The NOPD is searching for a subject in connection with an aggravated assault with a firearm.
On January 5, 2018 at 2:41 a.m. a call was received reporting an aggravated assault with a firearm in the 5400 block of North Rampart Street.
The victim was at the location to repossess the perpetrator’s vehicle for nonpayment.
While the victim was loading the vehicle onto a wrecker, the perpetrator, identified as Jeffery Mullens (DOB: 8/29/1985) exited his residence armed with a rifle and pointed the weapon at the victim, demanding that he place the vehicle back like he found it.
The victim complied and Mullens fled the scene.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Fifth District Detective Chad Cockerham or any Fifth District Detective at 504-658-6050 or anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll free at 1-877-903-7867.