NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for April 28-May 4, 2024

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of April 28-May 4, 2024. Please note that these statistical figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

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Notable arrests made

During the listed week, the NOPD also made the following notable arrest(s):

• The NOPD has arrested Seth Anthony West (black male, DOB: 04-15-2002) in the investigation of a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on April 20, 2024, in the 8500 block of I-10 Service Road. West was arrested and booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center on one count each of hit-and-run driving involving death or serious bodily injury and of obstruction of justice.

Gun arrests (arrests made under LA RS 14:95 and sub-items)

Year to date, the NOPD has made 235 arrests for illegal possession of a firearm. This is a 30-percent decrease compared to 338 arrests made during the same period in 2023.

Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD's Public Affairs Division at [email protected].