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Suspect Wanted for Aggravated Assault with a Firearm & Simple Assault in Fourth District

by Danielle B. Miller

March 17, 2020

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, Fourth District

Suspect Wanted for Aggravated Assault with a Firearm & Simple Assault in Fourth District

NOPD officers are searching for Wardell Claverie (DOB: 09/14/1999), who is wanted for his alleged involvement in an aggravated assault with a firearm and simple assault incident that occurred in the Fourth District.

On Sunday, March 15, 2020 at or around 5:48 p.m., Claverie reportedly arrived to the victim’s residence located in the 1600 block of River Oaks Drive. While still seated inside the vehicle, Claverie pointed a firearm at both victims and allegedly threatened to kill them.

The victims told police that prior to arriving to the location, Claverie threatened to kill a third victim during a Facetime call.

Claverie is approximately 5’5” tall, thin build with a brown complexion. He was last seen driving a black Kia Sorrento with an unknown license plate number.

Anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of Wardell Claverie is asked to notify Fourth District detectives at 504-658-6040. Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.