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NOPD Arrests Suspects on Gun and Drug Possession Charges

by Danielle B. Miller

December 21, 2017

Categories: On Duty

Topics: First District, Good Police Work

NOPD Arrests Suspects on Gun and Drug Possession Charges

The NOPD arrested Mario Johnson (DOB: 02-13-1983) and Ieisha Brown on Wednesday, (Dec. 20) on gun and drug possession charges.

Officers were able to locate the medication and weapons during a warranted search of the residence located in the 200 block of North Tonti Street.

During the search of the residence, First District detectives recovered close to $3,000 in cash, 6,080 Tramadol pills, 1000 Viagra pills, 940 Xanax pills, 15.9 grams of ecstasy, 3.0 grams of marijuana and 15.6 grams of an unknown narcotic. Detectives also recovered one handgun and two BB guns.

Both were arrested and booked accordingly. 

Anyone with any more information on the arrested subjects should contact a First District detective at 504-658-6010. Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.