tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437493205301255262024-03-13T12:07:39.750-07:00New Orleans Criminal Lawyer, New Orleans Divorce Lawyer and Traffic LawyerNew Orleans Criminal Lawyer, Metairie Divorce Lawyer, Criminal Attorney New Orleans, New Orleans Traffic Lawyer, Kenner Criminal Lawyer, New Orleans Divorce Lawyers, Chalmette Divorce Lawyer, Chalmette Criminal Lawyers, Slidell Divorce Attorney, and Louisiana Attorneys.Harold E. Weiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172053246867230331noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443749320530125526.post-2129158240938810102012-07-29T21:49:00.002-07:002012-07-29T21:49:52.148-07:00Synthetic Marijuana in Louisiana<br />
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Synthetic, designer drugs were just starting to make waves in Jefferson Parish last fall when Lt. John Ladd, a detective with the <a href="http://topics.nola.com/tag/jefferson-parish-sheriff%27s-office/index.html" style="color: #305cb6; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Sheriff's Office</a> narcotics division, visited the hospital rooms of two Metairie teenagers hospitalized after smoking man-made marijuana. One 14-year-old girl went into immediate cardiac arrest after taking a toke and had to be resuscitated at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie. The other, a 16-year-old girl, smoked before what turned out to be a frightening trip to the Esplanade mall in Kenner.</div>
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"They were walking into the mall, and she sees the bushes and trees talking to her and jumping around. She passed out, and they called EMS," Ladd said.<div style="line-height: 1.55em; padding: 3px 0px 17px;">
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Both girls told Ladd they had been smoking "POW!," an illegal "botanical potpourri" sold by The Rob Shop, a smoke shop with two locations in Metairie.</div>
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Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office investigators on July 19 announced<a href="http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2012/07/jefferson_parish_announces_arr_1.html" style="color: #305cb6; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">the arrests of the business's owners</a>, Robert Bentel Jr. and Robert McPhail, along with nine other suspects in a wide-ranging crackdown on synthetic marijuana manufacturing and distribution in the parish. Detectives seized more than $1 million in cash, drugs and other assets.</div>
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Detectives uncovered an alleged trafficking business that spread to several states. But their investigation also revealed that synthetic marijuana appealed to more than just mischievous high schoolers. Agents watched adults -- including soccer moms and seniors -- make their way into stores that were under surveillance to buy the drug.</div>
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Case detective Adrian Thompson said while crack and heroin tend to attract a certain subset of users, synthetic marijuana consumers run the gamut.</div>
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"With this drug, it was everyone from 13 to 70," he said. "The well-dressed, well-to-do types and the not-as-well-dressed. Every rung of the socioeconomic ladder was touched. It was completely across the board."</div>
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Emergency room doctors at Interim LSU Public Hospital in New Orleans noticed the same diversity in the patients treated there for overdoses of the synthetic substance, according Dr. Victor Tuckler, the ER's toxicologist. He and detective say users are drawn by the drug's over-the-counter availability.</div>
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The Sheriff's Office has found synthetic marijuana sold out in the open at service stations and convenience stores as well as on the Internet. No backstreet deals or clandestine hook-ups with a possibly shady dealer.</div>
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"A lot of the public believes that it's somewhat safe because it's being sold at retail outlets," said Capt. Keith Simone, another Sheriff's Office narcotics agent.</div>
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That lure, authorities say, is a lie. Many users ingest synthetic marijuana expecting the same effects as naturally grown grass but find themselves suffering from high blood pressure, nausea, high fevers, seizures and hallucinations, Tuckler said.</div>
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"A lot of their behavior and their presentation is very similar to people high on cocaine," he said</div>
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But what has proven more harmful is the psychosis that seems to accompany the drug's use, Tuckler said. Patients have developed delusions, violent paranoia or extreme suicidal thoughts, symptoms that persist for days, sometimes weeks.</div>
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Authorities have no way of knowing the drugs' long-term effects because the chemical makeups are always changing. Accused local manufacturers buy the active ingredients for synthetic marijuana in powder form from unregulated chemists overseas, mostly in China, Thompson said.</div>
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They dissolve the powder into liquid acetone, the chemical used in nail polish remover, then spray it onto harmless, dried plant leaves. Authorities suspect they might include additives like hallucinogens and or nicotine.</div>
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Those back room chemists and manufacturers stay one step ahead of law enforcement by easily changing the molecular makeup of the raw chemical whenever new laws are passed banning a particular formula.</div>
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And the unknown is what makes these drugs even more dangerous, said Dr. Mark Ryan, director of the Louisiana Poison Center.</div>
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"A number of these substances have never been tested on anything," Ryan said. "You could use of these substances and end up with Parkinson's syndrome in a week that's never going to go away. No one knows."</div>
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Thompson said suspicious parents should keep an eye out for the small flashy packages of "potpourri" that bear names like "POW!", "Nola Diamond", "Mojo", "K-2" and "Spice." Adults of all ages using the drug should beware, Tuckler said. Synthetic marijuana is dangerous not just in the physical, but in the mental sense.</div>
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"You have a kid who's in college who just wants to have a good time," Tuckler said. "He experiments and the next day, he's suicidal and paranoid. That paranoia could stay the rest of his life. That's how devastating it could be."</div>
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Actor <a href="http://topics.nola.com/tag/russell-brand/index.html" style="color: #305cb6; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Russell Brand</a> must perform 20 hours of community service and pay a $500 court fee to resolve a misdemeanor charge stemming from a <a href="http://www.nola.com/celebrities/index.ssf/2012/03/russell_brand_arrest_could_lea.html" style="color: #305cb6; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">confrontation with a photographer</a> in <a href="http://www.nola.com/new-orleans/" style="color: #305cb6; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">New Orleans</a>. Brand did not appear in <a href="http://topics.nola.com/tag/new-orleans-courts/index.html" style="color: #305cb6; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Municipal Court </a>Thursday morning, but his attorney, Robert Glass, entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf to a charge of criminal damage to property.</div>
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Glass said that under a deal with the district attorney's office, the case would be dismissed if the actor provides proof he has completed the service requirement by Aug. 31.</div>
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Pierce died from multiple gunshots wounds to the body, and police say they found shell casings from two weapons at the scene.</div>
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McClure has several prior arrests for narcotics possession, firearm possession and resisting arrest, authorities said.</div>
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Fortunato said investigators also are searching for Chasity Griffin, 21, of Denham Springs in connection with Pierce's death. Griffin is wanted for second degree murder and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Griffin also has several prior arrests for narcotics possession, assault and flight from police.</div>
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Pierce's girlfriend said he was on Fourth Street getting his car washed at the time of the shooting, and police initially said they were responding to a report of a gun battle in the neighborhood. Authorities have not released a motive.</div>
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Anyone with information on the shooting or who knows the whereabouts of Chasity Griffin is asked to contact Homicide Detective Travis Eserman at 365-5300 or Crimestoppers at 822.1111.</div>
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Louisiana State Police and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office have announced a DWI checkpoint in West Jefferson on Saturday. The Checkpoint is for the purposes of testing drivers to determine if they have been drinking and driving. The traffic stops start at 8 p.m. July 7th, 2012 in an unknown location on the Westbank of Jefferson Parish.</div>
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The Louisiana State blood alcohol limit is 0.08% of blood alcohol per volume as set forth in Louisiana Revised Statute 14:98. A person shown to have that blood alcohol concentration or higher will be automatic assumed to be intoxicated. A person has the right under Louisiana State Criminal Statutes to refuse to blow 2 times. On a third refusal the Police have the authority to take blood from a suspect.</div>
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It is unknown whether or not the police have a blanket warrant to take blood samples from drivers without the need for a particularized warrant. Remember not to waive your rights and the Louisiana State Department of Motor Vehicles has to give you do process before suspending your license.</div>
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One of the most controversial aspects of a DUI stop is the field sobriety test (FSTs). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has developed a model system for managing Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) training. They have published numerous training manuals associated with FSTs. As a result of the NHTSA studies, the walk-and-turn test was determined to be 68% accurate, and the one-leg stand test is only 65% accurate when administered to people within the study parameters.</div>
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By Attorney Harold E. Weiser III of the Weiser Law Firm 3801 Canal Street #205 New Orleans, Louisiana 70119 504-358-2273</div>
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Take the case in La. in the early<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1960’s of Betty and “Lucky” Louie concerning divorce.</em> he asked her to return or he would file for a legal separation. Since Betty was unwilling to return to Louie at their domicile despite his request for her to do so, reconciliation seemed doomed. And Louie filled for a legal separation which was the legal road toward divorce under such circumstances in the early 1960’s. The court granted them a legal separation. In court it was brought out that Betty’s mother did not think that Louie was good enough for her daughter. The father did not believe anyone was good enough for his daughter; furthermore, he declared her too immature to marry. The court granted Louie’s request for a Bernard Parish) and a year later Betty’s attorney filed for a divorce which was granted. It seems that Louie’s love claimed that she was too young to fulfill the role as Louie’s wife was a self- fulfilling prophecy. In other words, Betty followed her parents’ demand that she leave her husband and their domicile in order to reunite with her parents. And notwithstanding, she had flatly refused Louie’s request to return to him at their matrimonial domicile or accompany him to any other living arrangement whatsoever.</div>
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In order to understand what had happened prior to this marriage debacle the following narration is necessary. Betty and “Lucky” Louie had eloped from New Orleans (Orleans Parish) to a neighboring parish (St. Bernard) to get married. Betty was 18 years old and Louie was 21. However, after locating a justice of the peace in Chalmette (St. Bernard Parish) they were told that a marriage license was needed to have their dreams fulfilled. So, “Lucky” Louie’s attempt at married was thwarted or at least delayed – giving him (and her) a second chance to reconsider. Without hesitation the following week the two love birds obtained a marriage license from the parish of their birth – Orleans. Again without hesitation and with determination Betty and Louie returned to Chalmette and proceeded to tie the knot at the same Justice of the Peace This time they were successful. At least for the immediate endeavor.</div>
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In spite of all this, their perseverance would soon turn into an endurance of no small consequence. Upon reaching their honeymoon suite at the Montelone Hotel in the famous Vieux Carre (French Quarter), the young bride decided to give her loving parents a telephone call to inform them of the good news. Blown out of all proportions the news was received like the loss in Battle of Dunkirk in London in 1940 Her mother responded that it was totally unacceptable. Furthermore, she said that she would never speak to her daughter again if she did not leave that “rascle.” Her father threatened to kill that “damn” college boy. Obviously, the road to marital bliss was full of rocks and craters as well as treacherous in-laws. Very soon La. divorce law was called upon to remedy the dreadful situation – which it did!</div>
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</div>Harold E. Weiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172053246867230331noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443749320530125526.post-63752891807050765592011-07-18T12:58:00.000-07:002011-07-18T12:58:56.402-07:00New Orleans Police Department<h1 class="entry-title">Mistrust of New Orleans police affecting trials at Criminal District Court</h1><h5 class="updated" title="2011-07-18T19:30:00Z">Published: Monday, July 18, 2011, 2:30 PM </h5><div class="author_info"><a href="http://connect.nola.com/user/nolatpstaff/index.html"><img alt="Times-Picayune Staff" height="40" loaded="true" original="http://media.nola.com//avatars/tp-tower_3.jpg" src="http://media.nola.com//avatars/tp-tower_3.jpg" width="40" /> </a><span class="author_byline">By <span class="author vcard"><a class="fn" href="http://connect.nola.com/user/nolatpstaff/index.html">Times-Picayune Staff </a></span><span class="source-org vcard" style="display: none; visibility: hidden;"><span class="org fn">The Times-Picayune</span></span> </span></div><div class="entry-content"><div class="entry_widget_large entry_widget_left" id="asset-8294294"><span class="adv-photo-large"><img alt="cannizzaro-sign.JPG" class="adv-photo" height="232" loaded="true" original="http://media.nola.com/politics/photo/8294294-large.jpg" src="http://media.nola.com/politics/photo/8294294-large.jpg" width="380" /><span class="photo-data"><span class="byline">Times-Picayune archive</span><span class="caption">District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro says he wants to show criminals what-for and restore public trust in a justice system dogged by scandal.</span></span><span class="photo-bottom-left"><!-- IE6 HACK --></span><span class="photo-bottom-right"><!-- IE6 HACK --></span></span></div>"I served on a jury this spring in what should have been an open and shut case but none of the jurors, black or white trusted the police work in the case. Many of the jurors have knowledge of how the NOPD conducts its business and the question came up repeatedly when we were considering police testimony.<br />
"We finally convicted but only because we could do it by completely disregarding police work and testimony."<br />
Join the conversation; <a href="http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2011/07/new_orleans_juries_arent_votin.html">reply to shinola</a>.</div>Harold E. Weiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172053246867230331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443749320530125526.post-49897449839150862252011-06-08T15:01:00.000-07:002011-06-08T15:01:15.008-07:00<h1 class="entry-title">New Orleans police arrest 51 people on drug, prostitution charges during undercover stings<!-- --></h1><div class="box_bottom_left"><!-- --></div><div class="box_bottom_right"><!-- --></div><div class="entry-content"><a href="http://topics.nola.com/tag/nopd/index.html"><strong><span style="color: #305cb6;">New Orleans police</span></strong></a> arrested 51 people on drug and prostitution charges during stings between May 9 and June 3, Superintendent <a href="http://topics.nola.com/tag/ronal-serpas/index.html"><strong><span style="color: #305cb6;">Ronal Serpas</span></strong></a> said Wednesday.<br />
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Complaints from neighbors about illegal activity spurred the action in police districts across the city, Serpas said.<br />
"People try to destroy the quality of life in neighborhoods" with drug dealing and other illegal activities, Serpas said. "We're not going stand for it. We're going to be aggressive."<br />
Serpas also said that many of those arrested are no strangers to law enforcement.<br />
"People are often repeat offenders," Serpas said as he thumbed through a stack of papers several inches thick that he said were the rap sheets for 11 of the 51 people arrested. He said if all those arrested had been included the stack would have been thicker than a ream of paper.<br />
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"It is the best evidence we can present for criminal prosecution," he said.<br />
In addition to the 51 people already arrested, two other suspects who bought or sold drugs during the stings remain at large. Police said information about the suspects will be released later Wednesday.<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black;">Police officers will be visible along parade routes before, during and after the parades. </span><span style="color: black;">Uniformed officers will engage in crowd control and plainclothes officers will be among the spectators for detection of crimes such as pickpocketing, etc. Parade spectators are cautioned against carrying large sums of money or jewelry with them as purse snatchers and persons, who are adept at pickpocketing, seize the opportunity in crowd situations. Spectators are reminded also it is illegal to drink from an open metal or glass container on or near parade routes.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black;"></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black;">Owners of property along parade routes are reminded that this Mardi Gras ordinance also prohibits the erecting of stands or platforms on the sidewalk, street and/or medians. </span><span style="color: black;">The <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">CHAINING OF LADDERS</span> to public property, light standards, utility poles, and/</span><span style="color: black;">or to each other, <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">IS PROHIBITED</span>. <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">ALL LADDERS</span> used by parade spectators should be structurally sound. No ladders, chairs, ice chests, chaise lounges, etc. should be placed in intersections, on medians or between curbs of public streets. The rule governing ladders is: <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">LADDERS SHOULD BE PLACED AS MANY FEET BACK FROM THE STREET CURB AS THE LADDER IS HIGH.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sixth District Narcotics Task Force Units and S.O.D. arrested two Convicted Felons who are brothers, 37-year-old Paul Bailey, and 33-year-old Herman Bailey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>35-year-old Tricia Johnson was also arrested in the incident.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All 3 were booked for Narcotics and Weapons Violations as a result of citizen information and an on-going Narcotics investigation.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> Superintendent Serpas said, “This is an excellent example of how citizen involvement can assist our officers in apprehending armed and dangerous suspects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With our citizen’s tips and information, we can continue to arrest repeat and armed and dangerous offenders.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b></b><br />
<div style="text-indent: 0.5in;">On Thursday, January 27, 2011, Detectives from the Sixth District Narcotic Task Force Unit executed a Search Warrant at 2728 Cleveland. The Search Warrant stemmed from an ongoing narcotic investigation in the Sixth District. The Detectives executed the Search Warrant with the assistance of S.O.D. after Detectives received information that the subjects possibly had weapons in the residence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once the house was secured, the Detectives located three handguns, a S.W.D. 9 mm Mack 11, a Hi-Point 45 caliber pistol and a Sky Industries 9 mm pistol. The Detectives also seized $1,310.00 in U.S. currency and 16 grams of Crack Cocaine. </div><div style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Paul Bailey had prior arrests for Murder in 1987, Aggravated Assault in 1989, Attempted Murder in 1990, Attempted Murder in 1991, Murder in 1998 and Aggravated Battery in 1999 and had a conviction for Carrying a Concealed Weapon in 1994.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was booked in this incident for Illegal Carrying of a Weapon, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Cocaine. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Herman Bailey had two Crack Cocaine convictions in 1994 and had prior arrests for Crack Distribution, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Domestic Violence, Trespassing, Filing a False Police Report and Traffic. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was booked in this incident with Illegal Carrying of a Weapon, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Cocaine.</div><div style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Tricia Johnson had prior arrests for Resisting Arrest, Dog Fighting, Battery, Theft and Trespassing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was booked in this incident with Illegal Carrying of a Weapon, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Cocaine and a Traffic Attachment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">For more information on criminal law contact Attorney Harold E. Weiser at <a href="http://www.haroldweiser.com/">http://www.haroldweiser.com/</a></span></div></div></div></div></div>Harold E. Weiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172053246867230331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443749320530125526.post-51834970653608301982011-01-25T14:36:00.000-08:002011-01-25T14:36:11.997-08:00Stabbing on Bourban Street New Orleans<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;">January 25, 2011</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">Eighth District Detectives arrested 48<b>-</b><span>year-old</span> Keith Martin<b> </b>of New Orleans, and booked him with aggravated battery by cutting on a 46-year-old male local restaurant manager.<span> </span>The offence occurred in the 100 block of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Bourbon Street </span>at approximately 9:10 P.M.</div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">Martin entered the restaurant and caused a disturbance.<span> </span>The manager asked Martin to leave.<span> </span>As the manager assisted Martin who was in a wheelchair leaving, he produced a knife and cut the victim to the chin.<span> </span>The victim called police and a description of the suspect was broadcasted.<span> </span>Minutes later the suspects was apprehended at Iberville and Bourbon Streets.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">The victim was treated by Emergency Medical Paramedics on scene for a cut to the chin. <span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">Keith Martin was currently wanted for Probation Violation and had prior arrests for Attempted First and Second Degree Murder, Possession of Crack, many Battery on Police Officers, many Resisting Officers, Battery, Lewd Conduct,<span> </span>Aggravated Assault, Simple Burglaries, Attempted burglary, Illegal Carrying of a Weapon, Aggravated Arsons which he pled guilty to, many Trespassing and Disturbing the Peace, Begging, Criminal Damage to Property, Obstructing a Public Place, Theft, and Possession of Stolen Property.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">www.HaroldWeiser.com</div>Harold E. Weiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172053246867230331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443749320530125526.post-43155162874029945422011-01-25T13:52:00.001-08:002011-01-25T13:52:37.098-08:00Purse Snatching Near Universities Uptown<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">On January 17, 2011 at approximately 3:25 pm the victim was walking in the 1900 block of Robert Street when she was approached by an unknown black male who asked to use her cell phone. The unknown black male grabbed the victims purse and fled making good his escape.</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The suspect is described as a black male, 5’7”, 150 pounds, dark complexion, clean shaven, short black hair wearing a navy blue hooded sweatshirt and navy blue pants.</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">If you have any information on this suspect, please call Detective Baldwin at 658-6020. You may also call Crimestoppers anonymously at 822-1111.</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Remember to report any suspicious persons or activities you see in your neighborhood by calling 821-2222. In an emergency call 911 immediately. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
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</div>Harold E. Weiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172053246867230331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443749320530125526.post-73136031623517546862011-01-25T13:51:00.000-08:002011-01-25T13:51:29.700-08:00Aggravated Battery Uptown on Oak Street<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">On January 22, 2011 at approximately 5:15 pm the victim was walking at the intersection of Fern and Oak streets. At that time he was approached by an unknown black male who asked him for money. The victim advised him that he did not have any money and walked off. The suspect struck the victim in the back of his head with a bottle and a fight ensued. The suspect fled making good his escape.</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">On January 24, 2011 detectives developed a suspect and a photo line-up was shown to the victim. The victim positively identified Barry Williams, black male, 9-07-1967 as the perpetrator. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">If you have any information on this suspect, please contact Detective Dimarco at 658-6020. You may also call Crimestoppers anonymously at 821-2222.</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Call Attorney Harold E. Weiser for more information www.HaroldWeiser.com</div>Harold E. Weiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172053246867230331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443749320530125526.post-70873941647139344482011-01-25T13:49:00.001-08:002011-01-25T13:49:30.914-08:00Walgreens Shooting in New Orleans East<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 17pt;">The New Orleans Police Department – Public Information Office</span></b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 17pt;"></span></b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 17pt;">Detectives Seek Gunman in Robbery of a Walgreen’s Store</span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">Surveillance video shows the gunman who robbed the cashier on January 22, 2011, at approximately 9:13 A.M., inside of Walgreen’s located at</div><address style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">5501 Crowder Boulevard</address><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">.</span><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">In Saturday’s robbery, the suspect walked up to the counter and placed an item on the counter.<span> </span>As the cashier scanned the item, the suspect leaned towards the cashier implying he had a weapon and demanded money.<span> </span>After the cashier complied, the suspect fled in a tan colored Escalade vehicle license plate unknown.<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">The suspect was described as Caucasian male approximately 5’7” tall, unshaven, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and dark jeans.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">Anyone recognizing the gunman is asked to contact CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP(7867). You could receive a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the responsible person(s). You do not have to give your name nor testify to receive the reward.<span> </span>Detective Christopher Davis is in charge of the investigation.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span>The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is</span><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><span>engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans is a safer place to live, work and visit. The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit <a __removedlink__1437634639__href="http://webmail.cityofno.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.nola.gov/GOVERNMENT/NOPD" href="" style="color: blue; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" title="http://webmail.cityofno.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.nola.gov/GOVERNMENT/NOPD blocked::http://webmail.cityofno.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.nola.gov/GOVERNMENT/NOPD">http://www.nola.gov/GOVERNMENT/NOPD</a> and visit us on Facebook at </span><u><span style="color: blue;"><a __removedlink__1437634639__href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Orleans-LA/New-Orleans-Police-Department-Official/133853236665761" href="" style="color: blue; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" title="http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Orleans-LA/New-Orleans-Police-Department-Official/133853236665761">www.facebook.com/pages/New-Orleans-LA/New-Orleans-Police-Department-Official/133853236665761</a><span> </span></span></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: black;">Any person who, after the commission of a felony, shall harbor, conceal, or aid the offender, knowing or having reasonable ground to believe that he has committed the felony, and with the intent that he may avoid or escape from arrest, trial, conviction, or punishment shall be charged with <b><i>R.S. 14:25; Relative to Accessories After the Fact.<span> </span></i></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: black;"></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: black;">An accessory after the fact may be tried and punished, notwithstanding the fact that the principal felon may not have been arrested, tried, convicted, or amenable to justice. <b><i></i></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: black;"></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: black;">Whoever becomes an accessory after the fact shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than five years, or both; provided that in no case shall his punishment be greater than one-half of the maximum provided by law for a principal offender. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;">####<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">Officer Garry Flot<span> </span></div>Harold E. Weiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172053246867230331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443749320530125526.post-57493932502832250822011-01-25T13:48:00.001-08:002011-01-25T13:48:23.768-08:00Aggravated Battery by Shooting<div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">On Saturday, January 22, 2011 at approximately 7:41p.m. First District Oficers responded to a call regarding a shooting. Upon arrival the officers observed the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the left shoulder. </div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">The victim stated he was attempting to buy marijuana when he was shot by an aquaintance from school. The victim provided the name "Darrien" as the perpetrator. The victim stated he and the perpetrator attend Delgado Community College. The victim again stated he purchased marijuana from Darrien and after the transaction the Darrien pulled a black semi-automatic handgun from his waistband. Upon seeing the handgun the victim, who was inside his vehicle, sped away. As the victim was fleeing he heard two gunshots and felt a burning sensation in his shoulder. The perpetrator was was wearing a black short sleeved shirt and black pants. </div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">After further investigation it was learned the victim stated he actually sells marijuana and Darrien called him to set up a meeting in order to buy a bag of marijuana. Darrien advised the victim to meet him in the 500 block of South Rocheblave Street. The victim arrived at the location, seated inside of his vehicle, Darrien and an unknown black, possibly female subject approached his vehicle. The victim stated Darrien stood next to the driver's side window, and pulled a black semi-automatic handgun from his front waistband area. The victim fled the location in his vehicle, (eastbound) down South Rocheblave Street. Upon attempting to flee, the victim heard what he believed to be two gunshots and felt a burning sensation in his rear left shoulder.</div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">The victim's condition was listed as good and was expected to be treated and released from the hospital.</div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">The detective learned the perpetrator resided in St. Bernard Parish. Deputies were sent to the location and it was learned Darrien Delatte resided at the location. The deputy was advised Darrien was at his girlfriend's residence located in the </div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Detectives relocated to the 2500 block of Gravier Street where Darrien Delatte was located. Delatte was arrested for the shooting.</div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Arrested:</div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Last Name : Delatte</div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">First Name : Darrien</div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Sex : Male</div>Harold E. Weiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172053246867230331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443749320530125526.post-45136978157010376512011-01-18T17:45:00.000-08:002011-01-18T17:45:46.864-08:00Muder Victim Identified<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;">New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office </span></b></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">New Orleans –The victim who was fatally shot has been identified as 19-year-old Errol Meeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The offense occurred shortly after 11:00 P.M., in the 5100 block of </div><address>Freret Street</address>. <br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">According to investigators, Second District officers received a call of a “shooting” and upon their arrival; the officers located Meeks lying in the street suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Emergency medical technicians arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim dead.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric;">The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs near 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867)</b> any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit <a __removedlink__1136514063__href="http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx" href="" target="_blank" title="blocked::http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx"><span style="color: purple;">http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx</span></a><u><span style="color: blue;"> </span></u><span style="color: blue;"> </span>and visit us on Facebook at <u><span style="color: blue;"><a __removedlink__1136514063__href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php" href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/home.php</a>? </span></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric;"><u><span style="color: blue;"> </span></u> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric;"><u><span style="color: blue;">or <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.haroldweiser.com/">http://www.haroldweiser.com/</a></span> </span></u></div><br />
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Weiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172053246867230331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443749320530125526.post-40090442653670139472011-01-17T17:58:00.001-08:002011-01-17T17:58:52.659-08:00Homicide Investigation in New Orleans<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;">January 17, 2011</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> <b><span style="font-size: 18pt;">New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 17pt;"></span></b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 17pt;">NOPD Homicide Division Investigating Shooting Deaths on Petit Bayou Lane</span></b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 17pt;"></span></b><b><span style="font-size: 17pt;"></span></b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><b>New Orleans</b><b>, LA</b><b> –</b> Members of the New Orleans Police Department's Homicide Division are investigating the apparent shooting death of a 31-year-old local female and a 35-year-old local male.<span> </span>The names of the victims are being withheld pending notification of family members.<span> </span>The offense occurred shortly after 12:00 A.M., at 22 Petit Bayou Lane.</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"> According to investigators, Seventh District officers responded to a call of a "shooting" and upon their arrival, the officers located the victims inside their residence suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to their bodies.<span> </span>Emergency medical technicians arrived on the scene and pronounced both victims dead.</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"> The preliminary investigation indicates that this murder may have been drug related due to the fact there were narcotics found inside of the residence.The 31-year-old female has prior arrests for illegal possession of crack cocaine, a court capias, and prior to her death was currently wanted in South Carolina for illegal possession of marijuana.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> <span>The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is</span><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><span>engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans is a safer place to live, work and visit. The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit www.HaroldWeiser.com</span></div>Harold E. Weiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172053246867230331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443749320530125526.post-67769196871828897012011-01-14T10:16:00.000-08:002011-01-14T10:16:55.670-08:00Shooting in New Orleans<div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span> On Thursday January 13, 2011, at or about 7:00 p.m., Detective Nicholas Williams manning unit 1526, had the occasion to investigate a signal 34S relative to aggravated battery (shooting), in the 2000 block of Benton Street.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span><span> </span>Upon arrival Detective Williams spoke to the owner of the residence at which time she stated that as she was sitting at her kitchen table talking to her brother she heard multiple gunshots and observed smoke filling the interior of the residence.<span> </span>After the smoke cleared she observed the victim laying in the hall way of the residence suffering from gunshot wounds.<span> </span>Detective Lawrence Jones assisted Detective Williams and <span> </span>relocated to a local hospital and later learned that the victim was presently in stable condition and was being prepped for surgery.<span> </span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span>Wanted: Unknown </span>Fifth District Detectives are actively investigating this case.</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span> If you have any further information on this incident or no the whereabouts of the wanted subject(s), please call the Fifth District Station 658-6050 and ask for Detective Williams.</span>You may also call Crime stoppers 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. </div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> For More information on Criminal Law Contact Harold E. Weiser at 504-358-2273 or check out</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">www.HaroldWeiser.com</div>Harold E. Weiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172053246867230331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443749320530125526.post-60587373651542458082011-01-11T22:50:00.000-08:002011-01-11T22:50:27.583-08:00Criminal Arrests in New Orleans<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office </span></b></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">Officers Nathaniel Joseph and Charles stamp conducted a traffic stop at </div><address>Washington Avenue and South Lopez Street and observed a plastic bag containing Marijuana partially concealed between the driver’s seat and the center console.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The driver, identified as 37-year-old Antonio Verrett,<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>was placed under arrest and charged with Possession of<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>Marijuana.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Verrett had prior arrest for Possession of Marijuana, Traffic arrests, Concealed weapon and pled guilty to Illegal use of a Firearm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </address><br />
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<a href="http://www.haroldweiser.com/">http://www.haroldweiser.com/</a> for more info on Criminal Law</div>Harold E. Weiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172053246867230331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443749320530125526.post-42885711757137420032011-01-11T15:54:00.000-08:002011-01-11T15:54:07.585-08:00Drug Bust in New Orleans'<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: center; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office </span></b></div><br />
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: center; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Narcotics and Task Force Officers Worked the Streets of New Orleans Last Week and Confiscated Narcotics and Firearms </span></b></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">First District Narcotics and Task Force Units </b>hit<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>the streets last week and made 25 cases for several incidents involving Felony, Misdemeanor and Municipal violations in various areas in the First District and confiscated narcotics including 159 Hydrocodone and 118 Soma pills and seized $1,921.00 in cash.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></b><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Second District Narcotics and Task Force Units</b> made arrests for Felony and Misdemeanor violations and confiscated Narcotics from various areas in their district.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></b><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Third District Narcotics and Task Force Units</b> arrested six persons for one felony, three Misdemeanors and two municipal violations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They conducted wanted checks and made one Narcotics case and confiscated Methamphetamine and Marijuana.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric;"></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in -45pt 0pt 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Fourth District Narcotics and Task Force Units</b> booked 33 persons and made 43 cases for various Felony, Misdemeanor and Municipal violations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the Algiers area they confiscated three guns, 34.52 grams of Marijuana, a Crack Pipe and seized $1,302.00 in cash.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b><b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Fifth District Narcotics and Task Force Units</b> made 21 cases for mostly Misdemeanor violations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They made three Narcotics cases and confiscated Marijuana and Crack Cocaine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Sixth District Narcotics and Task Force Units</b> investigated mostly Felony cases and arrested 15 persons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the seven Narcotics cases they made, they confiscated 9.40 grams of Heroin, 9.45 grams of Crack Cocaine, 2.45 grams of Marijuana and 1.58 grams of Crack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Seventh District Narcotics and Task Force Units</b> booked 14 persons for Felony, Misdemeanors and Municipal violations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They conducted a search warrant and wanted check and confiscated two guns and Marijuana. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They picked up one truant and five curfew violators. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Officers were conducting a suspicious person’s check, when one the subjects attempted to avoid Officer Davis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Officer Davis approached the subject who became combative. Officer Davis managed to place the subject on the ground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The subject managed to retrieve a small handgun and aim it at Officer Davis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Officer Davis disarmed the subject. The subject was arrested for Aggravated Assault Illegal Carrying of a Firearm and Resisting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Eighth District Narcotics and Task Force Units</b> booked 17 persons for Misdemeanor and Municipal violations and issued 26 Summons in lieu of arrest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-outline-level: 1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is</span><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans is a safer place to live, work and visit. The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit <a __removedlink__1977383178__href="http://webmail.cityofno.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.nola.gov/GOVERNMENT/NOPD" href="" target="_blank" title="http://webmail.cityofno.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.nola.gov/GOVERNMENT/NOPD blocked::http://webmail.cityofno.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.nola.gov/GOVERNMENT/NOPD">http://www.nola.gov/GOVERNMENT/NOPD</a> and visit us on Facebook at </span><u><span style="color: blue;"><a __removedlink__1977383178__href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Orleans-LA/New-Orleans-Police-Department-Official/133853236665761" href="" target="_blank" title="http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Orleans-LA/New-Orleans-Police-Department-Official/133853236665761">www.facebook.com/pages/New-Orleans-LA/New-Orleans-Police-Department-Official/133853236665761</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;">Any person who, after the commission of a felony, shall harbor, conceal, or aid the offender, knowing or having reasonable ground to believe that he has committed the felony, and with the intent that he may avoid or escape from arrest, trial, conviction, or punishment shall be charged with <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">R.S. 14:25; Relative to Accessories After the Fact.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;">An accessory after the fact may be tried and punished, notwithstanding the fact that the principal felon may not have been arrested, tried, convicted, or amenable to justice. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></b></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;">Whoever becomes an accessory after the fact shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than five years, or both; provided that in no case shall his punishment be greater than one-half of the maximum provided by law for a principal offender. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;"></span> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;">For More information on your Criminal Law Rights contact Attorney Harold E. Weiser at 504-358-2273 or visit the website at <a href="http://www.haroldweiser.com/">http://www.haroldweiser.com/</a> or <a href="http://www.weisermclaren.com/">http://www.weisermclaren.com/</a> </span></div><br />
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<div align="left">On January 6, 2011 at approximately 12:20pm officers responded to an aggravated battery by cutting in the 1600 Block of North Villere.</div><div align="left">Upon arrival detectives met with the victim, who was standing, and alert, but complaining of pain on the left side of her face, where she stated she was stabbed. EMS arrived and treated the victim on scene as she refused hospitalization.</div><div align="left">Detectives observed a wound to the front of the victims left ear consistent with that of a stab wound caused by a small pocket knife. </div><div align="left">The victim stated she was getting clothes together for her husband who was hospitalized. Shortly after 12:15pm , her sister-in-law, Rose Richardson B/F 4/11/53 arrived in the block accompanied by her nephew. Rose knocked on the victim's door asking for the clothes. The victim advised the clothes were not ready at which time she became irate. Attempting to avoid confrontation, the victim closed her front door and remained inside.</div><div align="left">While inside, she heard a crash and went to the front where she noticed that her window AC unit had been pushed inward. The victim heard a crash as her front door was kicked in and Ms. Richardson entered the house, still arguing loudly. The argument progressed into the second room of the residence where Ms. Richardson produced what the victim described as a rusty pocket knife. Ms. Richardson stabbed the victim in the face with the knife. Rose Richardson fled the scene and the police were notified.</div><div align="left"> The victim stated there has been hostility between herself and the perpetrator, and stated that her boyfriend's family has never liked her. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Rose Richardson, charging her with aggravated battery and criminal damage.</div><div align="left"><br />
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</div>Harold E. Weiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172053246867230331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443749320530125526.post-41358524551917939372011-01-10T18:56:00.000-08:002011-01-10T18:56:41.704-08:00Shooting in New Orleans<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><br />
<div align="left"> On Friday, January 7, 2011 at approximately 12:11 a.m., First Dstrict officers responded to a call of gunshots in the area of Palmyra Street and South Gayoso Streets. </div><div align="left">Upon arrival, it was learned the victim had been transported to a local hospital by means of private conveyance. Detectives observed .40 caliber spent casings in the 200 block of South Gayoso Street.</div><div align="left">Detectives relocated to the hospital where it was learned from the victim, he was leaving his friends house in the 200 Block of South Gayoso Street. </div><div align="left"> The victim who was located on a bicycle, claimed he saw an unknown black male running lake bound on Palmyra Street. The victim stated the two made eye contact at which point the subject turned and began running toward him while brandishing a black semi-automatic hangun. The victim traveled down Gayoso Street in an attempt to evade the unknown black male subject, when he heard three or four gun shots.</div><div align="left">The victim stated he felt a burning sensation in his left buttock area and realized he been shot.</div><div align="left"> The perpetrator is described as being young, approximately 16-18 years of age, with a dark complexion, a low haircut, wearing blue jeans and an unknown colored short sleeve t-shirt.</div><div align="left">For More information contact attorney Harold E. Weiser with the Weiser Law Firm at 3801 Canal Street in New Orleans, LA 70119. 504-358-2273. <a href="http://www.haroldweiser.com/">http://www.haroldweiser.com/</a> </div>Harold E. Weiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172053246867230331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443749320530125526.post-85220336621991571972011-01-10T18:31:00.000-08:002011-01-10T18:31:58.343-08:00Simple Robbery in New Orleans On January 8, 2011, at about 4:43 pm, officers were dispatched to a Simple Battery at Gov. Nicholls & Marais Street. Upon arrival, it was learned from the victim at approximatley 4:30 pm, he left the laundromat on Marais St to walk back to his residence on Esplanade Avenue. As he neared the intersection of Gov. Nicholls & Marais Street, he was approached by two black males on bicycles. The victim, who is very short,(possible midget) was hit in the chest with one of the bicycles, knocking him to the ground. <div align="left">The two subjects jumped off their bicycles and told the victim they were going to rob him and take his wallet. One of the subjects punched the victim in his upper body and grabbed at his rear pocket, where his wallet was kept. The victim managed to roll away from the subjects as they circled him, grabbing and pushing him around. The victim grabbed one of the perpetrator's bicycle and toss it at them, allowing him to run away.</div><div align="left">The victim ran up Marais Street while the two perpetrators fled down Gov. Nicholls towards North Claiborne.</div><div align="left"> The victim stated he recognized the two perpetrators from the area of 1400 North Claiborne where they would often harass and throw rocks at him. Officers canvassing the area for the described perpetrators located a possible suspect outside of 1448 North Claiborne. Through further investsigation both juvenile subjects were located. The victim identified both juveniles via a show up identification.</div><div align="left"> For more information on Criminal Law or understanding your Constitutional Rights Contact Attorney Harold E. Weiser from the Weiser Law Firm. 3801 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. Call today for a free consultation 504-358-2253 or check out the website at <a href="http://www.haroldweiser.com/">http://www.haroldweiser.com/</a> </div><div align="left"><br />
</div>Harold E. Weiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172053246867230331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443749320530125526.post-45039960380824694642011-01-07T15:35:00.000-08:002011-01-07T15:35:21.911-08:00New Drug Arrest in New Orleans<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">The First District Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at 2031 Saint Philip Street, Apt. 3. Gary Peters, B/M, 3/1/1952, and Carol Rarlieff, B/F, 7/5/1959, were arrested and charged as follows:</span><br />
<ol><li><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Possession with the Intent to Distribute crack cocaine, 187 rocks, two ounces</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Possession with the Intent to Distribute 159 hydrococone</span></span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Legend Drug without a prescription, 118 Soma </span></span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Prohibitive Acts Tampering with Prescription Bottles</span></span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Possession of Paraphernalia</span></span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Relative to Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance within 1000 feet of a school.</span></span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> $1,599.00 was seized and turned over to asset forfeiture.</span></span></div></li>
</ol><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> Gary Peters was additionally charged with Obstruction of Justice by Tampering with Evidence.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">If you have any questions regarding criminal law contact Attorney Harold Weiser for more information at 504-358-2273 or <a href="http://www.haroldweiser.com/">http://www.haroldweiser.com/</a> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div>Harold E. Weiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172053246867230331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443749320530125526.post-1334363792239178512011-01-07T15:30:00.000-08:002011-01-07T15:30:18.715-08:002 Suspected Criminals Wanted for Murder in New Orleans<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: center; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">The New Orleans Police Department – Public Information Office</span></b></div><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: center; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric;"><b><span style="font-size: 17pt;">Rico Newman Wanted for Two Separate Incidents, Second Degree Murder and Attempted Murder / Aggravated Assault</span></b></div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Homicide Detectives obtained a Second Degree Murder Arrest Warrant for 18-year-old Rico Newman for the shooting death of Keith Berry who was found shot multiple times in the doorway of a home in the 1800 block of Saint Thomas Street.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The incident occurred January 2, 2011 at approximately 12:00 A.M.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric; text-indent: 0.5in;">The victim was near the doorway of the home when Newman and other unknown suspects opened fire fatally wounding Berry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Detectives believe the victim’s murder was mistaken identity and are in the process of identifying the other suspects involved in the incident. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric; text-indent: 0.5in;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric; text-indent: 0.5in;">Newman is also wanted for an Attempted Murder and Aggravated Assault that occurred November 23, 2010 in the 1800 block of Arts Street..<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Newman has prior arrest for Aggravated Burglary, Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Illegal Carrying of a Firearm, Concealed Weapons, Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property, Resisting an Officer, Unauthorized use of a Moveable, Possession of Stolen Property and Criminal Trespassing. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; mso-outline-level: 1; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is</span><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans is a safer place to live, work and visit. The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit <a __removedlink__672298807__href="http://webmail.cityofno.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.nola.gov/GOVERNMENT/NOPD" href="" target="_blank" title="http://webmail.cityofno.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.nola.gov/GOVERNMENT/NOPD blocked::http://webmail.cityofno.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.nola.gov/GOVERNMENT/NOPD">http://www.nola.gov/GOVERNMENT/NOPD</a> and visit us on Facebook at </span><u><span style="color: blue;"><a __removedlink__672298807__href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Orleans-LA/New-Orleans-Police-Department-Official/133853236665761" href="" target="_blank" title="http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Orleans-LA/New-Orleans-Police-Department-Official/133853236665761">www.facebook.com/pages/New-Orleans-LA/New-Orleans-Police-Department-Official/133853236665761</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></u></div><div class="00002" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></div><br />
<div class="00002" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;">Any person who, after the commission of a felony, shall harbor, conceal, or aid the offender, knowing or having reasonable ground to believe that he has committed the felony, and with the intent that he may avoid or escape from arrest, trial, conviction, or punishment shall be charged with <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">R.S. 14:25; Relative to Accessories After the Fact. </i></b></span></div><br />
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<div class="00002" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;">An accessory after the fact may be tried and punished, notwithstanding the fact that the principal felon may not have been arrested, tried, convicted, or amenable to justice. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"></i></b></span></div><br />
<div class="00002" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Whoever becomes an accessory after the fact shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than five years, or both; provided that in no case shall his punishment be greater than one-half of the maximum provided by law for a principal offender. </div><div class="00002" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> To learn more on how to protect your rights contact Attorney Harold E. Wesier III, esq. at the Weiser Law Firm, 3801 Canal Street Suite 207, New Orleans, LA 70119. </div><div class="00002" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Harold Weiser at 504-358-2273 or <a href="http://www.haroldweiser.com/">http://www.haroldweiser.com/</a> call today for a free criminal consultation.</div></div>Harold E. Weiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172053246867230331noreply@blogger.com0