Officers in the Eighth District arrested Curtis Emilien (DOB: 02-18-95) for illegally possessing a gun and drugs in the 400 block of Bourbon Street.
The incident happened on March 20, 2018. At 11:40 p.m., Eighth District officers Rayvon Souffrant and Colin Niselman were patrolling in the area on foot. When Emilien walked past the officers, they observed what appeared to be an imprint of a concealed handgun. The officers then conducted a stop and discovered a loaded handgun in Emilien’s possession.
The officers additionally discovered five bags of marijuana and $1,309 cash in Emilien’s possession.
Emilien was arrested and booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center for illegal possession of a concealed weapon and possession of marijuana.
Anyone with any additional information on the incident should contact any Eighth District detective at 504-658-6080. Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.