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Suspect Wanted For Aggravated Assault

by Barry C Fletcher

May 23, 2025

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Aggravated Assault, Battery

Suspect Wanted For Aggravated Assault

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for aggravated assault with a firearm. 

Wanted is Charles William Matthews (pictured), Black male, DOB 07/03/1980.  His last known address was in Slidell, LA.

Charles William Matthews is considered armed and dangerous. Citizens should not approach him and should call police instead. 

According to investigators, around 7:45 p.m. on May 10, 2025 in the 1500 block of Socrates Street Charles William Matthews threatened the two victims with a handgun and also committed a simple battery before fleeing.

Anyone with information regarding the rime or the location of Charles William Matthews is asked to call Fourth District detectives at 504-658-6040 or to anonymously call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.