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NOPD Arrests Subject in Illegal Use of Firearm Incident in Seventh District

by Danielle B. Miller

December 5, 2017

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Good Police Work, Seventh District

NOPD Arrests Subject in Illegal Use of Firearm Incident in Seventh District

Seventh District officers arrested Albert Green (DOB: 07-03-1980) for his involvement in illegally discharging a firearm.

The incident happened on Saturday, (Dec. 2). The reporting person told police the suspect fired two shots from a gun near the 6600 block of Lake Willow Drive. The individual wore long dreadlocks, a white t-shirt and blue jeans.

Officers arrived on the scene and observed an individual who fit the description of the perpetrator walking away from the aforementioned location. Officers exited their vehicle and placed the subject in handcuffs. A pat down of the subject’s clothing revealed a handgun magazine inside his pants pocket. The subject was detained, transported to Central Lockup and charged with illegal use of weapons.

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.