The NOPD Seventh District arrested Eddie James (DOB: 05-01-00) for illegal carrying of a firearm and resisting an officer on Monday, November 27, 2017.
At around 12:34 a.m., Detectives Michael Sartain and Dylan Warter attempted to conduct a suspicious person stop on James in the 5700 block of Crowder Boulevard. However, James was seen fleeing from the officers on foot, removing the above firearm from his waistband and discarding it in a nearby parking lot.
James was eventually apprehended and transported to Central Lock-up. The firearm recovered was identified as a Smith and Wesson .380.
Anyone with any other information on this incident should contact any Seventh District detective at 504-658-6070. Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.