by Jonathan Morris
July 9, 2026
Categories: Announcement, On Duty, On the Beat
Topics: Homicide
The New Orleans Police Department has arrested two individuals in connection with the homicide investigation of 20-year-old Shawn Mitchell, which occurred on June 28, 2026, in the 2200 block of Louisiana Avenue.
July 8, 2026
Categories: Be on the Lookout
Topics: Burglary/Theft, Eighth District
The New Orleans Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Lawrence Coleman (DOB: May 8, 1993), who is wanted in connection with a burglary investigation.
The New Orleans Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Byron Anthony Clay (DOB: April 12, 1993), who is wanted in connection with multiple vehicle burglaries investigated by the NOPD
by Aaron E. Looney
Topics: Armed Robbery, Second District
The NOPD is seeking assistance from the public in identifying and locating the perpetrator of an armed robbery that occurred on March 30, 2026, in the 4100 block of South Claiborne Avenue.
Categories: On Duty
Topics: Assault/Battery, Good Police Work, Seventh District
The NOPD today (July 8, 2026) arrested Renard Santiago (Hispanic male, DOB: 05-17-1986) in connection with an aggravated battery by cutting incident that occurred on June 6, 2026, at the intersection of Hayne Boulevard and Symmes Avenue.
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