A routine traffic stop on Interstate 49 early Sunday morning led to the arrest of a Florida man and the discovery of what deputies believe to be evidence of a multi-state identity theft operation.

At approximately 2 a.m. on August 17, 2025, DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office Patrol Sergeant Angela Jordan conducted a traffic stop on a white Volkswagen Arteon just north of the Highway 175 exit. The vehicle had been reported stolen out of Texas.

With the assistance of K-9 Cpl. Kelby Pearah and K-9 Karen, along with other deputies in the area, the driver was taken into custody without incident. A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered evidence suggesting the suspect’s involvement in a sophisticated identity theft scheme spanning several states.
Deputies located multiple identification cards belonging to potential victims, along with fraudulent IDs bearing the suspect’s photograph but listing different names and personal information. They also seized a large number of personal checks and check-printing paper believed to have been altered for fraudulent purposes.

The suspect, identified as Brandon Sanchez Brinson, 36, of Orlando, Florida, was transported to the DeSoto Detention Center. A complete list of charges is pending as the investigation continues.
Sheriff Jayson Richardson praised the coordinated effort, crediting Sgt. Jordan, Deputy Kris Lindsay, K-9 Cpl. Pearah, Cpl. Jacques Burton, Deputy Terrell Snelling, and dispatchers Shelby Bailey and Hunter Pierce for their swift response.

“This was an outstanding team effort that not only led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle but also the arrest of a suspect believed to be tied to a high-profile crime spree,” Richardson said.
Authorities confirmed the investigation is ongoing and additional charges may follow as evidence is processed.