NOPD officers arrested Jerrami Trench (DOB: 10-03-1987) on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, after he was observed to be in possession of stolen property.
Officers in the Seventh District conducted a traffic stop in the 9300 block of Chef Menteur Highway, for an observed traffic violation.
Trench was observed operating a black Chevrolet Tahoe, bearing Louisiana license plate #17422807, towing a 2004 gold Ford Explorer. During the investigation, officers learned that the vehicle matched the description of a wanted vehicle that was reportedly stealing vehicles via a tow hitch.
Officers proceeded to check the information on the gold Ford Explorer and learned that the vehicle was reported stolen on Sunday, October 22, 2017.
Trench was transported to Central Lockup where he was charged with illegal possession of stolen property, driving on a suspended license and citied for several traffic violations.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident should contact Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.