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Suspect Wanted for Aggravated Battery on Dryades Street

by Ambria R. Washington

October 2, 2017

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, Sixth District

Suspect Wanted for Aggravated Battery on Dryades Street

The NOPD Sixth District is searching for Thaddeus Rhodes (DOB: 03/24/1959) for his involvement in an aggravated battery incident that occurred on September 30, 2017 in the 2900 block of Dryades Street.

The victim told police Rhodes approached him at about 11:30 p.m. from behind and struck him in the head with a metal-like object. The strike caused a large laceration to the back of the victim’s head. The victim told police the fight transpired due to Rhodes believing the victim owed him money. However, the victim denied owing him any money.

If anyone locates or knows the whereabouts of the wanted subject, please contact any Sixth District Investigations Unit (DIU) detective at 504-658-6130, 504-658-6060 or 911. 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.