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NOPD Arrests Suspect on Drug, Gun Possession Charges

by Aaron E. Looney

January 18, 2018

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Good Police Work, Seventh District

NOPD Arrests Suspect on Drug, Gun Possession Charges

On January 16, NOPD Seventh District officers arrested Michael Anderson (DOB: 09-13-1993) after he was found to be in possession of illegal narcotics and a handgun during a traffic stop in the 7100 block of Downman Road.

At about 12:15 p.m., Seventh District detectives conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle observed to have committed a traffic violation in the area. During the stop, the driver – identified as Anderson – was found to be in possession of approximately 85 grams of marijuana, a semi-automatic handgun with an extended magazine and a revolver, along with ammunition.

Anderson was booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.

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