The NOPD is searching for a subject wanted for aggravated battery in the Seventh District.
On March 26, 2019 around 10 p.m., the wanted subject, Lernise Watson (B/F DOB: 3/5/1986), was allegedly involved in a verbal altercation with the victim in the 5700 block of Crowder Boulevard. During the altercation, Watson reportedly struck the victim multiple times with a knife, causing severe lacerations to the victim’s arms.
Anyone with information on this incident or the whereabouts of Lernise Watson is asked to contact any Seventh District detective at 504-658-6070 or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 504-822-1111 and toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.