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Suspect Wanted For Battery

by Barry C Fletcher

February 5, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Aggravated Battery

Suspect Wanted For Battery

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for aggravated battery, violation of a protective order, and domestic abuse child endangerment. 

Wanted is Michelle Mary Arceneaux (pictured), White female, DOB 10/25/1991.

According to investigators, during an argument around 4:45 p.m. on February 4, 2026 in the 900 block of Stanton Road Michelle Mary Arceneaux stabbed the victim with a knife and then fled. The crime occurred in the presence of the victim's children. 

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Fourth District detectives at 504-658-6040. 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.