The New Orleans Police Department has released its weekly crime statistics for the period from November 10-16. The report includes details on recent arrests and provides an overview of crime trends in the city, reflecting the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing these issues, as reported by theNew Orleans Police Department.
Stacy Johnson, a 40-year-old man, was detained last Thursday morning on suspicion of rape along the Lafitte Greenway. According to an official report fromNew Orleans Police Department, “Bystanders in the area assisted in detaining Johnson until police arrived to effect an arrest.”
Five juveniles, aged 11 to 16, have been arrested in connection with threats made against 16 local schools. These threats, which included social media posts and written messages on school property, are being investigated. The details about their motivations are still unclear, as mentioned by theNew Orleans Police Department.
The latest statistics from theNew Orleans Police Departmentshow a decrease in gun-related offenses. Year-to-date, New Orleans Police Department has made 376 arrests for illegal possession of a firearm, down 43% from 665 arrests in the same period in 2023. Additionally, 1,927 firearms have been seized in criminal investigations in 2024, a 21% decrease from 2,491 seizures last year. While these numbers suggest progress, firearms remain a significant issue in the city.
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