The NOPD today (March 3, 2017) arrested Diamond Lamison (DOB: 08-19-1999), after he was found driving a vehicle reported as stolen in a March 1 armed carjacking reported in the 100 block of North Prieur Street.

While on patrol, Seventh District officers spotted a vehicle fitting the description of a gold Toyota Solara reported as stolen in the aforementioned armed carjacking incident. While following the vehicle, officers were able to positively identify it as the vehicle reported as stolen. Officers stopped the vehicle in the 3900 block of Downman Road, after the driver did not initially comply with lights, sirens and verbal commands to stop the vehicle. During the course of the investigation, officers questioned the driver of the vehicle, who identified himself as Lamison.

Lamison was placed under arrest and booked into Central Lockup on charges including possession of stolen property and traffic violations. He was also booked as a fugitive on an outstanding warrant in Jefferson Parish.

Anyone with further information regarding this subject or the armed carjacking incident is asked to 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.