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NOPD VOWS Officers Arrest Four in Assault, Robbery, Burglary Incidents

by Aaron E. Looney

September 13, 2017

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Good Police Work, Second District, Seventh District, Sixth District

NOPD VOWS Officers Arrest Four in Assault, Robbery, Burglary Incidents

The NOPD’s Violent Offenders Warrant Squad has arrested four individuals in connection with respective incidents that have occurred in the past three weeks.

Johnshane Powell (DOB: 06-05-1990) was arrested for aggravated assault w/knife, theft and simple battery. Powell was wanted by Second District detectives in connection with an incident that occurred at the 8700 block of Green Street on September 1, 2017. A photo of Powell was not available.

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Ralph Johnson (DOB: 02-13-1994) was arrested for simple robbery and simple battery. Johnson was wanted by Sixth District detectives in connection with an incident that occurred in the 2700 block of Jackson Avenue on September 4, 2017.

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Merlin Burrell (DOB: 08-01-1990) and Dandrae Frank (DOB: 06-21-1987) were arrested for simple burglary. Burrell and Frank were wanted by Seventh District detectives in connection with an incident that occurred in the 6900 block of Virgilian Drive on August 27, 2017. A photo of Frank was not available.

Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.