NOPD News

News & Information from the New Orleans Police Department

February 2021

NOPD Investigating Homicide of Local Law Enforcement Officer

by Paris Holmes

February 26, 2021

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Fifth District, Homicide

NOPD Investigating Homicide of Local Law Enforcement Officer

NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred today (February 26, 2021) in the 3000 block of Higgins Blvd.

NOPD Arrests Suspect, Seeks Second in Third District Shooting

by Aaron E. Looney

February 26, 2021

Categories: Be on the Lookout, On Duty

Topics: Assault/Battery, Good Police Work, Third District

NOPD Arrests Suspect, Seeks Second in Third District Shooting

The NOPD has arrested Danisha Smith (pictured at left, female, DOB: 08-14-1998) and has obtained an arrest warrant for Kijuan Smith (pictured at right, male, DOB; 10-29-2001) in the investigation of an aggravated battery by shooting on February 25, 2021 at the intersection of Franklin and Dreux avenues.

NOPD Seeking Person of Interest for Questioning, DNA Swab in Homicide Investigation

by Aaron E. Looney

February 26, 2021

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Homicide, Seventh District

NOPD Seeking Person of Interest for Questioning, DNA Swab in Homicide Investigation

The NOPD is seeking to locate a person of interest for questioning as well as a DNA swab in the investigation of a homicide on January 21, 2021 at the intersection of Downman Road and Odin Street.

Arrested Rape Suspect Linked by NOPD Investigators to Additional Incidents

by Aaron E. Looney

February 25, 2021

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Good Police Work, Sexual Assault

Arrested Rape Suspect Linked by NOPD Investigators to Additional Incidents

The NOPD has arrested David J. Releford (pictured, male, DOB: 09-17-1962), who had been arrested in January 2021 for a previous simple rape incident,  in the investigation of two additional cold case rape incidents dating back as far as 2006.

NOPD Seeking Suspects in Fifth District Auto Theft, Armed Robbery

by Aaron E. Looney

February 25, 2021

Categories: Be on the Lookout, Videos

Topics: Armed Robbery, Burglary/Theft, Fifth District

The NOPD is seeking to locate three suspects in the investigation of an armed robbery and auto theft on February 17, 2021 in the 5100 block of North Claiborne Avenue.

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