November 2, 2010

 

 

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 

 

 

NOPD’s Narcotics and Task Force Units Investigate 64 Narcotic Cases, and Confiscated 17 guns in One Week    

 

NEW ORLEANS - In one week, the New Orleans Police Department’s Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated approximately 2,067 complaints.  As a result the NOPD’s Task Force Units, they conducted nine Search Warrants, investigated 50 Felony cases, conducted 825 Vehicle Checks resulting in 256 citations, and 64 Narcotics cases.  They confiscated 17 guns, numerous amounts of Crack, Marijuana, Crack Cocaine, Powder Cocaine, and Heroin.

 

Serpas said, “We will continue to use our Task Forces Units in each district because of the continued success.  The Tasks Force Units are proactively patrolling and arresting persons that are committing crimes in our neighborhoods and with these criminals locked up, will make our city a safer place to live.”           

 

These results are from October 24, 2010 thru October 30, 2010. 

 

First District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 362 complaints, made 58 cases for Felony, Misdemeanor and Municipal arrests.  The units wrote 23 reports, made 322 pedestrian contacts, 20 field interviews, stopped 171 vehicles, wrote 64 citations, and made 20 traffic arrests.  They made 12 narcotics cases, and confiscated Marijuana, Heroin, and Crack Cocaine.             

Second District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 486 complaints, four hot line complaints, made 49 arrests including two juveniles for eight Felony, 63 Misdemeanor, and seven Municipal violations.  They made 462 pedestrian contacts, 57 field interviews, wrote 77 reports, conducted 278 vehicle stops, issued 54 citations, made 18 traffic arrests and recovered one stolen vehicle.  The units conducted 10 wanted checks, two search warrants, made 10 narcotics cases, confiscating Marijuana, Crack Cocaine, and seized $1,989.00 in cash.            

 

Third District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 60 complaints, arrested 18 persons for 48 Misdemeanors, and eight Municipal violations.  The units made 30 pedestrian contacts, 69 field interviews, and wrote 51 reports.  They made 102 vehicle stops, issued 60 citations, made eight traffic arrests, three wanted checks, one search warrant, two narcotics cases confiscating Marijuana and illegal pills.

 

Officers conducted a search warrant at

6212 Spain Street

and located 2 one hitter bongs, 45 Chantix pills (no prescription), and Marijuana.  The suspect, Rafael Rubio, was not home at the time and an arrest warrant will be issued for his arrest.    

 

Fourth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 269 complaints, arrested 63 persons including 5 juveniles for 10 felony, 79 Misdemeanor, and eight Municipal violations.  They conducted 76 vehicle stops, issued 32 citations, made 12 traffic arrests, wrote 93 reports and issued one summon.  They conducted 66 field interviews, 159 pedestrian contacts, conducted one search warrant, made 23 narcotics cases, and confiscated five guns, Crack Cocaine, Cocaine, Heroin, Marijuana illegal pills, and seized $1,278.00 in cash.

On October 25, 2010 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Sgt. Octavio Baldassaro and Officer Samuel Birks were patrolling in and around the 3600 block of Garden Oaks Drive, Jackson Landing Apartment Complex.  As the officers entered the rear driveway, Sgt. Baldassaro observed Webster Simmons walking on the sidewalk. When Simmons observed the approaching officers, he immediately reached into his pants pocket then quickly removed his hand from his pocket and discarded an object to the ground and fled into an apartment.  Believing he had discarded some type of contraband, the officers elected to investigate.

Sgt. Baldassaro relocated to the area where he discarded the object and observed a plastic bag containing numerous pieces of crack cocaine on the ground.  Sgt. Baldassaro retrieved the narcotics from the ground and relocated to the front door.  After obtaining permission from the occupant, the officers entered the residence and located Simmons in a rear bedroom where he was placed under arrest.  Sgt. Baldassaro conducted a search incidental to arrest and retrieved $797.00 dollars from the suspect.  A name check of Simmons revealed he has three previous convictions ranging from possession of Crack Cocaine to distribution of crack cocaine.                                                    

                                                                                   

Fifth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 103 complaints, one hot line complaint, made 11 arrests for three Felony, nine Misdemeanor, and one Municipal violation.  They conducted 65 vehicle checks, issued 25 citations, made four traffic arrests and wrote 22 reports.  The units made 61 pedestrian contacts, 51 field interviews, one search warrant, and made two narcotics cases confiscating Marijuana.

Officer conducted an investigation of a stolen vehicle at North Roman and Touro Streets.  During the course of the investigation, officer found a stolen handgun on the ground near the vehicle.  

 

Sixth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 167 complaints, one hot line complaint, made 10 Felony, eight Misdemeanor, 10 Municipal violations and one juvenile arrest.  They conducted 23 vehicle checks, issued four citations, made one traffic arrest and wrote 17 reports.  The units conducted eight wanted checks, three search warrants, made 34 pedestrian contacts, and 34 field interviews.  They made nine narcotics cases and confiscated Heroin, Crack Crack Cocaine and seized $1,887.00 in cash.

Officers Lucretia Gantner and Jon Burnette, received a citizen complaint of a wanted subject, Jacobi Boyd, who was at

1616 Lasalle Street

. When the Officers arrived at the house, Boyd attempted to escape out of the rear door of the residence, but was apprehended a short distance away by Officers Gantner and Burnette.  Boyd had in his possession 10g of marijuana and had two warrants for his arrest.  Boyd was transported to Lock-Up and booked accordingly.    

 

Acting on several citizen complaints concerning drug activity in the area, Officers Carlos Amador and Devin Ashmore conducted several checks on the corner of First and South Prieur Streets.  The Officers observed a subject, Jared Johnson, engaged in what appeared to be a hand to hand narcotics transaction with another unknown subject.  When Officers Amador and Ashmore approached Johnson, he attempted to discard Crack Cocaine. The Officers recover the narcotics (seven rocks of Crack Cocaine) and arrest Johnson for possession with intent to distribute Crack Cocaine.

Detectives conducted a controlled purchase from

2022 Second Street

and obtained a search warrant for the residence.  Detectives continued surveillance, and upon execution of the warrant placed 22-year-old Brandon Hartford, 23-year-old Clarence Sergent and Terrell Johnson under arrest for Possession With The Intent To Distribute Crack Cocaine.  A Springfield 7.62x39 rifle and a Colt .38 special revolver was recovered with $592.00 in US Currency.

                                                                                                                                                

Seventh District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 317 complaints, two hot line complaints, and nine previous complaints.  They made 10 arrests including 2 juveniles for three Felony, five Misdemeanors, two Municipal and two Truant violators.  They made 139 pedestrian contacts, 116 field interviews and wrote 10 reports.  The units stopped 88 vehicles, wrote seven citations, and made five traffic arrests.  They conducted one wanted check, made three narcotics cases confiscating, Marijuana, and Crack.

On Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at or about 1:35am, Task Force Officers Kevin Doucette and Leslie Guzman were on proactive patrol in the an area of Curran Boulevard and Sand Street that has been a target of increase property and person crimes.  The officer located and investigated a subject, identified as Terrell Richardson, who was subsequently arrested for Illegally Carrying a Firearm, while possessing of Marijuana.  

                                                                                              

Eighth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 183 complaints, four hot line complaints, arrested 26 persons for two felony, 10 Misdemeanor, and 18 Municipal violations.   They conducted 135 field interviews, 128 pedestrian contacts, wrote nine reports, conducted 22 vehicle checks and issued 10 citations.  They conducted 14 wanted checks, made three narcotics cases confiscating Marijuana and Crack.

                                                                                                                                                          

The Narcotics and Task Force Units began in July of 2010 and have investigated approximately 23,904 complaints, executed approximately 129 Search Warrants, made approximately 838 Felony cases, conducted approximately 8,443 vehicle checks, issued approximately 3,571 citations, made approximately 737 Narcotics cases, confiscated approximately 160 guns and numerous amounts of Illegal Narcotics.

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans is a safer place to live, work and visit.  The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.  To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  

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                                                           November 2, 2010

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

NOPD Sex Crime Section Solves Three CODIS Cases

New Orleans –Today, the New Orleans Police Department’s Sex Crimes Section has arrested 36-year old Jimmy Spratt, wanted in connection with three sexual assaults that occurred in 1994.  Spratt was identified through a DNA CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) match who has named him as the suspect in the three cases where he sexually assaulted three females that went unsolved.  However, as a result of the extensive investigations that were done at the time of the offense, specifically obtaining the DNA left with the victims linked these offenses back to Spratt.

 

Superintendent of Police Ronal Serpas said, “The New Orleans Police Department will continue to collaborate with the District Attorney’s office to ensure that dangerous and violent repeat offenders are taken off our city streets.”

 

 Jimmy Spratt became a suspect to NOPD in 2005, when he was arrested in Tennessee that same year for unrelated sexual assaults on several women there.  Upon being arrested, convicted and sent to prison in Tennessee, Spratt's DNA was collected as mandated by all new inmates.  His DNA was then sent to the National Data Base in Washington/> D.C./>/>, where all criminal DNA of victim's and potential perpetrators are sent.  Once the DNA was put into the huge database, Spratt's DNA became a positive match in three 1994 rape cases NOPD had as COLD CASES since 1994.  Personnel in Washington D.C. notified NOPD, along with the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s office of those findings.

 

 With Spratt being named as the perpetrator in NOPD's three cases, NOPD Sex Crimes Section placed a detainer on Spratt, which named him as a person that will be prosecuted upon his release from another correctional facility wherever that prisoner is being held.  This prevents that facility from letting the prisoner out after he has successfully served his term for that particular facility.  This prevents the prisoner from becoming a free man/woman, and escaping adjudication.  NOPD made Tennessee aware that Spratt was to be detained upon the completion of his term, which Spratt is due for release there in 2014.

 

 Several months ago, NOPD Sex Crimes Section was contacted by the prison facility in Tennessee, who received a copy of the said detainer on Spratt, and informed NOPD that Spratt was due to be released soon, possibly shorter time than his original 2014 release date.  With that information given to NOPD, Sex Crimes Section appointed COLD CASE Detective Vernon Haynes in charge of first finding the three female victim's from 1994, to see if they were still interested in having their cases adjudicated.  Detective Haynes relentlessly spent the past several months trying to locate the victims, and after such time successfully located all of them.  All three females met with Detective Haynes and Mary Glass of the Orleans District Attorney’s Office and agreed to go forward in prosecuting Spratt. 

 

At that time, Detective Haynes acquired an arrest warrant for Spratt. The NOPD and Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office arranged to have Spratt extradited here to New Orleans, based on a writ signed by Governor Bobby Jindal authorizing the state of Tennessee to turn over Spratt to NOPD. 

 

Case #1

On December 26, 1994, the victim was using the ATM at the Whitney Bank located at the intersection of Plum Street and South Carrollton Avenue, when Spratt approached the victim, maced the victim in her face and forced himself into the victim’s car.  Spratt then drove the victim to two different locations, sexually assaulting her at each location.  Spratt then drove the victim to a third location where he robbed her, maced her again and fled with the victim’s keys.

 

In this case, Spratt will be charged with Aggravated Rape, Aggravated Kidnapping and Armed Robbery.

Case #2

On September 19, 1994, the victim was in the 4200 block of Loyola Avenue near her residence, when she encountered Spratt, who brandished a sharp weapon and held it to the victim’s throat.  Spratt forced the victim to walk down the street with him, forced the victim behind the bushes and sexually assaulted her. 

 

In this case, Spratt will be charged with Aggravated Rape and Second-Degree Kidnapping.

 

Case #3

On July 4, 1994, the victim was using the ATM at the Hibernia Bank on Crowder Boulevard, in New Orleans East when Spratt walked up and got into the victim’s car with a knife.  Spratt then forced the victim to drive to the 11000 block of Old Gentilly Road, where he sexually assaulted the victim and took fifty dollars from her before fleeing the area.

 

In this case Spratt will be charged with Aggravated Rape, Aggravated Kidnapping and Armed Robbery.

 

Spratt will be afforded the opportunity to be interviewed by Sex Crimes Detective Vernon Haynes, who will also acquire a confirmation DNA swab from Spratt.  Based on previous arrest warrants for the aforementioned charges on each victim, Spratt will be arrested and charged accordingly.

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?

 

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Contact

Name: Officer Shereese Harper

Email address: srharper@nola.gov

Cell phone #: 504-312-1953

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 2, 2010

 

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 

 

NOPD’S Special Operations Division Task Force Unit Booked

19 Suspects Last Week

 

 

New Orleans- In one week’s time the Special Operations Division (S.O.D) Task Force Unit investigated 154 complaints, yielding 19 arrests for 19 Felonies, 70 Misdemeanors and 1 Municipal violation.  Officers conducted 47 vehicle stops and made 5 Traffic arrests.  The unit made 7 Narcotic cases, conducted 76 wanted checks, and made 128 pedestrian contacts. They wrote 96 reports and confiscated 15.73 grams of Marijuana, 9.0 grams of Crack Cocaine and 1.0 gram of Heroin. 

 

“Day after day the New Orleans Police Department receives calls from caring and involved citizens who want their neighborhoods to be free of crime. This is an important part of our partnership with the community and is addressed through hard work and results like these”, said Superintendent of Police Ronal Serpas.

 

These results are from October 24, 2010 thru October 30, 2010.

 

     On 10/24/10, Officers conducted a traffic stop at

Paris Road

and

Morrison Avenue

.  A name check revealed that one of the passengers in the vehicle 33-year-old Gary Campbell, had two (2) fugitive attachments.  Campbell was placed under arrest.  A search incidental to arrest revealed that he was in possession of Heroin.  Campbell was charged with Possession of Heroin and the Fugitive Attachments.

 

     On 10/24/10, Officers conducted a traffic stop at

Boston Street

and

Bunker Hill Road

.  Officers observed one of the passengers, later identified as 30-year-old Norman Coleman, attempting to stuff something under his seat. Officers ordered Coleman out from the vehicle and retrieved a small plastic bag containing marijuana, from where Coleman was seated. Coleman placed under arrest and charged with Possession of Marijuana.

 

     On 10/24/10, Officers conducted a traffic stop at A.P. Tureau and Galvez Streets.  A name check of the driver’s name, 26-year-old Sean McGittigan, revealed that he had an outstanding warrant and he was placed under arrest.  A search incidental to arrest revealed that he was in possession of marijuana.  McGittigan was charged with Possession of Marijuana and traffic violations.

 

 

         On 10/27/10, Officers conducted a traffic stop at

Elysian Fields Avenue

and

North Derbigny Street

. When approaching the vehicle, Officers observed 19-year-old Gregory Stewart, in the front passenger seat, attempting to stuff something in his front waistband.  Officers ordered Stewart out of the vehicle and retrieved a bag containing marijuana.  Officers placed Stewart under arrest.  A name check revealed that Stewart also had two (2) fugitive attachments from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. Stewart was charged with Possession of Marijuana and the fugitive attachments.  The driver of the vehicle was cited accordingly for the traffic violations. 

         In early October, 2010, Officers received information from a confidential informant that 28-year-old Waune O'Connor, was selling marijuana and crack cocaine at the location of 4032 Banks.  Officers immediately began investigating the complaint.  On Thursday, October 28, 2010, members of the Special Operations Division’s Tactical 2 Unit executed a narcotics search warrant at 4032 Banks.  The unit recovered about 8 grams of crack cocaine and 2 grams of marijuana.  O'Conner was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine and Marijuana.  Officers additionally arrested 46-year-old Darren Wallace, for Possession of Crack Cocaine and Illegal Possession of a Firearm during a Crime (Ruger P-95 semi-automatic handgun).  

        On 10/29/10, 17-year-old Robert Steward, was wanted by the Sixth District for Aggravated Battery.  Steward was arrested at

819 South Broad Street

without incident. 

 

 

   

Since July of 2010, officers investigated approximately 2,357 complaints, executed approximately 13 search warrants, made approximately 298 felony cases, conducted approximately 981 vehicle checks, issued approximately 93 citations, made approximately 69 narcotics cases, confiscated approximately 41 guns and numerous amounts of illegal substances. 

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php? 

 

 

 Officer Janssen Valencia   

November 2, 2010

 

 

New Orleans Police Department – Public Information Office

 

 

Sex Crimes Detectives Investigate a Sexual Assault

 

 

New Orleans - The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a sexual assault of a 14-year-old female.  The offense occurred on October 18, 2010, in the 3200 block of

Tulane Avenue

, at approximately 8:00 P.M.

 

According to investigators, the victim called home to make arrangements for transportation.  Subsequently, the subject, who is an acquaintance, was sent to pick up the victim.  After the victim entered the vehicle, the subject refused to bring the victim home and relocated to a car lot where she was sexually assaulted.    

 

Currently, detectives are in the process of gathering information and can be reached at 658-5521. 

 

Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111 or 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.

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans is a safer place to live, work and visit.  The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.  To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?.  

 

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Officer Hilal Williams   

 

November 1, 2010

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 

Suspect Wanted For Attempted Second Degree Murder

 

New Orleans/>, LA/>/> –The New Orleans Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for 19-Year-old Latrell Coleman, wanted in connection with the shooting of a 20-year-old male.  The offense occurred early this morning, at approximately 1:00 A.M., in the 100 block of Bourbon Street

/>

According to investigators, Eighth District officers were in the 100 block of Bourbon Street

/>breaking up a fight, when they heard shots fired within the block. Officers then located the victim lying in the street suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Emergency medical technicians transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.

During the course of the investigation, Eighth District Detectives positively identified Latrell Coleman as the person responsible for the shooting and secured an arrest warrant.

                         Wanted:                     19-year-old Latrell Coleman

                                                             

                        Wanted for:                Attempted 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.

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas/>, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans/>/> is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans/>/>’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?

Officer Janssen Valencia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 1, 2010

 

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public information Office

 

 

Suspect Arrested For Murder at Burgundy and Saint Louis Streets

 

New Orleans- The New Orleans Police Department arrested 21-year-old Donovan Carter, wanted in connection with the murder that occurred this morning, at approximately 6:30 A.M., at Burgundy and Saint Louis Streets.  

 

According to investigators, Eighth District officers responded to a call of “male shot” and upon their arrival found the victim lying on the sidewalk suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to the body. Emergency medical technicians were summoned to the scene, where he was pronounced dead. Eighth and First District officers detained five individuals running from the scene within a short period of time.  Homicide Detectives interviewed these individuals to determine their involvement in the incident.   

 

During the course of the investigation, Homicide Detective Christopher Harris identified Donovan Carter as the person responsible for the murder.  

 

Arrested:             Donovan Carter (last known address) 3468

Elm StreetBaton Rouge

, La

 

Arrested for:       First Degree Murder

 

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?  

 

 

Officer Janssen Valencia

November 1, 2010

 

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public information Office

 

 

Suspect Arrested For Murder on

Allen Street

 

New Orleans- The New Orleans Police Department arrested 21-year-old Alvin Jackson, wanted in connection with the murder that occurred on 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 39-year-old victim lying on the side walk suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Emergency medical technicians were summoned to the scene, where he was pronounced dead.

 

During the course of the investigation, Homicide Detective Timothy Bender identified Alvin Jackson as one of the persons responsible for the murder and secured an arrest warrant. This morning Alvin Jackson was arrested by members of NOPD’s Special Operations Division (Violent Offenders Warrant Squad) and the FBI.  Alvin Jackson was arrested without incident at

6001 Downman Road

.  

 

Alvin Jackson was transported to Central Lock Up and booked with (1) Count of Second Degree Murder.  

 

Two other suspects Bryson McDonald and Blain McDonald were arrested in April of this year. Both Blain and Bryson McDonald were booked with second degree murder in connection with this incident.

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?  

 

Officer Janssen Valencia

November 1, 2010

 

 

Murder Investigation

****Correction on location****

New Orleans/>, LA/>/> – Members of the New Orleans Police Department are investigating the apparent shooting death of an unidentified male.  The offense occurred at approximately 6:40 A.M., at Burgundy/>/> and Saint Louis Streets.    

 

According to investigators, Eighth District officers responded to a call of “male shot” and upon their arrival found the victim lying on the sidewalk that had been shot.  Emergency Medical Paramedics were summoned to the scene where the victim was pronounced dead.

 

Eighth District officers detained five individuals running from the scene.  Homicide Detectives are questioning these individuals to determine their involvement in the incident.    

   

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 Christopher Harris 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 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.

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas/>, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans/>/> is a safer place to live, work and visit.  The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.  To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  

and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?. 

 

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Officer Garry Flot   

 

 

 

 

November 1, 2010

 

 

Murder Investigation

 

 

New Orleans, LA – Members of the New Orleans Police Department are investigating the apparent shooting death of an unidentified male.  The offense occurred at approximately 6:40 A.M., at Bourbon and Saint Louis Streets.    

 

According to investigators, Eighth District officers responded to a call of “male shot” and upon their arrival found the victim lying on the sidewalk that had been shot.  Emergency Medical Paramedics were summoned to the scene where the victim was pronounced dead.

 

Eighth District officers detained five individuals running from the scene.  Homicide Detectives are questioning these individuals to determine their involvement in the incident.    

   

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 Christopher Harris 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 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.

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans is a safer place to live, work and visit.  The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.  To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  

and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?. 

 

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Officer Garry Flot   

 

 

November 1, 2010

 

 

New Orleans PoliceDepartment- Public Information Office

 

 

Suspect Arrested for Aggravated Battery by Shooting in the 3200 block of Prytania Street   

 

 

New Orleans-The New Orleans Police Department’s Sixth District Detectives arrested 26-year-old Quinnan Adams, in connection with a shooting that occurred this morning, at about 5:00 A.M., in the 3200 block of Prytania Street.  

 

According to investigators, officers responded to a call of a “male shot” and upon arrival, officers learned that the victim had been shot in the hand. The 42-year-old victim was transported to a local hospital to be treated for his injury and was listed in stable condition.

  

During the course of the investigation, Detectives identified Quinnan Adams as the person responsible for the shooting and booked him with aggravated battery by shooting.

 

Arrested:                    26-year–old Quinnan Adams (last known address:

2848 Baronne Street

).

Arrested For:             Aggravated Battery by Shooting.

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?  

 

 

 

Officer Janssen Valencia

 

                                                              November 1, 2010

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

NOPD Seeks Shooting Suspect

 

New Orleans, LA -The New Orleans Police Department’s Eighth District Investigative Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in locating and identifying a suspect wanted in connection with the shooting of a 20-year-old male.  The offense occurred shortly after 1:00 A.M., in the 100 block of

Bourbon Street

.

 

According to investigators, officers were in the 100 block of

Bourbon Street

breaking up a fight when shots were fired within the block. Officers then located a 20-year-old victim lying in the street suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.  Emergency medical technicians transported the victim to a local hospital where he is currently listed in stable condition.

 

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.

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?

 

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Contact

Name: Officer Shereese Harper

Email address: srharper@nola.gov

Cell phone #: 504-312-1953

 

 

 

 

October 31, 2010

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 

NOPD Homicide Division Investigating Stabbing Death on Dauphine

 

 

New Orleans –The New Orleans Police Department’s Homicide Division is investigating the stabbing death of a 23-year-old Metairie man.  The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of family members.  The incident occurred shortly after 3:30 A.M., at the intersection of Dauphine and Iberville Streets.

 

According to investigators, Eighth District officers received a call of a “male stabbed” and upon arrival, officers located the victim lying in the street suffering from multiple stab wounds to his body.  Emergency medical technicians transported the victim to University hospital where he later died.

 

The preliminary investigation indicates that the victim and his wife were walking near the intersection of Dauphine and Iberville Streets when an unknown African-American male drove along side of the couple and began yelling inappropriate comments towards the victim’s wife.  As a result of the suspect yelling inappropriate comments, a verbal and physical altercation ensued between the suspect and victim’s wife.  The victim sustained several stab wounds while trying to break up the fight.  The suspect then got back into his vehicle and fled on

Dauphine Street

towards

Canal Street

and then unknown.

 

The suspect is described as an African-American male about 35-years-old, approximately 5’7” in height, 165 to 170 pounds, baldhead and a short beard, wearing a light colored long sleeve shirt, blue jeans and alligator boots.  The suspect’s vehicle is described as dark colored SUV, possibly a late model with a broken passenger mirror.

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?

 

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Contact

Name: Officer Shereese Harper

Email address: srharper@nola.gov

Cell phone #: 504-312-1953

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 30, 2010

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 

NOPD Seeks Suspect Wanted in Shooting

 

 

New Orleans, LA -The New Orleans Police Department’s Seventh District Investigative Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in locating an unknown African-American male, wanted in connection with the shooting of a 37-year-old female and a 41-year-old female.   The offense occurred shortly after 11:00 A.M., at a trailer park, at the intersection of

Chef Menteur Highway

and

Dodt Street

. 

According to investigators, Seventh District officers received a call of two females shot, and upon arrival, the officers located both victims inside of a trailer.  The 37-year-old female was suffering from a gunshot wound to her chest and the 41-year-old female was suffering from a gunshot wound to her stomach and leg.  Emergency medical technicians transported both victims to a local hospital to be treated for their injuries.

 

The preliminary investigation indicates that the victims were the intended targets.  Investigators are looking for an African-American male driving an older model white Dodge pick-up truck bearing North Carolina plates.

 

Seventh District Detective Greg Powell is in charge of the investigation.

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?

 

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Contact

Name: Officer Shereese Harper

Email address: srharper@nola.gov

Cell phone #: 504-312-1953

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 30, 2010

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 

NOPD Investigating Fatality

 

 

New Orleans -The New Orleans Police Department’s Fatality Section is investigating an automobile fatality that left a 19-year-old male dead and a 35-year-old male in critical condition.  The name of the deceased is being withheld, pending notification of family members.  The accident occurred shortly before 12:00 A.M., at the intersection of Interstate 10 West at

West End Boulevard

.

 

According to investigators, the driver of a late model Ford F-150 pick-up truck was traveling westbound on Interstate 10, and for reasons unknown, apparently lost control of his vehicle and struck the driver of a late model Chevrolet Venture that was parked on the shoulder of Interstate 10. 

 

Emergency medical technicians arrived on the scene and pronounced the 19-year-old male dead.  The driver of the Ford F-150 pick-up truck was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in critical condition.

  

An autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death and whether alcohol was a factor in this accident.    No charges have been filed and the cause of the accident is unknown.  The accident remains under investigation. 

 

Fatality Investigator, Richard Blackmon is in charge of the investigation.

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?

 

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Contact

Name: Officer Shereese Harper

Email address: srharper@nola.gov

Cell phone #: 504-312-1953

 

 

 

 

 

 

            

 

 

October 29, 2010

 

 New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 

NOPD Sergeant Reassigned to Administrative Desk Duties

 

New Orleans –Today, Superintendent of Police Ronal Serpas stated that Sergeant Omar Diaz has been reassigned to administrative desk duties pending the outcome of an investigation relative to Domestic Violence. Prior to his reassignment, Sergeant Omar Diaz was assigned to the Public Integrity Bureau.

 

 As a result of the initial incident report completed by the New Orleans’s Police Department’s Public Integrity Bureau, Deputy Chief Arlinda Westbrook determined that the New Orleans Police Department’s Domestic Violence Section should conduct the investigation.  The Independent Police Monitor and the District Attorney’s office will also review the case in order to maintain transparency and independence.

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?

 

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Contact

Name: Officer Shereese Harper

Email address: srharper@nola.gov

Cell phone #: 504-312-1953

 

 

October 29, 2010

 

 

New Orleans Police Department – Public Information Office

 

 

 

Information Sought for Aggravated Rape

 

 

New Orleans - The New Orleans Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating and identifying a suspect wanted in connection for an aggravated rape.  The offense occurred on October 29, 2010, in the 9300 block of

Airline Highway

, at approximately 3:15 A.M.

 

According to investigators, the 20-year-old male victim was at a hotel where he was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance.

 

The suspect is described as an African American male, approximately 160 pounds and approximately 5’6” in height.  The suspect’s first name may possibly be Derrick or have a nickname of “D”.    

 

Sex Crimes Detectives are in charge of the investigation and can be reached at 658-5521.

 

Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111 or 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.

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans is a safer place to live, work and visit.  The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.  To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?.  

 

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Officer Hilal Williams   

October 29, 2010

 

 

 

New Orleans Police Department – Public Information Office

 

 

 Suspect Arrested for Sexual Battery

 

 

 

New Orleans – Members of the New Orleans Police Department have arrested 17-year-old Gordon Gabriel, for a sexual battery that occurred on October 24, 2010, at approximately 5:00 P.M., in the 3400 block of Garden Oaks Drive.

 

According to investigators, the 5-year-old victim was playing outside when she was sexually assaulted by the perpetrator.  The mother of the child notified police on October 28, 2010 who immediately began their investigation. 

 

Gabriel, an acquaintance to the victim, was positively identified on scene as the person responsible for the sexual assault.  Gabriel was arrested and booked with sexual battery.

 

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.

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans is a safer place to live, work and visit.  The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.  To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?

 

 

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Officer Hilal Williams

  

October 28, 2010

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 

NOPD Violent Criminal Abatement Team Continue to Take Violent                             Repeat Offenders off our City Streets

 

 

New Orleans – The New Orleans Police Department's Violent Criminal Abatement Team has taken two more violent repeat offenders off our city streets. The Violent Criminal Abatement Team has arrested 18-year-old Devin Morgan distribution of crack cocaine and 33-year-old Sherry Serpas for possession of crack cocaine.  These offenders were apprehended on October 21, 2010, at a known location in the Lower Ninth Ward.

 

Superintendent of Police Ronal Serpas said, "With the continued help from the community, The New Orleans Police Department will continue to take strides in taking violent repeat offenders and drugs off our city streets."

 

According to investigators, the VCAT received vital information from several concerned citizens that Devin Morgan and Sherry Serpas was involved illegal narcotic trafficking in the Lower Ninth Ward near a playground.  As a result of the information received from concerned citizens, the VCAT set up video surveillance within the block and observed Morgan walk out of the park and walk up to Serpas' vehicle as she drove towards him.  Morgan and Serpas engaged into a hand-to-hand transaction and Serpas left the area in her vehicle.

 

Both suspects were immediately apprehended a short distance away.  Morgan was arrested for possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine and Serpas was arrested for possession of crack cocaine.  The arrested subjects were transported to Central-Lock-up and booked accordingly.

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?

 

Contact

Name: Officer Shereese Harper

Email address: srharper@nola.gov

Cell phone #: 504-312-1953

 

 

 

 

                                                           October 28, 2010

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 

NOPD Second District Investigative Unit Takes Repeat Offender off City Streets

 

New Orleans -The New Orleans Police Department’s Second District Investigative Unit continue their efforts to take repeat offenders off our city streets.  The Second District Investigative Unit arrested 50-year-old Keith Warner, wanted in connection theft, possession of stolen property and aggravated criminal damage to property.  The offense occurred on October 26, 2010, shortly after 4:00 A.M., in the 4615 of

South Roman Street

.

 

Superintendent of Police Ronal Serpas said, “The New Orleans Police Department will continue to work hand in hand with the District Attorney’s office to remove repeat offenders from our communities.”

 

On October 26, 2010, shortly before 4:00 A.M., the suspect forced entry into the victim’s residence while the victim was inside asleep and removed some of the victim’s personal belongings along with the victim’s car keys.  The suspect exited the victim’s residence and drove off in the victim’s 1999 red Honda Civic.  Once the victim woke up later that morning, he immediately notified the police to report the incident.

 

Later on, shortly after 3:00 P.M., Second District Officers Burns and Weir were on patrol when they observed the victim’s red Honda Civic parked near the intersection of Eden and South Rendon Streets.  Officers Burns contacted detectives who immediately relocated to the area and set up a static surveillance of the vehicle. 

 

A short time later, Warner got into the vehicle and drove away.  Those officers who were in the area attempted to stop Warner by activating their lights and sirens.  Warner intentionally eluded the officers and ignored their numerous commands to stop by accelerating the vehicle, driving in a reckless manner, resulting in Warner damaging the vehicle as a result of striking a pothole. Subsequently, Warner jumped from the moving vehicle and attempted to flee on foot where he was captured by surrounding officers.

 

Warner has an extreme arrest and conviction history for burglary.  Warner is currently on parole in Jefferson Parish for a burglary conviction, and has served more than 14 years in prison for burglaries ranging from New Orleans, Louisiana to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

As a result of the officers alert and diligent work, another repeat offender has been removed from our city streets. 

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php.

 

Contact

Name: Officer Shereese Harper

Email address: srharper@nola.gov

Cell phone #: 504-312-1953

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 27, 2010

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

NOPD Seeks Suspect Wanted for Armed Robbery

New Orleans- The New Orleans Police Department’s Eighth District Investigative Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in the identification of an unknown, African-American male, wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on October 13, 2010, shortly after 4:00 A.M., in the 800 block of Dauphine Street.

According to Investigators, the suspect approached the victim, brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s purse.  Once the victim met with the suspect’s demands, the suspect fled with the victim’s purse on Dauphine Street towards Canal Street and then unknown.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, Eighth District Detective Willie Jenkins was able to retrieve video surveillance footage of the suspect using the victim’s credit card at a local gas station.

The suspect is described as an African-American male wearing a black shirt and black pants with a dark colored bandana over the lower part of his face.

Attached is a copy of the surveillance video.

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas/>, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php.

Contact

Name: Officer Shereese Harper

Email address: srharper@cityofno.com

Cell phone #: 504-312-1953

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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October 25, 2010

 

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 

 

NOPD’S Special Operations Division Task Force Unit Booked

22 Suspects Last Week

 

 

New Orleans- In one week’s time the Special Operations Division (S.O.D) Task Force Unit investigated 192 complaints, yielding 22 arrests for 23 Felonies, 59 Misdemeanors and 2 Municipal violations.  Officers conducted 77 vehicle stops and made 9 Traffic arrests.  The unit made 6 Narcotic cases, conducted 60 wanted checks, and made 165 pedestrian contacts. They wrote 79 reports and confiscated 34.31 grams of Marijuana. 

 

“These results could not have been this successful without the involvement of citizens who want to live in neighborhoods free of crime. We will continue to respond to their calls until everyone gets the message that crime will not be tolerated and criminals will be caught and suffer consequences for their actions” Said Superintendent of Police Ronal Serpas.

 

These results are from October 17, 2010 thru October 23, 2010.

 

On 10-14-10 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 3300 Block of Olive Street.  A check of the driver’s name, 22-year-old Anthony Knighten revealed that he was driving on a suspended driver’s license.  Officers placed Knighten under arrest.  A search incidental to arrest revealed Knighten to be in possession of three (3) bags of marijuana. Knighten was charged with Possession of Marijuana and traffic violations.

 

    On 10-18-10 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 Block of Esplanade Ave and smelled the burning marijuana coming from the vehicle.  Officers ordered the driver, 22-year-old Jacquan Davis out of the vehicle.  As Davis exited the vehicle, he discarded a plastic bag containing marijuana to the ground.  A search incidental to arrest revealed another plastic bag containing marijuana in Davis’ right front pants pocket. The marijuana was purple marijuana.   Davis was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana and traffic violations.

 

 

 

     On 10-20-10 56-year-old Kenneth Jones, was located and arrested. Jones was wanted by the NOPD Child Abuse Unit for Sexual Battery (2 counts victim 1 – 1 count victim 2) the incident occurred on 8-30-10. 

 

     On 10-21-10 18-year-old Kamal Watts, was arrested at

14612 Beekman Street

. Watts was wanted by the 7^th District for an Aggravated Battery by Shooting at

13410 N. Nemours Street

on 10-16-10. 

 

    On 10-21-10 17-year-old Terrell Muse, was arrested at

3136 Orleans Street

. Muse was wanted by the 7^th District for an Aggravated Battery by Shooting at

8800 Bunker Hill Street

on 9-8-10.  

 

     On 10-21-10 22-year-old Deshonte Felo, was arrested at

5301Forest Park Lane

. Felo was wanted by the 4^th District for an Aggravated Battery by Shooting at

3719 Timber Bluff Lane

on 10-16-10

 

     On 10-21-10 a known 16 year old Juvenile was arrested. The known juvenile was wanted for a Simple Burglary and an Aggravated Assault in the 6400 block of

Lafaye Street

. He broke into a police officers vehicle and pointed a handgun at the officer as the officer exited his home.  

      

      On 10-21-10 Officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Newton and Vallette Streets.  Officers observed 20-year-old Kevin Thomas attempt to conceal a bag containing marijuana behind the front seat in the passenger compartment of the vehicle.  Thomas and his aunt, 23-year-old Ishacoyah Adeyanju were ordered out from the vehicle and placed under arrest.  A search incidental to arrest located an additional bag containing marijuana in the center console and a Smith & Wesson .40 caliber handgun near the driver’s seat.  A second weapon, a Ruger .9mm handgun, was discovered in the back seat.  Adeyanju was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Illegal Possession of a Firearm During Crime (narcotics). Thomas was charged with Possession of Marijuana.

   

   On 10-22-10 an Officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Canal and Elks.  A check of the driver’s name, 26-year-old Tyrone Watts revealed that he was wanted by Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.  Watts was placed under arrest.  A search incidental to arrest revealed a white piece of paper containing marijuana in Watts’ front pants pocket.  Watts was charged with Possession of Marijuana and traffic violations.

 

     On 10-22-10 Officers observed a vehicle bearing a Mississippi license plate, parked in front of

7223 Bunker Hill Road

. As they approached the vehicle from the rear, officers observed an unknown black male, later identified as 20-year-old Jermaine Mills, exit the front passenger side of the vehicle. As he noticed the officers, Mills’ appeared startled and became nervous and he quickly discarded a clear plastic bag to the ground.  Officers detained Mills and retrieved the plastic bag from the ground.  Upon closer examination the Officer observed the clear plastic bag to be open.  Inside the bag were (5) five individual clear plastic bags each containing marijuana.  Mills was placed under arrest.  A search incidental to arrest discovered an additional clear plastic bag inside the bottom of Mills’ sock.  That bag included six (6) individual clear plastic bags containing marijuana.  Mills was charged with Possession of Marijuana.

 

     On 10-22-10 Officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of

Haynes Blvd

and

Trapier Street

.  One of the passengers, later identified as 20-year-old Armand Williams, was in possession of a Ruger 44 Magnum revolver.  The weapon had an obliterated serial number.  Williams was placed under arrest and charged with Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number. 

 

     On 10-22-10 47-year-old Carl Primas, was located and arrested. Primas was wanted by the Child Abuse Unit for Sexual Battery and indecent Behavior with a Juvenile from 12-15-06.         

   

Since July of 2010, Officers investigated approximately 2,203 complaints, executed approximately 11 Search Warrants, made approximately 279 Felony cases, conducted approximately 934 vehicle checks, issued approximately 91citations, made approximately 62 Narcotics cases, confiscated approximately 40 guns and numerous amounts of Illegal Substances. 

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php? 

 

 

Janssen Valencia   

 

October 25, 2010

 

 

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 

 NOPD Continues to Make New Orleans a Safer City through Community Crime Walk

 

 

 

New Orleans – The New Orleans Police Department’s Field Operations Bureau cordially invite you to join in our citywide community anti-crime walk.  This event provides our citizens with the opportunity to assist in combating crime as well as nurture and cultivate an increasingly positive relationship with the police and other citizens.  The walk will be held simultaneously in all police districts to show and enhance the solidarity of our efforts throughout New Orleans.

 

Superintendent of Police Ronal Serpas said, “The citizens of New Orleans are our number priority and the New Orleans Police Department is dedicated to making our great city one of the safest cities in America.”

 

The event is scheduled for October 27, 2010, at 6:30 P.M.  The media is invited and encouraged to attend. The following is a break down of the locations targeted by the districts:

 

 

FIRST DISTRICT
Start at N. Tonti and

St. Phillip Street

. Proceed river bound on Saint Phillip to North Johnson, turn uptown on N. Johnson to

Dumaine Street

. Proceed lake bound on

Dumaine Street

to North. Broad Street, turn downtown on

North Broad Street

back to

Saint Phillip Street

. Precede river bound on

Saint Phillip Street

to North Johnson and Saint Phillip Streets.

 

SECOND DISTRICT
We will begin and end at 

6400 Saint Charles Avenue

in front of LoyolaUniversity.  We will begin on Saint Charles to Audubon then left on Audubon to Dominican.  From there, turn right on Dominican to Garfield. Then, turn right on Garfield to Saint Charles. Finally, turn right on Saint Charles back to LoyolaUniversity.

 

THIRD DISTRICT

We will be conducting the walk in the IndianVillage neighborhood. The walk will begin and end at the intersection of Old Gentilly Boulevard and

Iroquois Street

and take participants throughout the neighborhood.

 

FOURTH DISTRICT
Meet at Tullis and Timber Ridge. Take the 1^st street

Meadowpark Lane south

to the 1^st street, turn right onto Timber Haven. Walk west to Forest Park turn left and follow it around to the last street Timber Wolf.  Left onto Timer Wolf back to Timber Ridge and then back to Tullis.

 

FIFTH DISTRICT

The Fifth District Crime Walk will begin at

Franklin Avenue

in front of the old CapdauSchool,

lake bound on Franklin to Jonquil,

Uptown bound on Jonquil towards Clematis.

Make a left on Clematis in a river bound direction, past Brown Derby #4 to Acacia

Left on Acacia in a downtown direction towards

Franklin Avenue

Cross Franklin Ave

towards Lotus

Left in a lake bound direction on Lotus towards Lavender

Left in an uptown direction on Lavender towards Franklin Avenue and ending back in front of the school.

 

SIXTH DISTRICT

The walk will begin at the location of

Jackson Avenue

and

Annunciation Street

. We will walk down

Annunciation Street

, crossing

Philip Street

; then crossing

Soraparu Street

; then to

First Street

; onto

Second Street

; then stopping at the location of Second and Annunciation Streets (Burke Park).

 

While in Burke Park, we will have a second group that will continue to walk from the park on

Annunciation and Third Street

; down to Fourth and Annunciation Streets; up to

Washington Avenue

and

Annunciation Street

. Once at the location of

Annunciation Street

and

Washington Avenue

, that group will then turn left on

Washington Avenue

and proceed down

Washington Avenue

to

Chippewa Street

. When the group gets to

Washington Avenue

and

Chippewa Street

, they will make another left onto

Chippewa Street

; down to

Fourth Street

then to Third and Chippewa Streets and back into the park.

 

SEVENTH DISTRICT

The 7^th District has selected the Lake Bullard Neighborhood Group for the upcoming crime walk on 10-27-10, beginning at 6:30pm. Our officers will meet Mrs. Lisa Stafford and her neighbors at Bullard @ Midpoint. We will travel down Midpoint to Beaver, Beaver to Aspodel, Aspodel to Fernley, Fernley to Bullard, then back to Midpoint.

EIGHTH DISTRICT

Begin at Esplanade Avenue and Frenchman Street, ?proceed down Frenchman Street to Royal Street (3 blocks), ?turn left on Royal Street to Esplanade Avenue (3 blocks), ?turn left on Esplanade Avenue to Decatur Street (2 blocks), ?turn right on Decatur Street (one block) and end at Decatur Street and Barracks Street.

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php.

           

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Contact

Name: Officer Shereese Harper

Email address: srharper@cityofno.com

Cell phone #: 504-312-1953

 

 

 

 

Members of the Sixth District Investigations Unit are currently investigating two shootings which occurred on Saturday, 10/23/2010. A gist of each incident is included below.

 

Shooting (Domestic)– 1900 blk Annunciation – 10/23/10 at 4:45pm

On 10/23/10 at 445pm, Sixth District officers were dispatched to Touro/> Hospital/>/> in reference to a shooting victim that arrived in the Emergency Room.  During the course of the investigation, officers learned the male victim was involved in an altercation with his girlfriend at their residence in the 1900 blk of Annunciation. During the altercation, the perpetrator (Shana Martin, Black Female, date of birth 10/1/68)  retrieved a handgun from her bedroom and fired one round, striking the victim in his abdomen. 

 

Detectives were able to arrest Shana Martin without incident and they retrieved the firearm used in the shooting.  For a photo of Martin, or to follow the progression of this case in the court system, you can log onto the Sheriffs Office website at www.opcso.org and select "Inmate Query" or "Docket Master" from the menu.

 

Shooting – 3100 Erato– 10/23/10 9:43pm

On 10/23/10, at 9:43pm, Sixth District officers responded to a call of “shots fired” in the 3100 block of

Erato Street. Detectives arriving on the scene learned the following during their investigation:

A large party took place at the newly opened Crescent City Boxing Gym, located at 3101 Erato.  The party was attended by approximately 100 teenagers. State Agents from the Louisiana Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) were hired by the gym to proved security for the party.  The agents informed investigating NOPD Detectives that at 9:40pm, a large fight took place involving 10-15 teenagers inside the building.  The agents escorted 2 subjects outside that were involved in the fight. While escorting these subjects,  they heard several gunshots.  The agents checked the area for victims and perpetrators, at which time they located 3 victims suffering from gunshot wounds.  No perpetrators were located.  The three teenagers were transported to University/> Hospital by EMS./>/>

Detectives learned 3 additional victims were shot and transported to area hospitals by private conveyance, for a total of 6 victims.

Sixth District Detectives are actively working this case.   If you have any information regarding the shooter(s) in this case, please contact the 6th District Investigation Unit at 504-658-6060, or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

Matt Patin / 6th Dist DIU/> Staff

October 23, 2010 New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office Information Sought Of Suspects Wanted For Simple Burglary New Orleans, The New Orleans Police Department’s Seventh District Investigative Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in the identification of two unknown African American males, wanted in connection with simple burglary. The incident occurred October 5, 2010, at about 10:30 A.M., in the 10300 block of Plainfield Street. According to investigators, the victim upon returning to the residence discovered that a spool of electrical wire was missing. He also observed that the remaining wire in the residence had been cut and was missing. He further observed that a window in the rear of the residence was broken. As a result of the ongoing investigation, Seventh District Detectives were able to retrieve surveillance pictures from a camera that was inside of the residence. Photos of the suspects that were captured on the surveillance camera have been added to this release in the form of an attachment. The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php? ### Officer Janssen Valencia

October 20, 2010

 

 

New Orleans Police Department – Public Information Office

 

 

Suspects Wanted for Theft

 

 

New Orleans – Members of the New Orleans Police Department are requesting the public's assistance in locating and identifying multiple African-American males wanted in connection with a theft of a motorcycle.  The offense occurred on September 29, 2010, at approximately 4:30A.M., in the 500 block of

Lake Marina Drive

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According to investigators, the suspects entered the property and stole a 2008 blue Kawasaki motorcycle.  The suspects put the motorcycle into a vehicle before fleeing the area in an unknown direction.

 

The vehicle is described as a white Ford Econoline Cargo van with the license plate located under the passenger side rear window.

 

Third District Detective Christopher LaBorde is in charge of the investigation and can be reached at 658-6030.

 

Photos of the suspect were captured on a video surveillance camera and have been sent with this release in the form of an attachment.

 

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

 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans is a safer place to live, work and visit.  The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.  To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php.

 

 

 

 

Officer Hilal Williams