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Person Of Interest Sought

by Barry C Fletcher

January 16, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Illegal Dumping

Person Of Interest Sought

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a person of interest in connection with an investigation into illegal dumping.

Sought is Anthony P. Lewis(lower picture), Black male, DOB 07/07/1979.

According to investigators, the pictured silver 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Big Horn Pickup truck was used in an illegal dumping incident around 11:30 a.m. on January 15, 2026 near the intersection of Paris Road and Curran Boulevard. Anthony P. Lewis is the registered owner of the vehicle. 

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070. 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.