The NOPD’s Violent Offender Warrant Squad (VOWS) unit arrested one adult and one juvenile this morning in connection with two violent offenses.
VOWS arrested a 16-year-old male for second degree murder. The incident occurred in the 800 block of Vallette Street on July 8, 2017, and he was apprehended in the 3000 block of Law Street in the Fifth District.
Joshua Walters (DOB: 2/4/1994) for principal to aggravated second degree battery. The incident occurred in the Third District on July 25, 2017, and Walters was apprehended in the 1700 block of North Tonti Street.
If you have information about either of these incidents call the NOPD non-emergency number at 504-821-2222.
These two arrests are the latest in a round-up of offenders by NOPD. Last week NOPD announced 81 arrests and the clearance of 125 warrants as part of Operation NOLA Clean-Up, a massive multi-agency round-up of criminal suspects.
About VOWS
The Violent Offender Warrant Squad (VOWS) is responsible for tracking down individuals who are wanted for serious crimes and apprehending suspects with outstanding warrants. This unit operates within the NOPD’s Special Operations Division and works in conjunction with the United States Marshals Office Fugitive Task Force. In 2016 the unit was responsible for more than 500 arrests.