New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a person of interest in connection with an investigation into illegal dumping.
Sought is Michael Alexander (lower picture), Black male, DOB 10/19/1958.
According to investigators, the pictured 2012 GMC Sierra SLE pickup truck with a LA license plate was used in an illegal dumping incident on February 8, 2026 near the Michoud exit from Interstate 10 eastbound. Michael Alexander is the registered owner of the vehicle at an address in New Orleans.
Note Michael Alexander is NOT currently wanted for this crime and is sought only because of the information he may possess.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online by visiting https://www.crimestoppersgno.org.
Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.