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Meth, Gun Found on Suspect During Traffic Stop in Eighth District

by Ambria R. Washington

August 30, 2017

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Eighth District, Good Police Work

Meth, Gun Found on Suspect During Traffic Stop in Eighth District

The NOPD Eighth District has arrested Nakia Hubbard (DOB: 5/5/1986) after she was found in possession of a gun, methamphetamine and marijuana on August 29, 2017.

At around 11:30 p.m., the Eighth District General Assignment Unit conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Canal and North Rampart Streets. The driver, later identified as Nakia Hubbard, was discovered to have an arrest warrant on file for a domestic simple battery charge.

During the arrest, officers discovered that Hubbard was in possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. Officers also find her to be in possession of a Ruger LCP .380 caliber handgun.

Anyone with additional information on this incident or subject is asked to contact the NOPD Eighth District 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.