The NOPD has arrested Corey Johnson (DOB: 10-30-1998) in the investigation of an attempted armed robbery in the 1000 block of Bienville Street during early morning hours today (May 18, 2018).
At about 3:30 a.m., Eighth District French Quarter Task Force officers received the description of a subject who had reportedly attempted to rob a victim at gunpoint, also allegedly firing a gunshot in the same vicinity. While investigating the report, officers observed an individual matching the description of the subject and conducted a stop, at which time the subject – later identified as Thomas – was detained and found to be in possession of a fully loaded handgun.
Johnson was arrested and booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center for principle to armed robbery and illegal carrying of a weapon.
Anyone with additional information in this incident is asked to contact Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080.