by Aaron E. Looney
March 5, 2021
Categories: Be on the Lookout
Topics: Fifth District, Homicide
The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Preston Higgs (pictured, male, DOB: 06-11-1984) as the suspected perpetrator of a homicide in the 1200 block of Desire Street.
March 4, 2021
Topics: Fourth District, Homicide
The NOPD is seeking to locate and interview a person of interest in the investigation of a homicide by shooting that occurred on December 2, 2013 in the 1200 block of Bellville Street.
by SPO Juan D Barnes Sr
March 3, 2021
The NOPD is investigating a homicide by shooting that occurred today, March 3, 2021, in the Fifth District.
by Gary S. Scheets
Categories: On Duty
Topics: Armed Robbery, First District, Second District, Sixth District
Weapons, ammunition, and drugs were seized during a search
The NOPD is investigating a homicide today (March 3, 2021) in the 1200 block of Desire Street.
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