NOPD
TAKES 30 GUNS OFF THE STREET DURING 2016 MARDI GRAS PATROLS
NEW ORLEANS-NOPD officers confiscated
30 guns over the past 12 days through aggressive proactive patrols on or near
the parade route this Mardi Gras season. The gun confiscations and subsequent
arrests were a direct result of a strong public safety plan implemented with
help from local, state and federal law enforcement partners.
"We had a zero tolerance policy for anyone who made the
decision to bring a weapon to Carnival and put our residents and visitors in
danger, and our results show it," said NOPD Superintendent Michael
Harrison. "Over the past 12 days, our officers have shown focused and
impressive police work that undoubtedly prevented violent situations from happening.
I commend the work of the men and women of the NOPD and thank our law
enforcement partners for their assistance. We are committed to continuing this
aggressive and proactive approach throughout the year."
NOPD started working at 100 percent staffing levels on January 29,
2016 as part of the public safety plan. All officers assigned to parade routes
worked at least 8 hours a day. All officers assigned to work in police
districts worked a minimum of 12 hour shifts. Officers return to regular staffing
levels tomorrow.
A summary of the incidents are below.
Sunday (Jan 31) in the 700 block of Canal Street
Around 7:20 p.m., Darrin James, 25, was stopped after detectives
observed him smoking marijuana in the area. During the field interview, James was
found to be in possession of a loaded pistol in his waistband. James was later
booked for Illegal Possession of a Weapon. This incident was documented under
item number A-36867-16.
Tuesday (Feb 2) near Bourbon and Conti Streets
Around 11:45 p.m., plain clothes detectives observed Demetrius
Wilson, 19, smoking marijuana in the area. Detectives walked up to Wilson and
identified themselves as police officers. Once the officers conducted a safety
pat down, Wilson was found to be in possession of loaded .380 caliber pistols
in a black back pack. Wilson was later arrested for Illegal Possession of a
Firearm. This incident was documented under item number B-02303-16.
Wednesday (Feb 3) in the 800 block of Canal Street
Around 2:30 p.m. Justin Lewis, 24, was arrested after he shot a
24-year-old man in the face after an argument. The victim ran down Canal
Street and collapsed near the intersection of Bourbon Street and Canal Streets.
Lewis fled down Canal toward Burgundy Street and was quickly apprehended
by Louisiana State Trooper without further incident. A pistol was later
recovered on the scene. Lewis was booked for Attempted Second Degree Murder and
Illegal Possession of a Weapon. This incident was documented under item
number B-02881-16
Around 9:04 p.m., in the 900 block of Canal Street
Keiron Martin, 29, was stopped after detectives observed him smoking
marijuana in the area. During the field interview, Martin was found to be in
possession of a loaded .40 caliber pistol in his front pants pocket. Martin was
later booked for Illegal Possession of a Weapon. This incident was documented
under number B-03221-16.
Thursday (Feb 4) in the 100 block of Elk Place
Around 4:59 p.m., Patrick Johnson, 17, was arrested after
detectives observed him concealing what appeared to be a gun in his waistband.
Once Johnson observed a marked NOPD cruiser in the area he attempted to flee
but he was later apprehended without any incident. During the course of the
investigation, detectives found Johnson to be in possession of a .9mm pistol
concealed in his waistband. Johnson was booked for Illegal Possession of a
Weapon. This incident was documented under item number B-04193-16.
Around 8:30 p.m., in the 700 block of Canal Street
Plain clothes detectives were on proactive patrol when they
observed what they believed to be a handle of a gun on one of three suspect’s
pocket. During the investigation, detectives conducted a pat down on a
16-year-old male and confiscated a Glock Handgun. Simultaneously, the
detectives conducted pat downs on 18-year-old Will Everfield and 27-year-old
Derrel Dibartolo at which time they attempted to run from from the
detectives. As Everfield was fleeing from detectives, a handgun dropped
from his waistband and fell to the ground. Detectives were able to
apprehend Everfield and confiscate the handgun. During the field
interview,Dibartolo attempted to run but he subsequently to apprehended.
Three firearms were confiscated and the suspects were all booked with Illegal
Possession of a Firearm. Dibartolo was additionally booked with
Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. This incident was documented under item
number B-04405-16.
Around 10:00 p.m., in the 300 block of Bourbon Street
An NOPD mounted unit was flagged down by a concerned citizen
advising them that a suspect had a concealed gun in the block. The
officers located the suspect after a thorough search of the area. During
questioning, the suspect became evasive and nervous at which time the pistol
fell from his waistband onto the ground. The suspect later identified as
Brandon Sauce, 24, was booked with Illegal Carrying of a Firearm. This
incident was documented under item number B-04502-16.
Around 10:55 p.m., in the 100 block of Saint Charles Avenue
Detectives observed two suspects smoking marijuana in the area.
The detectives approached the suspects later identified as, 33-year-old
William Powell and 28-year-old Fred Clark and advised them that they were under
investigation for possibly being in possession of marijuana. When
the detectives conducted a pat down on the suspects, they found both suspect’s
to be in possession of a firearm. Powell was arrested for Possession of a
Concealed Firearm and Marijuana, Possession of a Firearm while in Possession of
Narcotics and a Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Clark was arrested
for Possession of a Concealed Firearm. This incident was documented under
item number B-04616-16.
Friday (Feb 5) near Tulane Avenue and Elk Place
Around 6:00 p.m., detectives observed Harry Reese, 34, smoking
marijuana in the area. Detectives walked up to Reese and identified themselves
as police officers. During the investigatory stop, Reese was found to be in
possession of a loaded pistol in a blue back pack. Reese was later booked for
Illegal Possession of a Firearm. This incident was documented under item number
B-05876-16.
Around 9:30 p.m., detectives observed Joseph Bell, 20, smoking
marijuana near the McDonald’s restaurant located in the 700 block of Canal
Street. Detectives walked up to Bell and identified themselves as police
officers. During the investigatory stop, Bell was found to be in possession of
a loaded .22 caliber pistol in his front pants pocket. Bell was later booked
for Illegal Possession of a Firearm. This incident was documented under item
number B-05876-16.
Around 9:50 p.m., detectives observed Terrance Thomas, 22, smoking
marijuana in the 900 block of Canal Street. Detectives walked up to Thomas and
identified themselves as police officers. During the stop, Thomas was found to
be in possession of a loaded .9MM pistol in his pants pocket. Thomas was booked
for Illegal Possession of a Firearm. This incident was documented under item
number B-05892-16.
Around 10:15 p.m., Michael Hanson, 45, of Smyrna, Georgia was
arrested after officers observed a pistol fall from his back pocket after he
was trying to catch Mardi Gras beads in the 1000 block of Saint Charles Avenue.
Officers confiscated the weapon and stored in the NOPD evidence room under item
number B-05921-16.
Saturday (Feb 6) Lee’s Lane near General Meyer Avenue
Around 10:05 a.m., 24-year-old Kevin McKennie was arrested after a
concerned citizen informed officers, who were assigned along the NOMTOC parade
route, that he observed McKennie conceal a pistol in his waistband. Officers
immediately approached McKennie and conducted a safety pat down. During the
safety pat down, Officers recovered a loaded .40 Caliber pistol from his
waistband. McKennie was later arrested and booked with Illegal Possession
of a Firearm. This incident was documented under item number B-06555-16.
Around 7:30 p.m., plain clothes detectives observed Keanon Wills,
22, and Derrick Smith, 26, smoking marijuana in 800 block of Canal Street.
Detectives walked up to the pair and identified themselves as police officers.
Once the officers conducted a safety pat on the pair, they both were found to
be in possession of loaded pistols in their waistbands. Both Wills and Smith
were later arrested for Illegal Possession of a Firearm. This incident was documented
under item number B-07194-16.
Around 10:15 p.m., detectives observed Andre Anderson, 28, smoking
marijuana in the 100 block of Bourbon Street. Detectives walked up to Anderson
and identified themselves as police officers. During the investigatory stop,
Anderson was found to be in possession of a loaded pistol in his waistband.
Anderson was later booked for Illegal Possession of a Firearm. This incident
was documented under item number B-07431-16.
Sunday (Feb 7) in the 800 block of Canal Street
Around 12:15 p.m., detectives observed Craden Barnett, 23, smoking
marijuana in the area. Detectives walked up to Barnett and identified
themselves as police officers. During the investigatory stop, Barnett was found
to be in possession of a loaded pistol in his waistband. Barnett was later
booked for Illegal Possession of a Firearm. This incident was documented under
item number B-07634-16.
Sunday (Feb 7) near the intersection of Canal and South Rampart
Streets
Around 8:00 p.m., Frankquin Hodges, 17, was stopped after
detectives observed him smoking marijuana in the area. During the field
interview Hodges was found to be in possession of a loaded .9mm pistol in his
waistband. Hodges was later booked for Illegal Possession of a Firearm. This
incident was documented under item number B-08703-16.
Around 10:21 p.m., 26-year-old Jarrel Joseph of Thibodaux,
Louisiana was arrested after he pointed a pistol at a 20-year-old man inside of
a parking garage in the 200 block of North Rampart Street. Joseph was later
apprehended as he attempted to run from responding officers. He was booked with
Aggravated Assault, Illegal Carrying of a Firearm and Flight from an Officer. This
incident was documented under item number B-08706-16.
Monday (Feb 8) in the 800 block of Canal Street
Around 7:00 p.m., Terrance Carter, 24, was stopped by detectives
after they observed him smoking marijuana in the area. During the
investigation, detectives found him to be in possession of a loaded .357
revolver inside of his front pants pocket. Carter was later booked with Illegal
Carrying of a Firearm. This incident was documented under item number B-10102-16.
Monday (Feb 8) in the 100 block of Bourbon Street
Around midnight, Derrick Varnado, 22, was stopped by detectives
after they observed him smoking marijuana in the area. During the
investigation, detectives found him to be in possession of a loaded pistol
inside of his front pants pocket. He was later booked with Illegal Carrying of
a Weapon. This incident was documented under item number B-08997-16.
Tuesday (Feb 9) in the 200 block of Bourbon Street
Around midnight, detectives observed Jamal Jones, 20, smoking
marijuana in the area. Detectives walked up to Jones and identified themselves as
police officers. During the investigatory stop, Jones was found to be in
possession of a loaded pistol in his waistband. Anderson was later booked for
Illegal Possession of a Firearm. This incident was documented under item number
B-10369-16.
800 block of Canal Street Mardi Gras Day
Around 4:15 p.m., plain clothes detectives observed 24-year-old
Christopher Brown concealing to what they believed a gun in his front pants
pocket. Detectives were able to catch up Brown on foot in the 800 block of
Canal Street. The detectives identified themselves as police officers and
approached Brown carefully. During the investigatory stop, Brown was found to
be in possession of a loaded pistol in his waistband. Barnett was later booked
for Illegal Possession of a Firearm. This incident was documented under item
number B-10102-16.
Euterpe Street and Saint Charles Avenue
Around 4:43 p.m., Cortrell
Bryant, 23,was arrested after he allegedly shot two men, both 18-years-old after
an argument near the Euterpe Street and Saint Charles Avenue. Bryant was later apprehended
in the area while he was still in possession of a .9MM pistol. He was
ultimately booked for two counts of Aggravated Battery by Shooting and Illegal
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. This
incident was documented under item number B-11201-16.
The Fourth, Sixth and Eight District General Assignment Units are
in charge of the investigations.
Citizens with information that can help solve these crimes are
asked to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111 or toll-free
1-877-903-STOP. You could receive a cash reward of up to $2,500 for the
information leading only to the arrest, except on homicides, where
Crimestoppers will pay half of the reward upon the arrest and half on the
indictment of the responsible person(s). You do not have to give your
name nor testify to receive the reward but you must contact Crimestoppers directly
with your information. Citizens can also submit an anonymous tip online
to Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppersgno.org.
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