The NOPD has arrested Roger Thorpe (DOB: 1/7/1954) for armed robbery, aggravated assault with a firearm, and illegal discharge of a firearm.
Shortly after 2 p.m. on June 23, 2017, Seventh District officers apprehended Thorpe for an incident that began earlier that day as a road-rage incident.
The victim stated he and Thorpe shouted at one another after the victim cut-off Thorpe as they traveled eastbound on I-10. Thorpe then fired two shots into the victim’s vehicle. When Thorpe exited I-10 at Read Boulevard, the victim followed Thorpe's vehicle in an effort to get his license plate number. The victim stopped his car behind Thorpe’s vehicle and Thorpe exited his vehicle with a handgun and approached the victim’s car. Thorpe then threatened the victim and told him to drop his phone. He then grabbed the phone and fled scene.
If you have information about this incident please contact the Seventh District at 504-658-6070, or call the NOPD non-emergency number at 504-821-2222.