According to TMZ, LAPD’s raid on the rapper’s mansion was prompted by a report authorities received on August 15. The report alleged that Polo G’s brother, Taurean Bartlett, also known as Trench Baby or Tbaby, had “robbed a man in Granada Hills during a music video shoot.”
Additionally, the report alleged that the victim arrived at the location to “film the video.” However, Trench Baby allegedly drew a handgun “with an extended magazine” on the victim. Then, he demanded that the man empty his pockets and “wire money to him.”
Furthermore, authorities say that the victim and Trench Baby had a “prior working relationship.”
During the raid on Polo G’s mansion, the LAPD recovered “numerous firearms.”
Polo G Charged with Gun Possession, Brother Trench Baby Gets Robbery Charge https://t.co/WMyIW4QtJU
— TMZ (@TMZ) August 24, 2023
Additionally, TMZ reports that the rapper was booked for “illegal possession of the short-barreled rifle.” Meanwhile, his 18-year-old brother was booked “for robbery.”
LAPD News: Multi-2 Arrest: One Arrest for Robbery,
One Arrest for Possession of a Short- Barreled Rifle pic.twitter.com/PQa1UTK9MR— LAPD PIO (@LAPDPIO) August 24, 2023
As The Shade Room previously reported, both men are expected to appear in court in September regarding the LAPD arrest. The rapper’s next court date is September 12, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. His brother’s next court date is September 13, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.
More Details Regarding The Brother’s Subsequent Arrest By Burbank PD
According to TMZ, after Polo G and his brother were released from LAPD custody — his brother on a $100,000 bond — they were booked by Burbank Police. As The Shade Room previously reported, both men reportedly had “outstanding warrants for kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, and robbery.” These warrants allegedly stemmed “from a report filed last April,” as per TMZ.
Additionally, the outlet reports that both brothers satisfied a $100,000 bond for each of their releases.
Polo G’s Lawyer Speaks Out Regarding The Brothers’ Burbank PD Arrest
On Thursday, Polo G’s lawyer, Bradford Cohen, shared an exclusive statement with TMZ regarding the brothers’ arrest by Burbank PD. Cohen explained that the “charges against” the rapper are” very unusual.”
“We are waiting [for] additional information. The charges against Polo are very unusual given the timing and alleged knowledge of the police. We believe once all the facts come out it will be a very different picture than how the charges look on paper. We look forward to challenging the accusations and vindicating our client.”
As previously reported, The Shade Room’s Senior Editor, Jadriena Solomon, contacted the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Thursday. At the time, a representative could only confirm that Polo G and his brother had been booked on felony robbery charges.
RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Polo G & Brother Charged With Felony & Released On Bond After Police Raid Rapper’s Los Angeles Mansion
As The Shade Room previously reported, the LAPD raid was conducted on Polo G’s home on Wednesday. At the time, it was alleged that the raid was conducted “in relation to a robbery.”
US Marshals & LAPD raid the home of “Polo G” in connection to a robbery involving the popular rapper. A total of 4 people were taken into custody including Polo G. The search warrant was executed at 8:32am and investigators were seen searching the large estate for several hours. pic.twitter.com/frepjrWIJi
— Sal (@news__dude) August 23, 2023
This is a developing story. Please check back in with The Shade Room for more updates.
