The NOPD arrested Gregory Godchaux (DOB: 10-30-1971) on December 24, 2017 after he was found to be in possession of a firearm and narcotics.
At about 1:31 p.m., Seventh District officers conducted a stop for an observed traffic violation at the intersection of Hayne Boulevard and Means Street. During the stop, officers discovered that the driver of the vehicle – identified as Godchaux – was in possession of 23 hydrocodone pills and a handgun.
Godchaux was placed under arrest and booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center for possession of hydrocodone and possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact the NOPD Seventh District at 504-658-6070. 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.