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Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest of Suspect on Gun and Drug Charges

by Officer Juan D. Barnes, Sr

July 14, 2017

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Good Police Work, Seventh District

Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest of Suspect on Gun and Drug Charges

The NOPD on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at around 1:40 p.m., arrested Armand Clavo (DOB: 05-26-1978) on gun and drug distribution charges.

On the date of the arrest, Seventh District officers conducted a traffic stop, subsequent to a narcotics investigation near the intersection of Bullard Avenue and North I 10 Service Road. During the investigation, the driver later identified as Clavo was detained. Further investigation found that Clavo was in possession of 38 grams of marijuana, $164 in cash and a Glock 27 semi-automatic handgun.

Clavo was arrested and booked into Central Lockup on charges of distribution of marijuana, and illegal carrying of a weapon while in possession of narcotics. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.

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