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Wanted Suspect Identified by NOPD in Fourth District Aggravated Assault

by Aaron E. Looney

May 16, 2022

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, Fourth District

Wanted Suspect Identified by NOPD in Fourth District Aggravated Assault

The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Jeramie Garrett (pictured, black male, DOB: 05-01-1985) in the investigation of an aggravated assault with a firearm incident that occurred on May 13, 2022 in the 1700 block of General DeGaulle Drive.

Through investigation, NOPD Fourth District detectives determined Garrett to be the perpetrator who reportedly entered an office and pointed a rifle at the victim while demanding money claimed was owed to him. Garrett then allegedly fired the rifle several times into the ground near the victim before fleeing the scene.

Garrett is wanted on one count each of aggravated assault with a firearm, illegal use of a firearm and illegal carrying of a firearm.

Anyone with additional information on this incident or on Jeramie Garrett’s whereabouts is asked to contact NOPD Fourth District detectives at 504-658-6040 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.