Author: Dave Minsky

300-lb robbery suspect hits victim on the head and takes wallet in Orleans Street incident, New Orleans Police say

A man is wanted in connection to a Thursday robbery incident on Orleans Street in which a victim was struck on the head before the suspect took his wallet, according to New Orleans Police.

The incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. in the 900 block of Orleans Street when the unidentified suspect (pictured above) began striking him in the back of the head, knocking him to the ground, according to New Orleans Police.

The suspect allegedly took the victim’s wallet and feld the scene.

The suspect is described in his late teens or early 20s, weighing about 300 pounds, and wore blants and a black jacket, according to New Orleans Police.

Anyone with information on this incident and/or the whereabouts of this suspect is asked to contact Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. Anonymous callers can contact Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 877-903-7867.

Man takes garden hose and extension cord from Gov. Nicholls Street shed, New Orleans Police say

(Photo: Courtesy of NOPD)
New Orleans Police are seeking the identity of a man wanted in connection to Governor Nicholls Street shed burglary last month.

The incident occurred shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Oct. 27 when an unidentified male suspect (pictured above) was captured on surveillance cameras entering the victim’s shed in the 800 block of Gov. Nicholls Street before taking a garden hose and an extension cord, according to New Orleans Police.

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. Anonymous callers can contact Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 877-903-7867.

Man caught with weed and loaded firearm on Bourbon Street, New Orleans Police say

A man was arrested Sunday after officers found him illegally in possession of a loaded firearm and marijuana on Bourbon Street, according to New Orleans Police.

Jerome Edwards, 47, was arrested after Eighth District Task Force officers located him in the 500 block of Bourbon Street and allegedly confiscated a semi-automatic handgun from his jacket, four full magazines, a plastic bag containing marijuana and a blunt.

Edwards was booked into Orleans Parish Justice Center, where he was booked on suspicion of gun and drug charges.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is asked to contact Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080.

Man suspected of carrying loaded handgun on Bourbon Street, New Orleans Police say

(Photo: Herbert Paige | NOPD)
New Orleans Police arrested a man accused of illegally carrying a loaded handgun on Bourbon Street Saturday.

Herbert Paige, 22, was arrested in the 500 block of Bourbon Street shortly before 1 a.m. when he was caught by Eighth District Task Force officers carrying a concealed Millennium handgun inside his jacket pocket, according to New Orleans Police.

Paige was chargd with illegal carrying of weapons and booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center.

The Taurus Millennium-series handgun Herbert Paige was allegedly found with when he was arrested by New Orleans Police in the 500 block of Bourbon Street on Saturday.

Suspect snatched backpack from victim in French Quarter simple robbery incident, New Orleans Police say

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New Orleans Police are seeking the identity of a suspect wanted in an alleged simply robbery incident in the French Quarter on Sunday.

The incident occurred shortly before 6:30 p.m. near the corner of Dauphine and Iberville streets, where the suspect (pictured above) approached a victim and snatched their backpack before fleeing the scene, New Orleans Police said.

The male suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, with a thin build, short hair and a clean cut beard. He was last seen wearing a grey shirt.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 877-903-7867.