The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of June 2-8, 2024.
Click the chart below for a larger version. Please note that these statistical figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.
Notable arrests made
During the listed week, the NOPD also made the following notable arrest(s):
- On June 4, the NOPD arrested Karon Antoine (black male, DOB: 04-23-2007) in the investigation of a homicide that occurrred on April 27, 2024, in the 2800 block of Freret Street. Antoine was booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center on one count each of second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder.
- On June 8, the NOPD arrested Jkedric Dewes (black male, DOB: 02-10-1998) in the investigation of a shooting that same day in the 800 block of Gravier Street. Dewes was booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center on one count of attempted second-degree murder.
Gun arrests (arrests made under LA RS 14:95 and sub-items) and confiscations
Year to date, the NOPD has made 274 arrests for illegal possession of a firearm. This is a 31-percent decrease to 398 arrests made during the same period in 2023. Additionally, the NOPD has made 1,166 gun confiscations year to date. This is a 14.6 percent decrease compared to 1,366 confiscations made during the same period in 2023.
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