NOPD News

News & Information from the New Orleans Police Department

Be on the Lookout
Add to Twitter Add to Facebook Add to LinkedIn Add to Reddit

NOPD Seeks Suspect in Aggravated Assault on North Claiborne

by Dawne Massey

April 6, 2017

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, Fifth District

NOPD Seeks Suspect in Aggravated Assault on North Claiborne

The NOPD needs the public’s assistance in locating Anthony Parker (DOB: 12/14/1986). He is wanted for aggravated assault with a firearm, domestic abuse battery and criminal damage to property.

 

The victim reported that on April 5, 2017, at approximately 6 p.m., she and Parker were involved in a verbal altercation in the 4200 block of North Claiborne that turned physical. She stated that Parker tried to strangle her then pointed a silver firearm at her and squeezed the trigger. The weapon malfunctioned and Parker left the scene. He also damaged the victim’s front door and her vehicle.

 

If you have any information regarding this incident please contact Detective Chad Cockerham  or any Fifth District detective at 504-658-6050. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.