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Person of Interest Wanted in Hit & Run and for Simple Battery

by Ambria R. Washington

July 27, 2018

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, Fifth District

Person of Interest Wanted in Hit & Run and for Simple Battery

The NOPD is seeking assistance from the public in locating Willie Smith (DOB: 12/18/89) as a person of interest in a simple battery and hit and run incident that occurred on July 25, 2018.

The below person is believed to have been the driver during a hit and run and assault on a DOTD driver at the intersection of Louisa Street and Higgins Boulevard. Smith’s vehicle was towed and officers located several items that belonged to him.

Anyone with any information on Willie Smith should contact any Fifth District officer by calling (504) 658-6050. Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.