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Wanted Suspect Identified by NOPD in Aggravated Assault Investigation

by Aaron E. Looney

December 6, 2021

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, Third District

Wanted Suspect Identified by NOPD in Aggravated Assault Investigation

The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Joseph Cousin (pictured, black male, DOB: 02-27-1998) in the investigation of an aggravated assault with a firearm on December 4, 2021 in the 1500 block of Paula Drive.

Through investigation, NOPD Third District detectives have positively identified Cousin as the perpetrator who pointed a gun at the victim during an argument, while also making threats of violence.

Anyone with additional information on this incident or on Cousin’s whereabouts is asked to contact NOPD Third District detectives at 504-658-6030 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.