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ARRESTED: Suspect Apprehended for Illegal Possession of a Firearm on Bourbon Street

by Danielle B. Miller

March 12, 2019

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Eighth District, Good Police Work

ARRESTED: Suspect Apprehended for Illegal Possession of a Firearm on Bourbon Street

NOPD officers have arrested Garrett Skinner (DOB: 07/16/1984) after he was found in illegal possession of a firearm while in the 500 block of Bourbon Street.

On March 11, 2019 at or around 2 a.m., Eighth District officers were patrolling the area when they were notified of the pictured subject causing a disturbance at the location.

Upon further investigation, officers confiscated a handgun that was concealed inside of the subject’s waistband. Skinner was transported to the Orleans Parish Justice Center where he was booked accordingly.

Anyone with any additional information regarding this incident should notify Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080.