The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of February 23-March 1, 2025.
Click the chart below for a larger version. Please note that these statistical figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.
Notable arrests made
During the listed week, the NOPD also made the following notable arrest(s):
- On February 28, the NOPD arrested Anthony Berry (black male, DOB: 02-16-2986) in connection with multiple auto burglaries and one auto theft, all occurring in the Eighth District. He was additionally booked with one count of theft of a firearm.
Gun arrests (arrests made under LA RS 14:95 and sub-items)
Year to date, the NOPD has made 57 arrests for illegal possession of a firearm. This is a 64-percent decrease compared to 154 arrests made during the same period in 2024.
Gun seizures
Additionally, as of February 18, the NOPD in 2025 had seized 224 firearms in criminal investigations, a 54-percent decrease compared to 488 such seizures made during the same period in 2024.
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