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NOPD VOWS Unit Arrests Suspects in Sexual Assault, Aggravated Battery Incidents

by Aaron E. Looney

August 30, 2017

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Good Police Work, Seventh District

NOPD VOWS Unit Arrests Suspects in Sexual Assault, Aggravated Battery Incidents

On August 30, 2017, members of the NOPD’s Violent Offenders Warrant Squad (VOWS) arrested two individuals wanted in separate incidents.

Ricky Hookfin, (DOB: 11-12-1964) was arrested for first degree rape in connection with an incident that occurred on August 8, 2017 in the 13200 block of Willowbrook Street.

Christine Catchings, (DOB: 10-27-1983 was arrested for aggravated battery in connection with an incident that occurred on August 26, 2017 in the 8200 block of Chef Menteur Highway.

Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. 

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