The NOPD arrested Danny Garma (DOB: 11-10-1992) in the investigation of a vehicle burglary on August 15, 2019 in the 1700 block of Marais Street.

At approximately 11:30 a.m., NOPD Fifth District officers responded to a vehicle burglary call in the 1700 block of Marais Street. The victim reported observing an unknown white male standing next to the driver side door of the victim’s vehicle, then quickly walk away. Upon inspecting his vehicle, the victim observed the driver side window had been smashed and items missing from the interior of the vehicle. The victim reportedly followed the subject and confronted him, at which time a physical altercation ensued. The subject allegedly produced a knife and the victim retreated to safety and contacted police.

Fifth District detectives canvassed the area and located the subject, later identified as Garma, near the intersection of Elysian Fields Avenue and North Robertson Street. Garma was arrested and booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center for simple burglary and aggravated assault.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is asked to contact NOPD Fifth District detectives at 504-658-6050.