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NOPD Seeking Suspect in Aggravated Assault of Police Officer in Fifth District

by Aaron E. Looney

November 18, 2020

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, Fifth District

NOPD Seeking Suspect in Aggravated Assault of Police Officer in Fifth District

The NOPD is seeking assistance in locating and identifying a suspect in the investigation of an aggravated assault of a police officer on November 13, 2020 at the intersection of Saint Anthony and North Rocheblave streets.

At approximately 10:37 a.m., the pictured subject ran from NOPD officers. When officers pursued the subject, he reportedly produced a firearm and pointed it at the officer before fleeing the location.

The suspect is described as a black male approximately 5’9” in height with a thin build and a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt with dark colored pants and a black baseball cap.

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Fifth District detectives at 504-658-6050 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.