The NOPD arrested Travis Legendre (pictured, DOB: 01/27/1980) after he was found to be in possession of an illegal firearm.
On December 1, 2019, Seventh District detectives initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Babylon and Dreux Streets after observing Legendre disregard two posted stop signs. During the stop, detectives observed a bulge under the driver’s side floor mat. When detectives conducted a search of the vehicle they recovered an extended clip loaded with .45 caliber bullets, and a gun with an obliterated serial number.
Legendre was arrested for possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact NOPD Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP (7867).