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NOPD Obtains Warrant for Arrest of Suspect in 2014 Homicide Incident

by Aaron E. Looney

September 17, 2024

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Good Police Work, Homicide, Second District

NOPD Obtains Warrant for Arrest of Suspect in 2014 Homicide Incident

On September 16, 2024, NOPD Homicide Section Cold Case Unit detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Gordon Lewis (black male, DOB: 07-30-1991) in relation to a homicide incident that occurred on January 9, 2014, in the 4500 block of South Robertson Street.

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Suspect Wanted For Theft

Suspect Wanted For Theft

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying a suspect wanted for theft.

Suspect Wanted For Auto Burglary

Suspect Wanted For Auto Burglary

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying a suspect wanted for auto burglary.

Person Of Interest Sought

Person Of Interest Sought

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating a person of interest in connection with two (2) murder investigations.

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NOPD's Officer Friendly & McGruff The Crime Dog Kick Off New Pilot Program in Schools

NOPD's Officer Friendly & McGruff The Crime Dog Kick Off New Pilot Program in Schools

The NOPD has kicked off a new Pilot Program aimed at promoting positive relationships with young people at schools throughout the city.

NOPD To Host First Citizens Police Academy of 2024

NOPD To Host First Citizens Police Academy of 2024

New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick is  encouraging citizens to participate in the first NOPD Citizens Police Academy of 2024!

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NOPD Obtains Warrant for Arrest of Suspect in 2014 Homicide Incident

NOPD Obtains Warrant for Arrest of Suspect in 2014 Homicide Incident

On September 16, 2024, NOPD Homicide Section Cold Case Unit detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Gordon Lewis (black male, DOB: 07-30-1991) in relation to a homicide incident that occurred on January 9, 2014, in the 4500 block of South Robertson Street.

Murder Suspect Arrested

Murder Suspect Arrested

New Orleans Police identified a suspect in the murder of Patricia Fitzgerald, White female, age 45.  Her body was discovered on August 19, 2024 under the wharves near Esplanade Avenue and the Mississippi River. 

NOPD Arrests Woman in Connection with Homicide

NOPD Arrests Woman in Connection with Homicide

The New Orleans Police Department’s Homicide Section has arrested 24-year-old Chante Mark in connection with the murder of a 29-year-old woman.

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NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for September 8-14, 2024

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for September 8-14, 2024

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of September 8-14, 2024. Click the chart below for a larger version. Please note that these statistical figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for September 1-7, 2024

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for September 1-7, 2024

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of September 1-7, 2024. Click the chart below for a larger version. Please note that these statistical figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for August 25-August 31, 2024

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for August 25-August 31, 2024

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of August 25-31, 2024. Please note that these statistical figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

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NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for September 8-14, 2024

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for September 8-14, 2024

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of September 8-14, 2024. Click the chart below for a larger version. Please note that these statistical figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for September 1-7, 2024

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for September 1-7, 2024

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of September 1-7, 2024. Click the chart below for a larger version. Please note that these statistical figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for August 25-August 31, 2024

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for August 25-August 31, 2024

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of August 25-31, 2024. Please note that these statistical figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

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