Category: Press Release

Woman fired handgun several times inside French Quarter gas station, New Orleans police say

Courtesy of NOPD.

A woman is accused of illegally firing a handgun inside a French Quarter gas station on July 1, according to the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD).

According to WGNO, an unidentified woman got into argument with an employee at the Chevron gas station located in the 400 block of N. Rampart St.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:19 p.m., according to the NOPD, when the woman returned with a gun and an unidentified shirtless male with distinctive lettering tattoos on his shoulder blades. Surveillance photographs released by the NOPD on July 14 show the woman pointing a handgun while entering the store.

The woman fired several shots into the air, according to the NOPD, but no one was injured. Both suspects immediately fled the store in a black Nissan Altima with an unknown temporary tag in the rear window, according to the NOPD.

The NOPD requests anyone with information on this incident or the identities and whereabouts of the suspects to contact First District detectives at 504-658-6010. Anonymous tipsters can call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 877-903-7867.

Police search for suspected attempted burglar on Dauphine Street

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The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is searching for a man who it said tried to burglarize a home in the French Quarter on Saturday, July 13.

According to the NOPD, the incident happened at approximately 2 p.m. in the 600 block of Dauphine Street when a person, who the police describes as a while male, damaged a fence gate to the residence and then damaged wooden panels on the rear doors. But the suspect didn’t get inside the house, according to the NOPD.

The NOPD provided a surveillance camera photograph of the suspect, which is pictured above.

The NOPD requests that anyone with information on the identity and whereabouts of the suspect to call Detective Marshall Scallan or any detective at the Eighth District at 504-658-6080. They can also call Crimestoppers anonymously at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 877-903-7867.

Police search for suspect wanted in July 6 business burglary on North Peters Street

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The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is searching for a man captured on a surveillance camera allegedly burglarizing a business in the 900 block of N. Peters St. in the French Quarter on July 6.

According to the NOPD, the incident occurred at approximately 2:27 a.m. when an unidentified man kicked out a glass pane window and entered the business, then removed an unknown amount of cash from two donation boxes.

NOPD says the suspect, who is described as having bushy hair and short beard, fled toward Dumaine Street. Police released a surveillance camera photograph of the suspect, pictured above, on July 8.

The NOPD requests anyone with information about the incident to call Detective Marshall Scallan or other Eight District detectives, at 504-658-6080. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 877-903-7867.

Man wanted for allegedly stealing $10,000 worth of hydrocodone pills from CVS on Decatur Street

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The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is searching for a man wanted for allegedly stealing approximately $10,000 worth of hydrocodone pills from the CVS Pharmacy at 620 Decatur St. on June 2.

According to the NOPD, the unidentified man entered the store at approximately 4 p.m. and took the pills, then fled the location. The NOPD released a surveillance photo of the suspect on July 18, which is pictured above.

The NOPD requests anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Detective Alicia Pierre at 504-658-6080. They can also call Crimestoppers anonymously at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 877-903-7867.

NOPD: Man reports theft of cash and $15,000 Rolex watch after meeting woman on Bourbon Street

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A man was deprived of one $15,000 black Rolex watch and roughly $2,000 on June 12 after meeting an unidentified woman on Bourbon Street, according to the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD).

Shortly after the encounter, according to the NOPD, both the man and woman went to his hotel in the 100 block of Barrone Street. The woman left the hotel alone and later the victim noticed his watch and cash missing, according to the NOPD, which noted that the incident was reported at approximately 4:40 a.m.

The NOPD released a photograph (pictured above) of the suspect on July 5.

The NOPD is investigating the alleged theft and is asking anyone with information to contact the Eighth District Investigative Unit at 504-658-6080, or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 504-822-111 or toll-free at 877-903-7867.