The NOPD has arrested six people for illegally operating unregistered vehicles on public roads and confiscated three handguns during a proactive patrol along the North Claiborne Avenue corridor.
During a patrol on Sunday December 17, 2023 around 4:00 p.m., First District detectives noticed several subjects on four wheelers and dirt bikes driving illegally and recklessly in the 1200 block of North Claiborne Avenue.
The detectives stopped six drivers, including one juvenile, and subsequently charged them with illegally operating unregistered vehicles on public roads. Three were additionally charged with illegally carrying firearms.
Along with confiscating three handguns (pictured), officers impounded five 4-wheelers and one dirt bike (pictured).
Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact First District detectives at (504) 658-6010 or Crimestoppers anonymously at (504) 822-1111.
Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.