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NOPD Identifies Suspect Wanted in First District Aggravated Battery

by Aaron E. Looney

August 11, 2021

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, First District

NOPD Identifies Suspect Wanted in First District Aggravated Battery

The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Michael Rayford (pictured, black male, DOB; 12-13-1996) in the investigation of an aggravated battery on July 24, 2021 in the 1500 block of Laharpe Street.

Through investigation, NOPD First District detectives determined that at about 4:15 a.m., Rayford allegedly struck the victim in the face with a brick, causing serious injury to the victim.

Rayford is wanted on one count of aggravated second-degree battery.

Anyone with additional information on this incident or on Michael Rayford’s whereabouts is asked to contact NOPD First District detectives at 504-658-6010 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.