The Third District UCR Crime map for September 16th, 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 09-18-10.pdf

The Third District UCR Crime map for September 16th, 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 09-18-10.pdf

The Third District UCR Crime map for September 16th, 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 09-18-10.pdf

The Third District UCR Crime map for September 16th, 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 09-18-10.pdf

The Third District UCR Crime map for September 16th, 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 09-18-10.pdf

The Third District UCR Crime map for September 16th, 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 09-18-10.pdf

September 16, 2010

 

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 

 

Suspects Sought For Aggravated Burglary

 

 

New Orleans, LA - Members of the New Orleans Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating and identifying six suspects wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary.  The offense occurred on September 14, 2010, in the 6200 block of

Curie Street

, at approximately 2:30 P.M.                                                                   

 

According to investigators, the victim was home alone when the suspects entered the front door downstairs that was unlocked. The suspects then armed with handguns demanded money and ransacked the home, while the victim was guarded by one of the suspects. During the time the suspects were ransacking the home; a second victim entered the residence and was confronted and subdued. The suspects then fled the scene in an unknown direction.

 

Currently, investigators are gathering evidence and information to identify the persons responsible.  Third District Detective Roger Calliouet is in charge of the investigation and can be reached at 658-6184

. 

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.

 

A computer composite with the description of the suspects has been attached to this press release.

 

 

Officer Janssen Valencia                                                                             

On Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 at around 3:56 P.M., the victim & his cousin, Calvin Jackson (b/m 09-08-1961), became involved in an altercation near the intersection of Gen Ogden Street at Marks Street, during which Mr. Jackson picked up a brick, grabbed the victim by his throat & threatened him with the brick.  Responding Officers apprehended & arrested Mr. Jackson, who was arrested and charged in the above offense.

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 suspect, 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

September 16, 2010 New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office Suspects Wanted For Theft New Orleans, LA - Members of The New Orleans Police Department are requesting the public’s assistance in locating and identifying two suspects wanted in connection with a theft, that occurred on August 30, 2010, at the intersection of Bancroft and Filmore Streets. According to investigators, the victim was home when the two suspects arrived and identified themselves as “Sewage and Water Board” employees. The suspects advised that they were investigating possible water contamination and wanted to conduct a test. The victim allowed the suspects in and walked them to the sinks located inside her home. As one of the suspects kept the victim occupied, the second suspect removed valuables from the rooms in the home. The suspects stated that they were going to check the outside lines, but never returned. A neighbor observed a blue truck parked at the victim’s home during this incident. Citizens with information that can help find this suspect are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867). Third District Detective Brooke Duncan is in charge of the investigation and can be reached at 658-6030. Callers could receive a reward of up to $2,500 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 award. A computer composite with the description of the suspects has been added to this press release. ### Officer Janssen Valencia

The Third District UCR Crime map for September 14th, 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 09-18-10.pdf

September 15, 2010

 

 

 

Man Arrested After Attempted Murder of New Orleans Police Officers

 

 

 

New Orleans, La.- Superintendent of Police Ronal W. Serpas stated today that at about 12:30 A.M in the 400 block of

Bourbon Street

, Eighth District Narcotics Detectives received information from a citizen that an unknown black male was in possession of a handgun. A description was given to the officers.

 

Undercover Detectives Joe Jefferson, Travis Ward, Alex Brady and Marc Vazquez canvassed

Bourbon Street

and spotted the suspect in the 400 block of

Bourbon Street

.  The detectives approached the suspect at which time the suspect pulled out a handgun and fired one shot towards the officers. The Detectives immediately tackled the man in an attempt to secure the weapon as they identified themselves as Police Officers.  The suspect attempted to keep possession of the weapon by keeping it underneath him.

 

Lieutenant Anthony Micheu arrived on the scene and deployed his taser allowing the detectives to secure the suspect and gun without further incident.  No one was struck by the gunfire and no officers were injured during the incident. The suspect, 29 year old Brandon Steen was booked with 4 counts of Attempted Murder on Police Officers, Illegal Use and Carrying of A Weapon. Steen was in possession of two (2) identifications, one from Tennessee and one from Florida. A .380 caliber handgun was recovered from the scene.

 

Superintendent Serpas said “This is a great example of how citizen’s cooperating with officers will make the streets of New Orleans safe.”  

 

####

Officer Garry Flot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The New Orleans Police Department – Public Information Office

The Third District UCR Crime map for September 15th, 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 09-18-10.pdf

On Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 at around 1:00 P.M., the victim was upstairs watching a movie in her home in the 6200 block of Curie Street, when five or six unknown b/m subjects entered her home through an unlocked front door and went upstairs, demanding "purp" & money.  One of the subjects made the victim go into a rear bedroom and lie on the bed while he put a pillow over her head and held a gun on her while the rest of the perpetrators ransacked the house.  The victim's brother returned home during the burglary and was forced in the same bedroom as the victim.  The perpetrators fled the scene with the victim's money, X-Box system with games and two cell phones.  The victim was only able to describe 3 of the perpetrators: 1.)5'5" tall, weighing 150 lbs. with ear-length braided hair, wearing a white t-shirt, light blue jeans, two gold teeth in his lower mouth, armed with a black semi-automatic handgun; 2.) 5'7" tall, weighing 120 lbs, armed with a black semi-automatic handgun; 3.) 5'9" tall, with a light complexion, wearing a black shirt, black jeans, armed with black & silver handgun.

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

 

September 15, 2010

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 

 

"A New Day in the New Orleans Police Department"

 

 

New Orleans, LA – Superintendent Ronal Serpas is pleased to announce that

Today the New Orleans Crime Coalition released its second survey of New Orleanian’s perceptions of the New Orleans Police Department (full results can be found at http://crimecoalitionnola.org/).  The NOPD congratulates and thanks the NOCC, under its Chair, Dr. Michael Cowan, for their commitment to assisting the NOPD in its quest to become the best Police Department in America.

 

"I am heartened by the increasing number of New Orleanian’s who are satisfied by the overall performance of our police department, and enthusiastically thank those officers and staff who have helped to make this difference; but, clearly we have much work to do," Superintendent Ronal Serpas said.

 

"It is important that every citizen, including my own employees, recognize, and in some cases accept, that this is a new day in the New Orleans Police Department.  The 65-point plan that I announced last month is predicated on restoring the trust and confidence of New Orleans' families in their police department.  That is not just lip service.  It is an absolute commitment."

 

Superintendent Ronal Serpas added, "While I am encouraged by the positive movement in several survey areas, including our cooperation with the public to address their concerns, and the increasing inclination of citizens to report crime, I am not pleased with the decline, albeit slight, in the perceptions of officer integrity and the general attitude of officers toward citizens. I would also reiterate that this is, indeed, a new day.  My management team and I are dedicated to professionalism and building upon the safety of all New Orleans neighborhoods.  As we make progress, I look forward to the results of future surveys."

 

“Along with NOPD leadership, I will do all that I can to restore honesty and integrity to our department.  To that end, I have recently initiated new policies that will result in termination for those who cannot, or will not, carry out their duties with honesty and the utmost integrity.”

 

Highlighted survey findings from the 2010 results versus the 2009 results are:

Total satisfied with the NOPD overall stood at 50% up from 33% (+17%)

 

Total pleasant encounter with NOPD employee stood at 75% up from 53% (+22%)

 

Total Agree: I feel safe in my neighborhood 76% up from 69% (+7%)

 

Total Agree: I feel safe other areas in NOLA 44% up from 34% (+10%)“I want to thank Mayor Landrieu, the City Council, our community, and especially the hard working men and women of the NOPD for their continued support as we transform our department and our service to this great city,” Superintendent Serpas stated.

 

 

 

 

                                                                       ####

Officer Shereese Harper

 

 

 

On Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 at around 1:00 P.M., the victim was upstairs watching a movie in her home in the 6200 block of Curie Street, when five or six unknown b/m subjects entered her home through an unlocked front door and went upstairs, demanding "purp" & money.  One of the subjects made the victim go into a rear bedroom and lie on the bed while he put a pillow over her head and held a gun on her while the rest of the perpetrators ransacked the house.  The victim's brother returned home during the burglary and was forced in the same bedroom as the victim.  The perpetrators fled the scene with the victim's money, X-Box system with games and two cell phones.  The victim was only able to describe 3 of the perpetrators: 1.)5'5" tall, weighing 150 lbs. with ear-length braided hair, wearing a white t-shirt, light blue jeans, two gold teeth in his lower mouth, armed with a black semi-automatic handgun; 2.) 5'7" tall, weighing 120 lbs, armed with a black semi-automatic handgun; 3.) 5'9" tall, with a light complexion, wearing a black shirt, black jeans, armed with black & silver handgun.

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

On Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 at around 1:00 P.M., the victim was upstairs watching a movie in her home in the 6200 block of Curie Street, when five or six unknown b/m subjects entered her home through an unlocked front door and went upstairs, demanding "purp" & money.  One of the subjects made the victim go into a rear bedroom and lie on the bed while he put a pillow over her head and held a gun on her while the rest of the perpetrators ransacked the house.  The victim's brother returned home during the burglary and was forced in the same bedroom as the victim.  The perpetrators fled the scene with the victim's money, X-Box system with games and two cell phones.  The victim was only able to describe 3 of the perpetrators: 1.)5'5" tall, weighing 150 lbs. with ear-length braided hair, wearing a white t-shirt, light blue jeans, two gold teeth in his lower mouth, armed with a black semi-automatic handgun; 2.) 5'7" tall, weighing 120 lbs, armed with a black semi-automatic handgun; 3.) 5'9" tall, with a light complexion, wearing a black shirt, black jeans, armed with black & silver handgun.

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

 

September 15, 2010

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 

                                                                  Update

 

“A New Day in the New Orleans Police Department”

 

 

New Orleans, LA –Today the New Orleans Crime Coalition released its second survey of New Orleanian’s perceptions of the New Orleans Police Department (full results can be found at http://crimecoalitionnola.org/).  The NOPD congratulates and thanks the NOCC, under its Chair, Dr. Michael Cowan, for their commitment to assisting the NOPD in its quest to become the best Police Department in America.

 

"I am heartened by the increasing number of New Orleanian’s who are satisfied by the overall performance of our police department, and enthusiastically thank those officers and staff who have helped to make this difference; but, clearly we have much work to do," Superintendent Ronal Serpas said.

 

"It is important that every citizen, including my own employees, recognize, and in some cases accept, that this is a new day in the New Orleans Police Department.  The 65-point plan that I announced last month is predicated on restoring the trust and confidence of New Orleans' families in their police department.  That is not just lip service.  It is an absolute commitment."

 

Superintendent Ronal Serpas added, "While I am encouraged by the positive movement in several survey areas, including our cooperation with the public to address their concerns, and the increasing inclination of citizens to report crime, I am not pleased with the decline, albeit slight, in the perceptions of officer integrity and the general attitude of officers toward citizens. I would also reiterate that this is, indeed, a new day.  My management team and I are dedicated to professionalism and building upon the safety of all New Orleans neighborhoods.  As we make progress, I look forward to the results of future surveys."

 

“Along with NOPD leadership, I will do all that I can to restore honesty and integrity to our department.  To that end, I have recently initiated new policies that will result in termination for those who cannot, or will not, carry out their duties with honesty and the utmost integrity.”

 

Highlighted survey findings from the 2010 results versus the 2009 results are:

 

Total satisfied with the NOPD overall stood at 50% up from 33% (+17%)

 

Total pleasant encounter with NOPD employee stood at 75% up from 53% (+22%)

 

Total Agree: I feel safe in my neighborhood 76% up from 69% (+7%)

 

Total Agree: I feel safe other areas in NOLA 44% up from 34% (+10%)

 

Have you or a member of your household been the victim of a crime during the last twelve months, those answering YES stood at 12% down slightly from 14%.

 

Of those who responded YES, those who reported the crime to the NOPD stood at 79% (note nationally just at 50% of crime is reported in the US).

 

A total of 85% of respondents were familiar with Crime Stoppers, and 90% responded YES that they would or probably would call Crime Stoppers to share information.

 

Other Changes, ALL above the Margin of Error from the 2009 report:

 

Total satisfied in efforts to address violent crime 40% up from 33% (+7%)

 

Total satisfied in efforts to address property crime 51% up from 39% (+12%)

 

Total satisfied in getting drugs off the streets 27% up from 19% (+8%)

 

Total satisfied in cooperating with the public 50% up from 41% (+9%)

 

Areas for future focus, all within the Margin of Error from 2009 report:

 

Total satisfied in the honesty and integrity of NOPD officers 37% down from 40%

 

Total satisfied in the professionalism of NOPD officers 48% down from 49%

 

Total satisfied in the overall competence of the NOPD 46% up from 43%

 

“I want to thank Mayor Landrieu, the City Council, our community, and especially the hard working men and women of the NOPD for their continued support as we transform our department and our service to this great city,” Superintendent Serpas stated.

 

 

###

Officer Shereese Harper

 

 

 

September 15, 2010

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 

 

"A New Day in the New Orleans Police Department"

 

 

New Orleans, LA – Superintendent Ronal Serpas is pleased to announce that

Today the New Orleans Crime Coalition released its second survey of New Orleanian’s perceptions of the New Orleans Police Department (full results can be found at http://crimecoalitionnola.org/).  The NOPD congratulates and thanks the NOCC, under its Chair, Dr. Michael Cowan, for their commitment to assisting the NOPD in its quest to become the best Police Department in America.

 

"I am heartened by the increasing number of New Orleanian’s who are satisfied by the overall performance of our police department, and enthusiastically thank those officers and staff who have helped to make this difference; but, clearly we have much work to do," Superintendent Ronal Serpas said.

 

"It is important that every citizen, including my own employees, recognize, and in some cases accept, that this is a new day in the New Orleans Police Department.  The 65-point plan that I announced last month is predicated on restoring the trust and confidence of New Orleans' families in their police department.  That is not just lip service.  It is an absolute commitment."

 

Superintendent Ronal Serpas added, "While I am encouraged by the positive movement in several survey areas, including our cooperation with the public to address their concerns, and the increasing inclination of citizens to report crime, I am not pleased with the decline, albeit slight, in the perceptions of officer integrity and the general attitude of officers toward citizens. I would also reiterate that this is, indeed, a new day.  My management team and I are dedicated to professionalism and building upon the safety of all New Orleans neighborhoods.  As we make progress, I look forward to the results of future surveys."

 

“Along with NOPD leadership, I will do all that I can to restore honesty and integrity to our department.  To that end, I have recently initiated new policies that will result in termination for those who cannot, or will not, carry out their duties with honesty and the utmost integrity.”

 

Highlighted survey findings from the 2010 results versus the 2009 results are:

Total satisfied with the NOPD overall stood at 50% up from 33% (+17%)

 

Total pleasant encounter with NOPD employee stood at 75% up from 53% (+22%)

 

Total Agree: I feel safe in my neighborhood 76% up from 69% (+7%)

 

Total Agree: I feel safe other areas in NOLA 44% up from 34% (+10%)“I want to thank Mayor Landrieu, the City Council, our community, and especially the hard working men and women of the NOPD for their continued support as we transform our department and our service to this great city,” Superintendent Serpas stated.

 

 

 

 

                                                                       ####

Officer Shereese Harper

 

 

 

 

September 15, 2010

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 

 

"A New Day in the New Orleans Police Department"

 

 

New Orleans, LA – Superintendent Ronal Serpas is pleased to announce that

Today the New Orleans Crime Coalition released its second survey of New Orleanian’s perceptions of the New Orleans Police Department (full results can be found at http://crimecoalitionnola.org/).  The NOPD congratulates and thanks the NOCC, under its Chair, Dr. Michael Cowan, for their commitment to assisting the NOPD in its quest to become the best Police Department in America.

 

"I am heartened by the increasing number of New Orleanian’s who are satisfied by the overall performance of our police department, and enthusiastically thank those officers and staff who have helped to make this difference; but, clearly we have much work to do," Superintendent Ronal Serpas said.

 

"It is important that every citizen, including my own employees, recognize, and in some cases accept, that this is a new day in the New Orleans Police Department.  The 65-point plan that I announced last month is predicated on restoring the trust and confidence of New Orleans' families in their police department.  That is not just lip service.  It is an absolute commitment."

 

Superintendent Ronal Serpas added, "While I am encouraged by the positive movement in several survey areas, including our cooperation with the public to address their concerns, and the increasing inclination of citizens to report crime, I am not pleased with the decline, albeit slight, in the perceptions of officer integrity and the general attitude of officers toward citizens. I would also reiterate that this is, indeed, a new day.  My management team and I are dedicated to professionalism and building upon the safety of all New Orleans neighborhoods.  As we make progress, I look forward to the results of future surveys."

 

“Along with NOPD leadership, I will do all that I can to restore honesty and integrity to our department.  To that end, I have recently initiated new policies that will result in termination for those who cannot, or will not, carry out their duties with honesty and the utmost integrity.”

 

Highlighted survey findings from the 2010 results versus the 2009 results are:

Total satisfied with the NOPD overall stood at 50% up from 33% (+17%)

 

Total pleasant encounter with NOPD employee stood at 75% up from 53% (+22%)

 

Total Agree: I feel safe in my neighborhood 76% up from 69% (+7%)

 

Total Agree: I feel safe other areas in NOLA 44% up from 34% (+10%)“I want to thank Mayor Landrieu, the City Council, our community, and especially the hard working men and women of the NOPD for their continued support as we transform our department and our service to this great city,” Superintendent Serpas stated.

 

 

 

 

                                                                       ####

Officer Shereese Harper

 

 

 

September 14, 2010 New Orleans Police Department – Public Information Office Suspect Wanted For Murder New Orleans, LA -The New Orleans Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating and identifying a suspect(s) and a vehicle wanted in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old local male. The offense occurred on May 26, 2010, at approximately 7:00 P.M., in the 2400 block of Benton Street. According to investigators, Fifth District officers responded to a call of a "male down" and, upon their arrival found the victim lying in the street suffering from apparent multiple gunshot wounds to the body. Emergency medical technicians were summoned to the scene where the victim was pronounced dead. During the course of the follow up investigation, investigators ascertained video surveillance captured prior to the incident occurring. The victim is shown wearing a black t-shirt and jeans entering a black sport utility vehicle at Saint Claude Avenue and Lizardi Street. Shortly thereafter, the victim was found murdered on Benton Street and a black sport utility vehicle was observed fleeing the scene. The vehicle was described as possibly a 2000’s model Chevy Tahoe. A photo of the vehicle was captured on the video surveillance camera. A photo of the vehicle was sent with this release in the form of an attachment. A copy of the video can be picked up by local media outlets from the Juvenile Division at 715 South Broad. Homicide Detective Christopher Harris is in charge of the investigation and can be reached at 658-5300. 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. #### Officer Hilal Williams

September 14, 2010

 

 

 

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 

S.O.D. Task Force Unit Booked 19 Persons   

 

The Special Operations Division Task Force Unit investigated 161 complaints, made 19 arrests for 5 Felony, 24 Misdemeanor and 5 Municipal violations.  Officers conducted 54 vehicle stops, issued 7 citations and made 6 Traffic arrests.  The unit made 4 Narcotics cases, conducted 1 wanted check, and made 120 pedestrian contacts.  They wrote 34 reports, and confiscated 7.97 grams of Marijuana.  These results are from September 5, 2010 thru September 11, 2010.

 

Officers observed 17-year-old Michael Craig standing in the intersection obstructing traffic. Officers had to utilize their air horn to get Craig's attention to move to the sidewalk. Craig refused to get out of the street and became belligerent and hostile towards the officers as they attempted get him to get him to clear the street for vehicular traffic.  Craig blatantly refused to move to the sidewalk so officers exited their fully marked vehicle for further investigation.  As Officers approached Craig, and observed him discard three plastic zip lock baggies onto the ground in a discreet manner and reluctantly began to move to the sidewalk. Officers retrieved the baggies which contained marijuana. Craig was charged with Possession of Marijuana.    

Officers conducted a traffic stop and as they approached the vehicle to cite the driver, they observed 27-year-old Courtney Jackson stuffing marijuana into the front headliner of the vehicle near the windshield. Officers retrieved the marijuana and charged Jackson with Possession of Marijuana.  Jackson is currently on Probation for Simple Possession of Marijuana.

 

Officers conducted a traffic stop and smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside of 39-year-old Scolly Allen’s vehicle.   Further investigation revealed Allen to be in possession of marijuana. He was charged with Possession of Marijuana. Allen was also a multiple offender for marijuana.

 

Officers arrested 24-year-old Ryan Stigler as a result of a traffic stop.  As officers approached the vehicle, Stigler exited the vehicle and discarded a plastic bag of marijuana.  The subject was booked with Possession of Marijuana.

 

 

Since July of 2010, Officers investigated approximately 1,192 complaints, executed approximately 7 Search Warrants, made approximately 146 Felony cases, conducted approximately 509 vehicle checks, issued approximately 52 citations, made approximately 41 Narcotics cases, confiscated approximately 28 guns and numerous amounts of Illegal Substances.     

                                                                                                                                                               

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Officer Garry Flot

                                                                                                                  

                                                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 14, 2010

 

 

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 

Proactive Districts Narcotics and Task Force Units Weekly Success  

 

The proactive Narcotics and Tasks Force Units, reported that they investigated approximately 1578 complaints.  They conducted 2 Search Warrants, investigated 57 Felony cases, 509 Vehicle checks resulting in 263 citations, and 48 Narcotics cases.  They confiscated 5 guns and numerous grams of Crack, Marijuana, Crack Cocaine, Powder Cocaine, Heroin and illegal pills.  These results are from September 5, 2010 thru September 11, 2010.   

 

First District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 183complaints, made 35 arrests for 11 felony, 23 Misdemeanor, and 16 Municipal arrest.  The units wrote 30 reports, made 267 pedestrian contacts, 7 field interviews, stopped 134 vehicles, wrote 49 citations and made 13 traffic arrests.  They made 8 Narcotics cases, confiscated Marijuana, Crack Cocaine, powder Cocaine and Heroin.          

 

Second District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 278 complaints, 3 hot line complaints, made 16 arrests for 8 felony, 24 Misdemeanor, 3 Municipal arrests and had 2 juvenile arrests.  They made 232 pedestrian contacts, 30 field interviews, wrote 25 reports, conducted 135 vehicle stops, issued 22 citations and made 8 traffic arrests.  The units conducted 10 wanted checks, made 2 narcotics cases, confiscated over 2 pounds of Marijuana and seized approximately $2,400.00 in cash.   

 

Third District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 102 complaints, arrested 10 persons for 3 Felony, 14 Misdemeanors, 2 Municipal arrests and had 3 Curfew violators.  The units made 39 pedestrian contacts, 32 field interviews, and wrote 32 reports.  They made 63 vehicle stops, issued 96 citations and made 16 traffic arrests.  The units conducted 4 wanted checks, confiscated Marijuana and Powder Cocaine.  Two subjects walked into the Athletes Foot Shoe Store on

Chef Mentuer  Hwy.

  The manager dialed 911 when he saw that one of the suspects had a gun. Officers arrived on the scene and began to struggle with one of the suspects when the gun fell to the ground.  The other suspect picked up the gun from the ground and fled the location.  Officers were able to apprehend both subjects, but were unable to recover the weapon.  The incident was caught on security video tape and both subjects, Shaquille Cooper and Keith Battle were booked without further incident. 

                                                                                                                                              

Fourth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 186 complaints, 7 hot line complaints, arrested 31 persons for 5 felony, 24 Misdemeanor, and 2 Municipal violations.  They conducted 50 vehicle stops, issued 30 citations and made 9 traffic arrests.  They conducted 39 field interviews, 82 pedestrian contacts, made 9 narcotics cases, confiscated Marijuana, Crack Cocaine, Valium, Methadone and seized cash.  On Tuesday, September 7, 2010, Officers Joshua Hunt and Cory Foy conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Shirley and Gen. DeGaulle on a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville for illegal window tint. As the officers approached the vehicle, the driver Charles Alexander rolled down the windows at which time the officers detected a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Officer Hunt went to the passenger side of the vehicle and observed a white plastic bag in plain view, containing 25 individually bags of marijuana, 2 clear plastic bags containing 20 small bags of marijuana in each bag and 1 clear plastic bag containing 9 small individually bags of marijuana. Alexander and the passenger, Aaron Bannister, were placed under arrest for possession with the intent to distribute marijuana. Bannister was on parole for possession with the intent to distribute marijuana.

 

Fifth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 153 complaints and 4 hot line complaints,   made 2 Felony, 4 Misdemeanor, and 1 Municipal case.  They conducted 21 vehicle checks, issued 18 citations and wrote 6 reports.  The units made 6 Narcotics cases, made 59 pedestrian contacts, 59 field interviews, confiscated Marijuana and Crack.  While on patrol, Officer Joseph Davis arrested 29-year-old Norman Redd after he fled from a vehicle and was observed to be in possession of Crack Cocaine. Officer Davis gave chase and after a very brief pursuit, the subject was apprehended and the narcotic was confiscated.

 

Sixth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 173 complaints, made 27 arrests for 12 felony, 17 Misdemeanor, and 9 Municipal arrest.  They made 49 pedestrian contacts, 29 field interviews, wrote 28 reports, conducted 16 vehicle stops and wrote 12 citations.  The units conducted 11 wanted checks, made 6 narcotics cases, confiscated Marijuana, Heroin, Cocaine, Hydrocodone, illegal pills and confiscated cash.  Sixth District Detectives conducted surveillance in the B.W. Cooper Housing Development and observed a subject involved in hand to hand narcotics transactions.  Detectives observed the subject hiding narcotics and detectives were able to confiscate the narcotics but the subject made good his escape.  Detectives were able to identify the suspect and obtained an arrest warrant.  Detectives successfully located the subject and placed him under arrest for possession with the intent to distribute Heroin.  Officer Lucretia Gantner and Sgt. David Liang observed a black Infinity disregard a stop sigh at

Martin Luther King Blvd

and

Freret St

. When the Officers pulled the vehicle over for the traffic violation the driver, John Dillon, stated he did not have a driver’s license.  Dillon also stated he did not have any weapons in his car. When the Officers had Dillon step out of the vehicle they observed a black automatic handgun near the driver’s seat.

 

The gun was reported stolen from Baton Rouge and Dillon was a convicted felon, on Federal Probation for the Distribution of Heroin.  Dillon was arrested for Felon in possession of a firearm and possession of stolen property.  On 9-10-10 at 10:40 p.m. Officers Lucretia Gantner and Jon Burnette observed a blue ford SUV disregard a stop sign at St. Andrew and

Freret St

. When the Officers pulled the vehicle over for the traffic violation and walked up to the vehicle they could smell the strong odor of Marijuana coming from the open window of the SUV. When the Officers had the driver, Ronald Taylor, step out of the vehicle, they observed a large plastic bag containing numerous bags of Marijuana. After Taylor was placed under arrest, Officers Gantner and Burnette recovered 16 bags of Marijuana, 30 Hydrocodone pills, and approximately $439.00 in cash.  Taylor was arrested for possession with intent to distribute narcotics.

                                                                                                                                                                    

Seventh District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 197 complaints and 3 hot line complaints.  They made 12 Felony, and 16 Misdemeanor cases.  They made 64 pedestrian contacts, 77 field interviews and wrote 29 reports.  The units stopped 48 vehicles, wrote 7 citations, and had 2 traffic arrests.  They made 6 narcotics cases, confiscated 2 guns, Marijuana, and Crack.  On Wednesday, September 8, 2010, Seventh District Task Force officers and detectives responded to a call of an Aggravated Burglary in progress involving 2 subjects with guns, at

10151 Curran Boulevard

.  Once Sgt. Michael Stalbert was approximately 1 block away from the burglary call, he observed a subject, later learned to be a 16-year-old male holding the front crouch area of his pants.  Sgt. Stalbert conducted an investigation with the suspect at which time learned the suspect was in possession of a firearm and instantly, a foot chase pursued.  With the assistance of several officers the 16-year-old was apprehended after a perimeter was set up.  Sgt. Stalbert learned the gun was stolen in a burglary that occurred in June of 2009 several blocks from where the suspect resides.  No one was injured in this case.  The 16-year-old was booked for Illegally Carrying of a Firearm, Resisting Arrest (by Flight on foot), and Possession of a Stolen Firearm.  Officers responded to a burglary in progress and apprehend two suspects.  Upon their arrest the subjects were found with 11.27 grams of Marijuana and 3.78 grams of Crack Cocaine. The subjects were booked with the narcotics violations and burglary.

                                                                                                                                                   

Eighth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 306 complaints, 1 hot line complaint, arrested 24 persons for 3 felony, 17 Misdemeanor, and 14 Municipal violations.  They conducted 73 field interviews, 92 pedestrian contacts, wrote 21 reports, conducted 41 vehicle checks and issued 29 citations and investigated 7 narcotics cases.

 

The Narcotics and Task Force Units began in July of 2010 and have investigated approximately 11,533 complaints, executed approximately 69 Search Warrants, made approximately 444 Felony cases, conducted approximately 4,022 vehicle checks, issued approximately 1,781 citations, made approximately 363 Narcotics cases, confiscated approximately 77 guns and numerous amounts of Illegal Narcotics.     

 

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Officer Garry Flot

                              

 

 

 

September 13, 2010

 

 

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

 

 

 

 Suspect Wanted For Attempted Second Degree Murder

 

 

New Orleans, LA - The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 19-year-old Louis Foster wanted in connection with the attempted murder of a 19 year-old local male.  The incident occurred on September 12, 2010, at about 7:30 P.M., in the 2200 block of

South Robertson Street

.

 

According to investigators, Sixth District officers responded to a call of “shots fired” and upon arrival, located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.  The victim was then transported to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.

 

During the course of the investigation, detectives identified Louis Foster as the person responsible for the shooting and obtained an arrest warrant for Attempted Second Degree Murder.

 

Wanted:            Louis Foster (last known address) 2227

Freret StreetNew Orleans, LA

 

Wanted for:      Attempted Second Degree Murder

 

 

Sixth District Detective Kristen Krzemieniecki is in charge of the investigation and can be reached at 658-6060. Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111 or toll free for long distance at 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. Callers do not have to give their name nor testify in court. 

 

 

 

Officer Janssen Valencia