The NOPD is asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a simple battery investigation in the Eighth District.
On December 31, 2022, at around 11:30 p.m., a clerk at a business in the 600 block of St. Ann Street was assaulted by a man who punched the victim until he lost consciousness.
Through investigation, Hector Gonzales (pictured, Hispanic male, DOB: 02-27-1963) was identified as the alleged perpetrator of this battery.
Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Gonzales 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.
All persons are innocent until proven guilty.