NOPD News

On April 28, 2021, the NOPD’s Violent Offender Warrant Squad, the U.S. Marshals Task Force and Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Sharoy Williams Jr. (black male, DOB: 05-07-2002) in the investigation of a homicide on April 22, 2021 in the 1100 block of Nunez Street.

The NOPD arrested Joshua Taylor (pictured at left, black male, DOB: 11-02-2001) and Jeffrey Thomas (pictured at right, black male, DOB; 02-15-2002) on April 27 after the two were found to be in illegal possession of concealed firearms.

The NOPD arrested Yul Bean Sr. (pictured, black male, DOB: 07-05-1973) on April 24, 2021 on firearms charges after he allegedly fired a weapon, before an hours-long standoff with police that ended peacefully.

The NOPD’s Homicide Unit recently cleared seven homicide investigations, meaning either an arrest(s) was made or that an arrest warrant(s) was obtained by detectives. This includes a double homicide dating back to 2013, as well as clearances in six homicide incidents that occurred within the past eight days.

A list of significant arrests or clearances through warrants or exception obtained between April 18-24, 2021 in investigations by the NOPD.