Chicago-based rapper Polo G (Otherwise known as Taurus Bartlett) had been placed under police custody following a raid conducted by the LAPD. Polo G and his brother Trench Baby (Taurean Bartlett) have now been charged with alleged kidnapping, alleged robbery and alleged assault with a deadly weapon.

Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Police Department conducted a raid on the Bartlett’s LA home after they received an arrest warrant for Trench Baby and a search warrant for the residence. According to the LAPD “Detectives located Taurean Bartlett and Taurus Bartlett and took them into custody without incident.”

After the arrests had been made, police raided the residences of both rappers along with a car belonging to Polo G, where they allegedly found several firearms including a short-barreled rifle. According to Pitchfork, the brothers have been arrested and charged (By the Burbank Police Department) with alleged kidnapping, alleged assault with a deadly weapon, alleged robbery; additionally, Polo G has also been charged for allegedly being in possession of a short-barreled rifle. 

“Regarding Burbank, we are awaiting further information… The charges against Polo are very unusual given the timing and purported knowledge of the police. The length of time between the alleged incident and the arrest is suspect.” Stated Polo G’s attorney, Bradford M. Cohen said in a recent email to Pitchfork. “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 the vindication of our client.” (Via Pitchfork)