Mansfield, Louisiana - A former Mansfield, Louisiana firefighter has been arrested and charged with felony access device fraud and identity theft after allegedly stealing a credit card belonging to the Mansfield Fire Department (MFD) and using it for over 180 unauthorized transactions.

According to the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations/Bossier Field Office, the investigation began in July 2024 when the Mansfield Police Department contacted them about a stolen credit card. The preliminary investigation revealed that the MFD credit card was used for gas purchases totaling more than $14,000.00 between February 2024 and July 2024 at gas stations in Louisiana and Texas.

Further investigation led authorities to 22-year-old Donald Anthony Jr., a former MFD firefighter who was terminated in February 2024. According to investigators, Anthony stole the credit card after his termination and used it for numerous unauthorized transactions.

An arrest warrant was obtained through the 42nd Judicial District Court (JDC), charging Anthony with felony access device fraud and felony identity theft. Anthony turned himself in to authorities and was booked into the DeSoto Parish Detention Center on the above charges.

Access device fraud refers to the unauthorized use of a credit card or other access device to obtain goods or services. In this case, Anthony allegedly used the stolen credit card to make numerous purchases, resulting in significant financial losses for the MFD.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the full extent of the damage caused by Anthony's actions.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.