NOPD News

News & Information from the New Orleans Police Department

July 2017

UPDATED: Suspect Arrested for Robbing Woman at Church on MacArthur Boulevard

by Dawne Massey

August 1, 2017

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Fourth District, Simple Robbery

UPDATED: Suspect Arrested for Robbing Woman at Church on MacArthur Boulevard

The NOPD has arrested Wade Gaines (DOB: 3/1/1963) for this incident.  Gaines walked into the Fourth District station after seeing his picture in the media. He was then questioned and arrested for simple robbery.

WATCH: Violent Crime Trends Downward in the Eighth District as Officers Confiscate More Illegal Guns

by Ambria R. Washington

July 31, 2017

Categories: On Duty, Transparency, Videos

Topics: Eighth District, Good Police Work

The NOPD Eighth District has seen a 33 percent decrease in overall violent crime in the area which covers the French Quarter and Central Business District, including Harrah's Casino, Canal Place and Bourbon Street.

Suspect Wanted for Theft of Firearm on Frey Place

by Ambria R. Washington

July 31, 2017

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Burglary/Theft, Third District

Suspect Wanted for Theft of Firearm on Frey Place

Third District officers have obtained an arrest warrant for Edward Hooker (DOB: 08-04-1981) after he stole a firearm on July 17, 2017.

Suspect Sought for Robbery on Orleans Avenue

by Dawne Massey

July 31, 2017

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Simple Robbery, Third District

Suspect Sought for Robbery on Orleans Avenue

NOPD has identified a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery that took place in the 6800 block of Orleans Avenue on February 23, 2017.

NOPD TIGER Unit Arrests Four on Firearms Charges

by Aaron E. Looney

July 31, 2017

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Fifth District, Good Police Work

NOPD TIGER Unit Arrests Four on Firearms Charges

Officers with the NOPD’s Tactical Intelligence Gathering and Enforcement Response unit, or TIGER, arrested four suspects on July 26, 2017 on various firearms-related charges.

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