Category: Bourbon Street

Charges dropped against UFC fighter Nate Diaz over Bourbon Street brawl

Picture by Bhenricksen | CC Wikipedia

New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams said that he won’t be pursuing second-degree battery charges against UFC fighter Nate Diaz stemming from a Bourbon Street fight captured on video earlier this year, local news media reported on Monday.

A video posted to social media showed Diaz allegedly choking out a man following an altercation in front of Crescent City Pizza Works (407 Bourbon St.) on April 21. An arrest warrant was issued for Diaz, although he turned himself in six days later.

Local news outlets, including nola.com and WWL, cited officials in the DA’s office who reviewed the video and determined the evidence is not “sufficient support to prove the alleged crime.”

WWL reported that Diaz’ attorney claimed his client was “aggressively pursued” by a man and that Diaz was merely defending himself. The went limp during the choke hold and hit his head on the curb after Diaz let him go, WWL said.

A video of the incident was posted to social media last April and can be viewed here: https://tinyurl.com/mpuz35d7.

The Quarter Report!

The following is taken from the New Orleans Police calls-for-service daily log and includes incidents reported in and near the French Quarter. For a more complete incident log, visit data.nola.gov.

Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023:
6:13 PM – NOPD received a report of an assault with a weapon in the 1000 St. Ann Street.

Monday, Aug. 7:
2:05 AM – NOPD received a report of a robbery near the intersection of Bourbon Street and Orleans Avenue.

Friday, Aug. 11:
3:49 AM – NOPD received a report of a robbery near the intersection of St. Louis and Bourbon streets.

5:09 AM – NOPD received a report of a robbery in the 500 block of Bourbon Street.

11:02 AM – NOPD received a report of an assault with a weapon in the 400 block of Dauphine Street.

Sunday, Aug. 13:
1 AM – NOPD received a report of a commercial burglary in the 700 block of Canal Street.

1:47 AM – NOPD received a report of a robbery in the 700 block of Bourbon Street.

Monday, Aug. 14:
1:15 AM – NOPD received a report of a murder by stabbing in the 1300 block of Decatur Street.

Saturday, Aug. 19:
8:46 AM – NOPD received a report of a robbery in the 700 block of Iberville Street.

Monday, Aug. 21:
1:46 PM – NOPD received a report of a robbery in the 100 block of Bourbon Street.

Wednesday, Aug. 23:
8:33 AM – NOPD received a report of a commercial burglary in the 800 block of North Rampart Street.

11:27 PM – NOPD received a report of a residential burglary in the 600 block of Barracks Street.

Thursday, Aug. 24:
9:16 AM – NOPD received a report of a robbery in the 400 block of North Rampart Street.

10:11 PM – NOPD received a report of a residential burglary in the 800 block of Bienville Stree.t

Friday, Aug. 25:
12:35 AM – NOPD received a report of a robbery in the 100 block of Bourbon Street.

8:08 AM – NOPD received a report of a commercial burglary in the 800 block of Decatur Street.

Saturday, Aug. 26:
3:39 AM – NOPD received a report of an armed robbery in the 300 block of Bourbon Street.

6:08 PM – NOPD received a report of a robbery in the 600 block of Iberville Street.

10:42 PM – R=NOPD received a report of a robbery near the intersection of St. Louis and Bourbon streets.

Sunday, Aug. 27:
1:28 AM – NOPD received a report of a robbery near the intersection of Iberville and Bourbon streets.

1:01 PM – NOPD received a report of a commercial burglary in the 600 block Decatur Street.

4:36 PM – NOPD received a report of a robbery near the intersection of Bourbon and St. Ann streets.

11:51 PM – NOPD received a report of an armed robbery in the 200 block of Dauphine street.

Monday, Aug. 28:
12:10 AM – NOPD received a report of an armed robbery in the 900 block of Dumaine Street.

Tuesday, Aug. 29:
10:43 AM – NOPD received a report of a commercial burglary in the 600 block of Pirates Alley.

Thursday, Aug. 31:
3:47 PM – NOPD received a report of a residential burglary in the 800 block of Dumaine Street.

Couple sought in connection to alleged simple robbery near Bourbon, Canal streets

Photo courtesy of the NOPD.

New Orleans Police are seeking two people who are wanted for questioning in connection to a simple robbery and fraud that occurred near the intersection of Canal and Bourbon streets earlier this month, officials said.

The incident occurred on Sept. 9, where NOPD officials said the simple robbery and fraud occurred. While the couple isn’t wanted for the robbery, NOPD officials said they are wanted for alleged access device fraud.

On Monday, New Orleans Police released surveillance camera footage of the couple and the alleged vehicle in which they fled the scene.

Anyone with information on the identities or whereabouts of the couple pictured above, or on the incident, is urged to contact NOPD detectives at 504-658-6080 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

Red Dress Run 2023 (PHOTOS)

All photos by Eric T. Styles
Crowds of people wearing red dresses flooded Marigny, Bywater and the French Quarter on Saturday for the annual Red Dress Run. Usually held on the second weekend of August, it’s technically a race that you register for, with the proceeds going to support charity — although no registering doesn’t necessarily preclude participate.

Many just said “fuck it,” and decided to don a skimpy red garment and proceeded to get wasted early this morning. Were you one of those people? Let us know.

Pair sought in suspected pickpocket incident near Bourbon, Iberville streets

NOPD says these two people were involved in a pickpocket incident on May 2.
Pickpocket alert!

New Orleans Police are searching for a male and female couple they say took a male victim’s cellphone and wallet in a pickpocket incident near the intersection of Bourbon and Iberville streets on May 2.

The incident occurred at about 2 a.m. near the intersection, where the male victim was standing and was approached by an unknown Black female, who was observed on surveillance camera footage rubbing on him and then going through his pockets, according to the NOPD.

Police said the female stole the victim’s cell phone and wallet, which she placed “into the rear of her pants.” Shortly afterward, a Black male suspect was observed reaching into the rear of the Black female’s pants and taking the stolen property before walking away, according to the NOPD.

Anyone who knows the identity of the alleged suspects is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080.