Citizen Crime Watch Blog

On April 29th at or about 2:40 am, the victim was inside her residence located in the 2400 block of Joliet Street. She heard a horn blow and went to the window to check it out. The victim observed a red truck in front of her house and recognized it as belonging to a friend. She exited her residence and walked to the truck. When she did, her friend (Carl Nearly), pointed a handgun at her and threatened her. The victim fled to her residence and called police. Officers subsequently arrested one Carl Nearly (BM, 12/3/43), residing at 3424 Mistletoe Street. Nearly was charged with aggravated assault. The victim was unharmed.

If you have any further information on this case, please contact Sgt. Shaun Ferguson at 658-6022 or 658-6020. You may also call Crimestoppers anonymously at 822-1111.

Remember to report any suspicious persons or activities you see in your neighborhood by calling 821-2222. In an emergency, call 911 immediately.

Major Kirk Bouyelas
Second District Commander
New Orleans Police Department

Email Blast
NOPD 2nd District

On April 26th at or about 11:50 pm, the victims left a local bar and proceeded to the 5300 block of Annunciation Street . While at that location, the victim’s were approached from behind by two black male subjects. The suspects produced a silver colored handgun and proceeded to rob the male victim of his wallet. They also robbed the female victim of her purse. The suspects fled on foot, making good their escape. Suspect #1 was described as a black male, 18-22 years, wearing a yellow shirt and gray pants. Suspect #2 was only described as a black male.

If you have any further information on this case, please contact Sgt. Shaun Ferguson or Det. Brian Baye at 658-6022 or 658-6020. You may also call Crimestoppers anonymously at 822-1111.

Remember to report any suspicious persons or activities you see in your neighborhood by calling 821-2222. In an emergency, call 911 immediately.

Major Kirk Bouyelas
Second District Commander
New Orleans Police Department

On April, 21, 2008 at or about 10:02 am the victim was working at 4200 S. Miro St., when he was approached by an unknown black male.  The black male asked the victim if he had a cigar.  The victim advised him that he did not smoke.  The black male then began to walk away, then turned around and produced a black semi-automatic handgun from the rear pocket and said.  “Give me your money.”  The victim then gave the perpetrator his wallet and cell phone.   The suspect then fled on foot on Milan St. towards Napoleon, then unknown.  The suspect is described as black male 20-25 years old, 5’07”, wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, medium twist in his hair and clean shaven.

If you have any further information on this case, please contact Sgt. Rick Pari or Det. Gant at 658-6022 or 658-6020.  You may also call Crimestoppers anonymously at 822-1111.

Remember to report any suspicious persons or activities you see in your neighborhood by calling 821-2222. In an emergency, call 911 immediately.

Major Kirk Bouyelas Commander, 2nd Police District
New Orleans Police Department

Email Blast
NOPD 2nd District
+++ UPDATE +++

Second District detectives were able to identify a suspect in the robbery which occurred April 5th in the 8300 block of Zimple Street. The suspect was positively identified by the victim via a photographic line-up. Detectives have secured an arrest warrant for Joshua Despenza (BM, 3/7/86). A photo is attached (rap sheet). Detectives are also investigating his involvement in other robbery offenses in the district.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Joshua Despenza, please contact Sgt. Shaun Ferguson at 658-6024 or 658-6020. You may also call Crimestoppers anonymously at 822-1111.

Remember to report any suspicious persons or activities you see in your neighborhood by calling 821-2222. In an emergency, call 911 immediately.

Major Kirk Bouyelas
Second District Commander
New Orleans Police Department

Related:
2nd District Email Blast, 4/7/08

Email Blast
NOPD 2nd District

On the morning of April 9th, Second District Detectives and FBI Agents executed a narcotics search warrant at 4732 S. Liberty Street . Officers arrested two subjects inside the residence. They were identified as Cedric Terry (BM 6-26-77) and Calisha Jones (BF, 9-13-86). Confiscated pursuant to the warrant was approximately 1/2 ounce of crack cocaine, several bags of marijuana (which had been packaged for distribution), and a .380 caliber Bryco Jennings handgun.

Note: Cedric Terry has two previous convictions for possession of crack cocaine and was under house arrest at the time of this arrest.

Remember to report any suspicious persons or activities you see in your neighborhood by calling 821-2222. In an emergency, call 911 immediately.

Major Kirk Bouyelas
Second District Commander
New Orleans Police Department

Email Blast
NOPD 2nd District

On April 5th between about 8:10am and 9:00 am, a black male suspect committed several robberies in the 2nd District area. The offense locations were as follows:

1. 800 block of Short Street (Simple Robbery – No Weapon Used)
2. 8300 block of Zimple Street (Armed Robbery – Implied Weapon)
3. Dante & Freret Street ((Simple Robbery – No Weapon Used)
4. 1200 block of Joseph Street (Armed Robbery)

The suspect is described as a black male in his early 20’s, 5’10” - 6’0”, thin build, dark complexion, short black hair, wearing an orange or reddish colored shirt and black pants. The suspect was driving a blue convertible car with a black top. The car may have been a Toyota Solaris.

If you have any further information on this case, please contact Sgt. Shaun Ferguson at 658-6024 or 658-6020. You may also call Crimestoppers anonymously at 822-1111.

Remember to report any suspicious persons or activities you see in your neighborhood by calling 821-2222. In an emergency, call 911 immediately.

Major Kirk Bouyelas
Second District Commander
New Orleans Police Department

Email Blast
NOPD 2nd District

As per discussion at the recent NONPACC meeting, we will begin sending out email notices on when/where officers will be on walking beats in the 2nd District.

On March 20th officers will be on walking beats in “Zone F”, between the hours of 7:00am – 7:00pm. We would encourage you to stop the officers and introduce yourself. Let them know about your neighborhood and any concerns you may have.

On March 23rd officers will be on walking beats in “Zone B”, between the hours of 7:00am – 7:00pm. We would encourage you to stop the officers and introduce yourself. Let them know about your neighborhood and any concerns you may have.

On March 30th officers will be on walking beats in “Zone F”, between the hours of 7:00am – 7:00pm. We would encourage you to stop the officers and introduce yourself. Let them know about your neighborhood and any concerns you may have.

Major Kirk Bouyelas
Second District Commander
New Orleans Police Department

Email Blast
NOPD 2nd District

On March 14th at or about 4:15 pm, the victim was walking in the 800 block of Napoleon Avenue. He was approached from behind by a black male suspect who grabbed him around the neck. The suspect was joined by two other black males, who forcibly took the victim’s laptop computer. The three suspects then fled on foot into the 4400 block of Constance Street .

Officers were in the immediate area and responded quickly. They apprehended both suspects near Bordeaux Street . The victim positively identified both suspects as the persons who stole his laptop. Arrested was Aaron McDonald (BM, 4/15/1989), residing at 4817 Coliseum Street (photo attached). Also arrested was a KNOWN 16 year old juvenile who resided in the 4800 block of Constance Street .

If you have any further information on this case, please contact Sgt. Shaun Ferguson or Det. Brian Baye at 658-6022 or 658-6020. You may also call Crimestoppers anonymously at 822-1111.

Remember to report any suspicious persons or activities you see in your neighborhood by calling 821-2222. In an emergency, call 911 immediately.

Major Kirk Bouyelas
Second District Commander
New Orleans Police Department

Sixth District E-Mail Blast:

On Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at about 9:20 am, there was a robbery in the 1900 block of Magazine Street. As the victim was attempting to enter a building in the block, the perpetrator approached from the rear, placed a handgun in the victim’s back and demanded her property. The victim turned over her purse containing personal belongings and the perpetrator fled the scene in an uptown direction on Magazine Street . The perpetrator was described as a black female, 23-25 yrs old, 5’3” to 5’4”, 120 pounds, medium build, light complexion, wearing a brown colored sweatshirt with a pull over hood.

A computer generated composite was completed with the victim and is attached to this e-mail. If anyone has information concerning this incident, please contact the New Orleans Police Department at 821-2222 for non emergency response and 911 for emergencies.

Lieutenant Michael Lohman
Sixth District Investigative Unit

NOPD looking for missing 15-year-old girl
by The Times-Picayune
Tuesday March 11, 2008, 6:27 PM

The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 15-year-old girl reported missing since Thursday.

According to investigators, Derione Guillory was last seen by her mother, Yolanda Guillory, at her residence in the 14700 block of Emory Street. Mrs. Guillory advised this is uncharacteristic of her daughter, whom she hasn’t seen or heard from since.

Derione Guillory is described as an African American female, approximately 5-foot 6-inches, 170 pounds with black hair.

Anyone with information that can help locate the teenager should contact the New Orleans Police Department at 821-2222.