The NOPD has arrested Adam Blazio (pictured, black male, DOB: 10-21-1978) on multiple charges in connection with an incident on May 10, 2022, in the 1300 block of Southlawn Boulevard.

On May 10, Fourth District personnel arrested Blazio for violating a protective order. During enaction of a search warrant on Blazio’s vehicle following the arrest, officers located a loaded firearm and additional ammunition, a jar suspected of containing approximately 127 oz. of suspected marijuana, a bag containing approximately .5 grams of suspected heroin, 18 tablets suspected of containing Butalbital, two tablets containing an unknown substance, approximately $9,500 in cash and suspected counterfeit prescription slips.

In addition to the violation of protective order charge, Blazio was additional charged with illegal carry of a firearm while in possession of narcotics, distribution/possession with the intent to distribute at Schedule II CDS, distribution/possession with the intent to distribute Schedule IV CDS, distribution/possession with the intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, and false prescription requirements.

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Fourth District detectives at 504-658-6040.