Listed below are significant arrests or clearances through warrants or exception obtained between July 11-17, 2021 in investigations by the NOPD:

Shootings

• On July 16, NOPD Second District detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Donald Oliver (pictured, black male, DOB: 09-09-1973) for aggravated battery by shooting. The incident occurred in the 1300 block of South Genois Street on July 16. Anyone with information on Oliver’s whereabouts is asked to call NOPD Second District detectives at 504-658-6020 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
• On July 14, NOPD Sixth District detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Dominique Hines (not pictured, black male, DOB: 02-14-1990) for aggravated battery by shooting. The incident occurred in the 2900 block of Toledano Street on July 14. Anyone with information on Hines’ whereabouts is asked to call NOPD Sixth District detectives at 504-658-6060 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
• On July 14, NOPD Seventh District detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Lanita Hackett Williams (not pictured, black female, DOB: 01-13-1967) for principal to aggravated battery by shooting and for Michael Askins (not pictured, black male, DOB: 02-13-1963) for aggravated battery by shooting. The incident occurred at Hayne Boulevard and Means Avenue on July 13. Anyone with information on Williams’ whereabouts is asked to call NOPD Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
• On July 12, NOPD Fifth District detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Aubrey Harris III (pictured, black male, DOB: 07-22-1959) for aggravated battery by shooting and aggravated assault. The incident occurred in the 1700 block of North Galvez Street on July 11. Anyone with information on Harris’ whereabouts is asked to call NOPD Ffith District detectives at 504-658-6050 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

Armed Robbery

• On July 11, NOPD Sixth District detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Shannon Lumpkin (not pictured, black male, DOB: 04-18-1982) for armed robbery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The incident occurred in the 700 block of 2nd Street on July 11. Anyone with information on Lumpkin’s whereabouts is asked to call NOPD Sixth District detectives at 504-658-6060 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

Other significant arrests

• On July 17, the “NO & PD” worked together to effect a significant arrest in the First District. The District Community Action Team (DCAT) was patrolling on a walking beat near the intersection of Saint Louis and North Galvez streets when they were called by a citizen to the 400 block of North Galvez Street in reference to a subject with a rifle reportedly arguing with persons outside. When officers arrived, they observed a subject wearing a black shirt and long shorts with a rifle. The subject allegedly discarded the firearm and then fled from officers into the block to evade detainment. Through effective communication, organization and teamwork, a perimeter was set up and officers were able to make an apprehension of the subject, identified as Calvin Blanks (05-10-1990).  Blanks was known wanted subject for simple robbery, possession of a firearm by a felon aggravated battery by cutting and was subsequently charged again with possession of a firearm by a felon. Blanks was transported to the Orleans Parish Justice Center without further incident and was charged accordingly.