NOPD arrested three individuals for drugs and weapons in a Fourth District apartment complex.

On June 5, 2017, officers from the Fourth District Task Force conducted a walk-through in the 3300 block of Garden Oaks Drive when they encountered what they believed was a drug transaction taking place between three unknown subjects.

As the officers approached the subjects they noticed one of the unknown males appeared to be armed. Upon seeing the officers, Suspect #1 and Suspect #2 fled into the apartment complex and Suspect #3 ran to the parking lot and got into the front passenger seat of a waiting vehicle. The vehicle then attempted to flee the scene but officers were able to stop the car.

The two occupants of the vehicle were identified as Imiri Harvey (DOB: 1-26-1998) and Darquese Jones (DOB:  8-15-1996), both from Harvey, Louisiana. The two suspects were in possession of approximately one pound of high grade marijuana and $800 in cash.

One of the two suspects who fled into the apartment complex was apprehended after jumping from the second floor onto the ground level. He was identified Richard Martin (DOB: 3-1-1996) of Harvey. Martin was in possession of a silver 9mm handgun.

Harvey was charged with prohibited acts—schedule I drugs, resisting an officer, flight from an officer, and battery of a police officer. Jones was charged with prohibited acts—schedule I drugs and flight from an officer, and Martin was charged with illegal carrying of a weapon and flight from an officer.

If you have any additional information regarding this incident or these suspects please contact Sgt. Dwayne Bastian or the Fourth District at 504-658-6040.