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NOPD Makes Arrest in Eighth District Burglary

by Karen A Boudrie

January 4, 2023

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Eighth District

NOPD Makes Arrest in Eighth District Burglary

The NOPD has arrested a suspect in connection with a business burglary that occurred on December 29, 2022 in the 200 block of Chartres Street.

Around 11:30 p.m. the suspect entered a construction site at the location and allegedly stole tools.  Surveillance video captured an unidentified subject committing the burglary.

Through investigation, Ellis Bridges, (black male, DOB: 07-07-1966) was identified as the alleged perpetrator of the burglary.
Hours after identifying Bridges, Eighth District officers spotted Bridges in the 300 block of Bourbon Street and arrested him on charges of simple burglary.

Anyone with additional information about this subject or additional incidents is asked to contact Eighth District detectives at (504) 658-6080 or Crimestoppers anonymously at (504) 822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.