SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

 

 

   9-11 MEMORIAL SERVICE

 

 

 

New Orleans, LA – Superintendent of Police Ronal W. Serpas announced today that the New Orleans Police Department in conjunction with New Orleans Fire Department, New Orleans Emergency Medical Service and Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home will hold a memorial service to honor those brave emergency services members who perished on September 11, 2001.

 

The service will be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home located at

5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard

on Saturday, September 11, 2010; it will begin promptly at 7:40A.M. and will last approximately 45 minutes.

 

Also joining us for this solemn ceremony will be Pegasus White Doves, a local group that are members of the National White Dove Release Society.  The National White Dove Release Society is planning the largest simultaneous White Dove release in history as a tribute to those who paid the ultimate price during 9-11.  Over 4,300 white doves will be released across America.  As part of our ceremony, Pegasus White Doves will release a dozen birds.

 

This event is open to the public and we ask that you join us for the remembrance of our fallen Brothers and Sisters and all who perished that day.

 

 

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Gail Sandifer

 

 

 

 

September 1, 2010

 

 

 

Media Advisory

 

 

 

New Orleans, LA – Superintendent Ronal Serpas announces that on Friday, September 3, 2010, at 10:00 A.M., during Comstat, he will display the new NOPD credentials.  The Superintendent wants the citizens of New Orleans to be able to differentiate the new credentials from any other document that may be deemed fraudulent.  The media is invited and encouraged to attend.

 

 

 

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Officer Shereese Harper

            

 

September 2, 2010

 

Suspects Wanted For Armed Robbery and Aggravated Battery by Shooting

 

New Orleans, LA - The New Orleans Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating and identifying two suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery and shooting that took place on August 13, 2010, at approximately 10:50 P.M., in the 4200 block of Old Gentilly Road (Motel 6).

 

According to investigators, the victims were by a friend’s truck located in the motel parking lot, when the two suspects entered the parking lot through a broken gate and one suspect approached them. The suspect then produced a handgun and demanded money, at which time one victim was shot in the back and fell to the ground. The second victim was then robbed and the suspects fled the scene. The second suspect remained by the gate during the incident, but fled with the other suspect after the crime was committed.

 

The suspects are described as follows:   

 

Perpetrator #1:  African American male, approximately 6’0”, short black hair, medium build and with a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a dark blue shirt and black pants. He was armed with a black semi automatic handgun.

 

Perpetrator #2:  African American male, medium to heavy build, approximately 5’7” and wearing a red bandana covering his face.

 

Currently, investigators are in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the persons involved in this incident.  Third District Detective Christopher Laborde is in charge of the investigation and can be reached at 658-6178.  Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867).  You could receive a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the responsible person. You do not have to give your name nor testify to receive the cash reward.

 

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Officer Janssen Valencia

                                                              September 2, 2010

 

 

Sobriety Checkpoint

 

 

 

New Orleans LA,-As required by the Louisiana Supreme Court, the New Orleans Police Department is issuing a public advisory regarding a sobriety checkpoint that will be conducted.

 

The New Orleans Police Department’s Traffic Division will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, September 3, 2010, in the warehouse district. The check point will begin at approximately 9:00 P.M. and will conclude at about 5:00 A.M.  Motorists will experience minimal delays and should have the proper documentation, i.e., proof of insurance, driver’s license, etc., available if requested. 

 

 

The New Orleans Police Department would like to, as always, remind motorists to drink responsibly and use a designated driver. 

 

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Officer Janssen Valencia

 

September 1, 2010

 Suspects Wanted for Theft

New Orleans/>, LA/>/> - The New Orleans Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in   locating an unknown African-American male, and an unknown African American female wanted in connection with several thefts that have occurred in several businesses in the French Quarter area between July 17, 2010, and August 18, 2010.

According to Investigators, the suspects entered the businesses, took the victims’ unattended wallet or purse and then fled the location.  

Anyone having information concerning this crime is asked to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111 or toll free for long distance at 1-877-903-STOP (7867).  Callers do not have to give their name nor testify in court.

             

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Officer Shereese Harper                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 1, 2010

 

 

Police Officer Reassigned

 

 

New Orleans, LA –Today, Superintendent of Police Ronal Serpas stated, due to Police Officer Jason Lewis pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals in Criminal District Court; Officer Lewis has been reassigned to administrative desk duties pending the review of the case by the Superintendent of Police.

 

This guilty plea is a result of Officer Lewis being arrested on April 23, 2010, in regards to leaving his K-9 partner in his police unit, contributing to the death of the K-9.

 

As a result of his plea, Officer Lewis was given a sixth month suspended sentence, six months inactive probation and ordered to pay restitution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Officer Shereese Harper  

 

 

September 1, 2010

 

 

 

 Person of Interest

 

New Orleans, LA –Members of the New Orleans Police Department are investigating the shooting death of a 26 year-old male and the shooting of a 18 year-old male.  The offense occurred August 24, 2010, at approximately 12:47 P.M., in the 1400 block of

South Roman Street

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According to investigators, Sixth District officers responded to a call of “shots fired” and upon their arrival, found both victims with multiple gunshot wounds to the body in the street.     Emergency Medical Paramedics pronounced the 25-year-old male dead and transported the 17-year-old male to a local hospital where he was listed in critical condition. 

   

During the course of the investigation, detectives obtained footage from a business camera system of an individual that was in the area at the time of the incident and may have information about this incident.  This person is not a suspect, just a person that detectives would like to talk to.

 

The person of interest is described as the African-American male wearing a white V-neck shirt in the photographs.                   

 

Currently detectives are in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the person(s) involved in this incident, as well as a motive.  Homicide detective Justin Rice is in charge of the incident.  Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867). You could receive a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the responsible person(s). You do not have to give your name nor testify to receive the reward         

 

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Officer Garry Flot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 1, 2010

 

 

 

Media Advisory

 

 

 

New Orleans, LA – Superintendent Ronal Serpas announces that on Friday, September 3, 2010, at 10:00 A.M., during Comstat, he will display the new NOPD credentials.  The Superintendent wants the citizens of New Orleans to be able to differentiate the new credentials from any other document that may be deemed fraudulent.  The media is invited and encouraged to attend.

 

 

 

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Officer Shereese Harper

            

 

September 1, 2010

 

 

 

Suspect Arrested For the Murder of a Gretna Police Officer

 

New Orleans, LA –Superintendent of Police Ronal Serpas announced that Joshua Louis Miner was arrested today in connection with the murder of Officer Brett Thomas from the Gretna Police Department.  The offense occurred June 27, 2010, at approximately 4:00 A.M., in the 400 block of Bourbon Street.

 

According to investigators, Eighth District officers responded to a call of a fight and upon their arrival, found the victim lying on the ground motionless.  Emergency medical technicians arrived on the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital where he later died.

 

 Detectives learned that the victim (an off duty Police Officer) was accompanied by friends in the 400 block of

Bourbon Street

, when a verbal altercation escalated to a physical battery with a group of unknown males. The victim was struck by an unknown male which caused him to collapse at the scene.  The subjects then fled the scene.

 

Due to the tireless efforts of Homicide Sergeant Daniel McMullen, Joshua Louis Miner was identified as the person responsible for the death of Officer Brett Thomas. An arrest warrant was obtained for Second Degree Murder for the arrest of Joshua Louis Miner.

 

Today at about 1:00 P.M., Joshua Louis Miner turned himself in at Central Lock Up in company of his attorney Robert Jenkins. Joshua Louis Miner was met by a member of the Violent Offenders Warrant Squad to be booked accordingly for Second Degree Murder. 

 

Superintendent Serpas said, “This is another step in the process to bring closure to this unfortunate tragedy for family and friends and bring justice to light”.

 

Arrested:          Joshua Louis Miner

                      

Arrested For:    Second Degree Murder

 

 

 

 

Officer Janssen Valencia

The Third District UCR Crime map for August 31st, 2010 is attached to this email.

Remember to report any suspicious persons or activities you see in your neighborhood by calling 821-2222.  In an emergency, call 911 immediately.

Captain Henry Dean
Third District
New Orleans Police Department

3rd Weekly Map 09-4-10.pdf

September 1, 2010

 

 

 Suspects Arrested For Narcotics Violations

 

New Orleans, LA - Members of the New Orleans Police Departments Sixth District Narcotics Unit with assistance of Special Operations Division arrested 29-year-old Charles Wade and 50-year-old Kim Washington and booked them with Narcotics Violations.  The offense occurred this morning, in the B.W Cooper Housing Development.

 

This morning the combined units simultaneously executed two search warrants in the B.W. Cooper Housing Development, at

1219 South Galvez Street

and

3305 Erato Street

.  Upon making entry into1219

South Galvez Street

, the officers arrested one of if not the main dealer in the B.W. Cooper, Charles “Posee” Wade.  Inside the residence, the officers located 2 ounces of Heroin and an Assault Rifle.  As the officers attempted to make entry into

3305 Erato Street

, the officers were hindered in making entry by a metal rod that was wedged in the door.  Once entry was made, the officers arrested Kim Washington.  Inside the residence the officers located scales, cutting agents, as well as heroin residue inside the lavatory. A total of $ 1270.00 in cash was confiscated from

1219 South Galvez Street

. The Narcotics Unit has been working this area heavily for the past four weeks and has served two other warrants last week at 1224 and

1228 South Miro Street

, which helped them establish the case against Wade.

 

Chief Serpas said, “Drug operations such as these need to be eliminated from the community in order to make our city a safer place to live, but thanks to the investigative skills of these combined units, these locations have been shut down”.

 

Arrested:                                                        29-year-old Charles Wade

1219 South Galvez StreetNew Orleans

 

Booked With:                                                 Possession with the intent to distribute Heroin (over 50 grams), Possession of a firearm while in possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. 

 

. Arrested:                                                      50-year-old Kim Washington

3305 Erato StreetNew Orleans

   

 

Booked With:                                                 Obstruction of Justice and Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin

 

 

 

Officer Janssen Valencia

 

September 1, 2010

 Suspect Wanted for Armed Robbery

New Orleans, LA - The New Orleans Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in   locating 20-year-old Timothy Jones wanted and (2) African-American males wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on August 24, 2010, shortly after 6:00 P.M., at a local car washing business, in the 2800 block of Canal Street.

According to Investigators, the suspects approached the victim while he and a co-worker were washing a vehicle.  One of the suspects’ brandished a weapon and took the victim’s wallet.  All three suspects got into a maroon Nissan X-Terra and fled.

Throughout the course of the investigation, First District Detectives positively identified Timothy Jones as one of the persons responsible for the robbery.  Detectives are in the process of gathering additional information to identify the other suspects in this case.

Anyone having information concerning this crime is asked to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111 or toll free for long distance at 1-877-903-STOP (7867).  Callers do not have to give their name nor testify in court.

             

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Officer Shereese Harper                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WANTED POSTER (Timothy Jones).doc

August 31, 2010

Crimestopper’s Tip Leads To The Identification Of A Suspect Wanted For A Sexual Assault

 

New Orleans, LA – Members of the New Orleans Police Department have arrested 25-year-old Carlos Vargas wanted in connection with a sexual assault of an adult female that occurred early Saturday morning on August 28, 2010 at Mandeville and Decatur Streets.   

 

According to investigators, the victim and her female friend met an unknown Hispanic male while they were inside of a bar on Frenchmen Street.  While inside of the bar, the victim went to the restroom.  When she returned from the restroom, she did not see her friend in the bar.  The Hispanic male advised the victim that her friend had gone to another bar and that her friend asked him to bring her to the other bar. 

 

The victim followed the Hispanic male out of the bar and proceeded to walk with him presumably to the other bar.    When the victim and the Hispanic male approached Mandeville and Decatur Streets, he struck the victim in the face.  When the victim attempted to run, the suspect grabbed her by her hair and struck her several times to the face and sexually assaulted her.  The suspect fled when a passer by approached the intersection.

 

Through the course of the investigation, Detective Clifton Neely learned that a picture was taken of the suspect while he was inside of the bar.  After the picture was circulated by the media, Detective Neely received a Crimestopper’s Tip of the identity of the suspect.  Detective Neely positively identified Vargas as the suspect and obtained an Arrest Warrant.  Today at approximately 5:15 P.M., Vargas was arrested in the 2600 block of

Tulane Avenue

/>.  Vargas was transported to Police Headquarters for questioning and was booked at Central Lock-Up with Aggravated Rape and Simple Robbery.                

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Officer Garry Flot                             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Third District UCR Crime map for August 30th, 2010 is attached to this email.

Remember to report any suspicious persons or activities you see in your neighborhood by calling 821-2222.  In an emergency, call 911 immediately.

Captain Henry Dean
Third District
New Orleans Police Department

3rd Weekly Map 09-4-10.pdf

August 31, 2010

 

Suspect Wanted For Murder

 

New Orleans/>, LA/>/> –The New Orleans Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for 20-year-old Alvin Jackson, wanted in connection with the shooting death of 37-year-old Carlos Jackson.  The offense occurred April 22, 2010, shortly before 1:00 A.M., in the 2400 block of Allen Street.

 

According to investigators, Fifth District officers responded to a call of a “shooting” and upon their arrival, found the victim lying on the sidewalk suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the head.  Emergency medical technicians were summoned to the scene where the victim was pronounced dead.

During the course of the investigation, Homicide Detective Timothy Bender positively identified Alvin Jackson as one of the persons responsible for the murder and secured an arrest warrant.

                             Wanted:        20-year- Alvin Jackson                                                             

                                                  1810 Paul Morph Street/>, New Orleans/>

                                                  (last known address)

                        Wanted for:       Second Degree Murder

Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867). You could receive a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the responsible person(s). You do not have to give your name nor testify to receive the reward.

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Officer Janssen Valencia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 31, 2010

 

 

Murder Investigation

 

 

New Orleans, LA - Members of the New Orleans Police Department are investigating the murder of a 24-year-old local male, whose name is being withheld pending notification of family members.  The offense occurred yesterday at approximately 11:20 P.M., in the 4300 block of

America Street

.  

 

According to investigators, Seventh District officers responded to a call of a “male shot” and upon their arrival, found the victim lying on the sidewalk with an apparent gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.                                                                                                                                                                                         

Currently, investigators are in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the person(s) involved in this incident, as well as a motive.  Homicide Detective Timothy Bender is in charge of the investigation.  Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867). You could receive a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the responsible person(s). Callers do not have to give their name nor testify to receive the cash reward.

 

 

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Officer Janssen Valencia   

 

 

August 30, 2010

 

 

Missing Person

 

 

New Orleans, LA - The New Orleans Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 28-year-old Charles Jackson, who was last seen on August 24, 2010, at about 2:30 P.M., in the 7500 block of

Downman Road

.

 

According to his aunt, Charles Jackson advised that he was going to work, but never returned home. His employer confirmed that he had been at work that day, but had not returned to work since that day. His aunt stated that Charles Jackson had no history of being missing from home.   

 

Charles Jackson is described as an African- American male, approximately 220 pounds, approximately 6’2”, with black hair and brown colored eyes. He also was described as having a low faded haircut, front upper gold teeth; a tattoo of “Chucky” (the doll from the movie) and the word “Chucky” on his left arm. He was last seen wearing a white shirt and black jeans.          

 

Anyone with information on Charles Jackson whereabouts should contact the New Orleans Police Department at 821-2222, 911 or Detectives in the Seventh District at 504-658-6070.    

 

 

. A jpg of the missing person has been e-mailed to all local media outlets.

 

 

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Officer Janssen Valencia

August 30, 2010 Suspect Arrested For Narcotics Violations New Orleans, LA - Members of the New Orleans Police Departments Specialized Investigation Division arrested 40-year-old Troy White and booked him with Narcotics Violation. The offense occurred today, in the 3300 block of Spain Street. During the previous week the Specialized Investigation Division Narcotics unit, started an investigation into the cocaine marketing efforts of Troy White, residing at 3318 Spain Street. The detectives conducted surveillance and a controlled purchase which resulted in the application for a search warrant for White's residence. On Monday, August 30, 2010, the narcotics detectives concluded the investigation by executing the search warrant. As a result the detectives seized 260 grams of cocaine, packaging, distribution paraphernalia and $258.00 in cash. Subsequent to the seizure of evidence the detectives arrested White for possession of over 200 grams of cocaine. Chief Serpas said, “Drug operations such as this pose a high risk of danger for residents in the community, but thanks to the investigative skills of this unit, this location has been shut down”. Arrested: 40-year-old Troy White 3318 Spain Street New Orleans Booked With: Possession with the intent to distribute cocaine. Officer Janssen Valencia

August 30, 2010

 

 

 

S.O.D. Task Force Unit Reports Positive Results

 

New Orleans, LA – Superintendent of Police Ronal Serpas announced the results of the S.O.D. Task Force Unit.  These results are from August 22, 2010 thru August 28, 2010.

 

The Special Operations Division Task Force Unit made 45 arrests for 13 Felony, 47 Misdemeanor and 4 Municipal violations.  They conducted 80 vehicle stops, issued 6 citations and made 3 Traffic arrests.  The unit made 2 Narcotics cases, conducted 57 wanted checks, and made 134 pedestrian contacts.  They wrote 55 reports, confiscated 2 guns and Marijuana.  

 

On 8/27/10, Officers arrested 27-year-old Noshaka Jackson, at

Shamrock Drive

and

Curran Blvd.

  Jackson attempted to conceal a plastic bag in her shirt when she observed the marked police unit approaching her direction.  Officers retrieved the plastic bag which contained marijuana.  Jackson was placed under arrest.  A search incidental to arrest revealed a handgun in her purse.  Ms. Jackson was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of a Firearm During a Crime.  

      

On 8/23/10, Officers observed 21-year-old Regis Grimes remove a gun from under his shirt and discard it in the alley of an abandoned house at

3519 S. Saratoga Street

as he walked down the street.  Officers placed Grimes under arrest and retrieved the handgun, which was later determined to be stolen in an auto burglary in January of this year at A.P. Tureaud and North Tonti Streets.  Grimes was booked with Illegal Possession of a Firearm, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of A Stolen Gun.  Grimes is a convicted felon for Possession With Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine. 

 

 

 

                                                   

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Officer Garry Flot

                                                                                                                  

                                                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 30, 2010

 

Superintendent Serpas Reports the continuing Success from the Districts Narcotics and Task Force Units

 

New Orleans, LA – Superintendent of Police Ronal Serpas announced the results from the Districts Narcotics and Task Force Units. These results are from August 22, 2010 thru August 28, 2010.   

 

First District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 263complaints, made 44 arrests for 20 felony, 25 Misdemeanor, and 5 Municipal arrests.  The units wrote 39 reports, made 321 pedestrian contacts, stopped 166 vehicles, wrote 62 citations and made 14 traffic arrests.  They made 15 Narcotics cases, confiscated 2 guns, Marijuana, Crack Cocaine, and Powder Cocaine.        

Second District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 318 complaints, made 49 arrests for 7 felony, 32 Misdemeanor, and 10 Municipal arrests.  They made 236 pedestrian contacts, 53 field interviews, wrote 38 reports, conducted 127 vehicle stops, issued 51 citations and made 19 traffic arrests.  The units conducted 14 wanted checks, made 4 narcotics cases, confiscated 1 gun, Marijuana, Crack Cocaine, and Heroin.   

 

Third District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 98 complaints, arrested 17 persons for 1 Felony, 24 Misdemeanors, 4 Municipal arrests and had 1 Curfew violator.  The units made 17 pedestrian contacts, 34 field interviews, and wrote 24 reports.  They made 43 vehicle stops, issued 44 citations and made 5 traffic arrests.  The units conducted 3 wanted checks, had 3 hot line complaints, executed 2 Search Warrants, confiscated Marijuana Crack Cocaine and Heroin.        

Fourth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 90 complaints, arrested 32 persons for 1 felony, 64 Misdemeanor, 5 Municipal and 9 traffic arrests.  They conducted 37 field interviews, 95 pedestrian contacts, wrote 37 reports, 59 vehicle checks and issued 16 citations.  They made 9 Narcotics cases and confiscated Marijuana.       

Fifth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 243 complaints and 8 hot line tips.  They made 6 Felony, 35 Misdemeanor, 9 Municipal cases, 5 Curfew violators and 17 juvenile cases.  They conducted 31 vehicle checks, issued 11 citations and wrote 46 reports.  The units made 6 Narcotics cases, made 103 pedestrian contacts, 118 field interviews, confiscated 3 guns, Marijuana, and 1 bottle of liquid Promethazine.           

Sixth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 80 complaints, made 17 arrests for 8 felony, 13 Misdemeanor, and 3 Municipal arrest.  They made 37 pedestrian contacts, 12 field interviews, wrote 26 reports, and conducted 22 vehicle stops.  The units conducted 4 wanted checks, executed 2 Search Warrants, made 8 narcotics cases, confiscated Marijuana, Crack Cocaine, Heroin, pills and seized approximately $1144.00 in cash.     

 

Seventh District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 83 complaints and 2 Hot Line tips.  They made 2 Felony, 7 Misdemeanor and 9 Municipal arrests.  They made 83 pedestrian contacts, 60 field interviews and wrote 9 reports.  The units stopped 26 vehicles, wrote 9 citations, and had 6 traffic arrests.  They executed 3 Search warrants, made 2 narcotics cases and confiscated 2 guns Marijuana.

 

Eighth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 121 complaints, 2 hot line complaints, arrested 15 persons for 3 felony, 5 misdemeanor, 7 Municipal.  They interviewed 74 individuals, wrote 9 reports, and conducted 13 vehicle checks.  They investigated 4 narcotics cases, conducted 10 wanted checks.   

 

As a result the Narcotics and Tasks Force Units investigated approximately 1296 complaints.  They conducted 12 Search Warrants, investigated 48 Felony cases, 487 Vehicle checks resulting in 193 citations, and 50 Narcotics cases.  They confiscated 10 guns and numerous grams of Crack, Marijuana, Crack Cocaine, Powder Cocaine, Heroin and Pills and liquid Promethazine.    

   

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Officer Garry Flot

                              

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 30, 2010

 

 

Missing Person

 

 

New Orleans, LA - The New Orleans Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 51-year-old Joseph Jack, who was last seen by his wife, on August 25, 2010, at about 6:30 A.M., at their residence in the 1100 block of

Sumner Street

.

 

According to his wife, Joseph Jack and she had a verbal argument, with no domestic abuse, the night before.  The following morning when she woke up, she discovered that Joseph Jack was gone and so was their vehicle. She also stated that in the past Mr. Jack and her have had verbal arguments, but he usually returned by the third day. Mrs. Jack further stated that she waited three days before filing a missing persons report.  

   

Jack Joseph may be driving a 4 door 1993 tan Lexus 300 silver bearing Louisiana plate TIC689. 

 

Jack Joseph is described as an African- American male, approximately 220 lbs, approximately 5’10”, with black hair and brown colored eyes. He was last seen wearing a white shirt and gray pants.          

 

Anyone with information on Jack Joseph’s whereabouts should contact the New Orleans Police Department at 821-2222, 911 or Detectives in the Fourth District at 504-658-6040.    

 

 

. A jpg of the missing person has been e-mailed to all local media outlets.

 

 

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Officer Janssen Valencia

August 30, 2010

 

 

Suspect Wanted For the Murder of a Gretna Police Officer

 

New Orleans, LA –Superintendent of  Police Ronal Serpas announced that the Homicide Division has identified and is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 20 year-old Joshua Louis Miner wanted in connection with the murder of  Officer Brett Thomas from the Gretna Police Department.  The offense occurred June 27, 2010, at approximately 4:00 A.M., in the 400 block of Bourbon Street.

 

According to investigators, Eighth District officers responded to a call of a fight and upon their arrival, found the victim lying on the ground motionless.  Emergency medical technicians arrived on the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital where he later died.

 

During the course of the on-going investigation, Detectives learned that the victim (an off duty Police Officer) was accompanied by friends in the 400 block of Bourbon Street, when a verbal altercation escalated to a physical battery with a group of unknown males. The victim was struck by an unknown male which caused him to collapse at the scene.  The subjects then fled the scene.

 

During the course of the investigation Homicide Sergeant Daniel McMullen identified Joshua Louis Miner as the person responsible for the death of Officer Brett Thomas and secured an arrest warrant.

 

Superintendent Serpas said, “This is a tremendous example of outstanding police work made through the hard work and timeless dedication of our detectives”.

 

Wanted:        Joshua Louis Miner (last known address) 3402 Treasure Street New Orleans.

                       African American Male, 6’00” and weighing approximately 150 lbs.

 

Wanted For:  Second Degree Murder

 

 

Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867). You could receive a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the responsible person(s). You do not have to give your name nor testify to receive the reward.

 

 

 

Officer Janssen Valencia

On Saturday, August 28^th, 2010 at around 10:57 P.M., the victim was attending a football game in the 5400 block of Marconi Drive, when he observed a group of unknown b/m subjects arguing with another group of unknown b/m subjects.  The victim observed one of the subjects, later identified as Bradley Chapman (B/M 05-10-1992), hand a black semi-automatic handgun to another male who he and another subject fired shots at the other group of male subjects, missing them, but striking the victim in the knee.  The shooters then fled the scene.  The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment.  Responding Officers apprehend and arrested Mr. Chapman, who was arrested and charged in the above offense.

The shooters are described as being: (1) 6’1” tall, weighing 280 lbs, with a medium complexion, small Mohawk hair style, with tattoos on his neck, wearing a black shirt and blue jeans & (2) 6’ tall, weighing 200 lbs, with a stocky build, medium complexion, wearing a black t-shirt and jean shorts.

Additional information on this arrest and/or subsequent prosecution can be obtained via the Docket Master at www.opcso.org.

If you have any further information on this incident or suspects, please call the Third District at 658-6030. You may also call Crimestoppers anonymously at 822-1111.

Remember to report any suspicious persons or activities you see in your neighborhood by calling 821-2222.  In an emergency, call 911 immediately.

Captain Henry Dean
Third District
New Orleans Police Department

 

August 30, 2010

 

 

 

Media Advisory

 

 

New Orleans, LA. -  Superintendent of Police Ronal Serpas announced that a press briefing will be held today relative to Officer Brett Thomas from the Gretna Police Department. Officer Thomas was murdered on June 17, 2010 in the 400 block of

Bourbon Street

.  The briefing will be held today at 2:15 P.M., at Police Headquarters, located at

715 South Broad Street

(5^th Floor).

 

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Officer Janssen Valencia

On Friday, August 27^th, 2010 at around 2:12 P.M., the victim was entering through the rear door of his home in the 2900 block of Powhatan Street, when he was forced to the ground by an unknown b/m subject armed with a semi-automatic handgun, who placed a pillow case over his head.  Two other unknown b/m subjects, one of whom was armed with semi-automatic handgun, the other, a revolver, confronted the house’s three other occupants; one of the perpetrators grabbed a blanket from the dryer and placed it over the heads of two of these occupants, while the other subject demanded the location of the money from the third occupant, to which she replied that there was none.  While one of these perpetrators detained the victims, one or more perpetrators ransacked the master bedroom, taking the victim’s .40 cal Smith & Wesson handgun.  The perpetrators then removed currency from the victim’s wallet, as well as the keys to his vehicle, a 2009 cream-colored Chrysler 300 (SZE 215/LA), which was taken as the perpetrators fled the location.

Perpetrator # 1 is described as being 20 years old, 5’7” tall, weighing 130 lbs, with a thin build, unshaven, wearing black/red tennis shoes.  Perpetrator # 2 is described as being 25-30 years old, 5’6” tall, weighing 130 lbs, with a thin build, no facial hair, wearing a white t-shirt, jeans and burgundy/white “Nike Air Max” tennis shoes.  This subject also had a white T-shirt wrapped around his head.  Perpetrator # 3 is described as being 20-23 years old, 5’9” tall, weighing 150 lbs, medium build, “dreadlock” hair style.

If you have any further information on this incident, suspects, or the victim's vehicle, please call the Third District at 658-6030. You may also call Crimestoppers anonymously at 822-1111.

Remember to report any suspicious persons or activities you see in your neighborhood by calling 821-2222. In an emergency, call 911 immediately.

Captain Henry Dean
Third District
New Orleans Police Department