Today (August 20, 2026), the NOPD arrested Frederick Johnson (pictured, black male, DOB: 06-22-1984) in its investigation of a homicide.

On August 3, NOPD First District officers took a report of a missing adult male identified as Alphonse Hogan Jr. (black male, DOB: 09-13-1957) who was last seen at his residence in the 2000 block of Lapeyrouse Street. During the course of the missing person investigation, First District detectives obtained information suggesting that the disappearance possibly involved foul play. NOPD Homicide Section detectives then assumed control of the investigation, with assistance from the FBI.

Following the execution of multiple search warrants and the analysis of a significant amount of evidence in the investigation, detectives determined that Hogan was the victim of a homicide and reclassified this incident as such, in consultation with the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office and the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office. Detectives also developed Johnson as a suspect in this incident and obtained an arrest warrant on one count of second-degree murder in connection with Hogan’s death.

Earlier today, Johnson was located in Gonzales, La., and arrested on the murder charge with assistance from Louisiana State Police, the FBI and the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office. Johnson is currently awaiting extradition to Orleans Parish to face the murder charge.

No further information is currently available.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Investigation into this incident is ongoing, as Hogan’s remains have yet to be located. Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Homicide Section detectives at 504-658-5300.