NOPD News

The NOPD’s Violent Offender Warrant Squad (VOWS) unit arrested four individuals within the past 24 hours including suspects wanted in connection with rape, human trafficking, armed robbery and aggravated assault.

The NOPD on June 14, 2017 arrested Jameal Williams (DOB: 12-14-1998) in connection with a shooting that occurred on June 12 in the 4900 block of Corinne Street.

UPDATE:

Steven Johnson (DOB: 6-11-93) turned himself on Wednesday wanted after a search warrant of his home revealed drugs, a stolen gun, counterfeit bills and cash. 

During the past week NOPD officers and the Violent Offender Warrant Squad (VOWS) unit arrested 18 adults and 2 juveniles for major offenses including two homicides, an attempted homicide, first degree rape, aggravated assault, armed robbery, and theft.

On June 20, 2017,  NOPD Second District officers arrested Jonathan Williams (DOB: 01-15-1991) for multiple counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of marijuana. An arrest warrant has also been issued for his mother, Shelita Williams (DOB: 4-8-1970), after a search of her bedroom revealed additional guns including two firearms that were reported stolen.