New Orleans Police Department

09/15/2026

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a person of interest in connection with an aggravated assault.

Sought is Donesha Doughty (pictured), Black female, DOB 08/28/1995.

According to investigators, an aggravated assault occurred on 09/14/2026 near the intersection of Lafitte and North Galvez Streets. Donesha Doughty is believed to possess information about the incident that is important to the investigation.

Note Donesha Doughty is NOT wanted for this crime and is sought only because of the information she is believed to possess.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD First District detectives at 504-658-6010. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online by visiting: https://www.crimestoppersgno.org

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

09/15/2026

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating two suspects wanted for aggravated battery.

According to investigators, on September 13, 2026 in the 2000 block of Saint Charles Avenue the two pictured suspects committed an aggravated battery.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Sixth District detectives at 504-658-6060. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online by visiting: https://www.crimestoppersgno.org

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

09/15/2026

The New Orleans Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Kaneysha Gabriel (B/F, DOB: 07/16/2000), who is wanted in connection with a theft investigation in the Fifth District.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Fifth District detectives at 504-658-6050. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111.

The New Orleans Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Kaneysha Gabriel (B/F, DOB: 07/16/2000), who is wanted in connection with a theft investigation in the Fifth District.

09/14/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Senior Public Information Officer Aaron Looney!

Today, we celebrate Aaron and recognize his 10 years of dedicated service to the New Orleans Police Department. Throughout the past decade, his commitment, professionalism and dedication to keeping the public has made him a valued member of the NOPD team.

Please join us in wishing Aaron a very Happy Birthday and thanking him for a decade of service to NOPD and the City of New Orleans! 🎂👏

09/14/2026

Today, NOPD joined the FBI and our local, state and federal law enforcement partners for Operation Summer Heat — another example of agencies working together, sharing intelligence and putting resources where they matter most.

We’ve seen the results of this kind of collaboration through operations like Golden Eagle, and we’ll continue building on that work.

One mission. One city. Working together to keep New Orleans safe.

09/14/2026

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating two suspects wanted for armed robbery,

Wanted are:

Khambren Williams (left two photos), Black male, DPB 08/03/2003.
Jesus Ramirez Bernardez (right two photos), Hispanic male, DOB 01/01/2007.

According to investigators, on September 3, 2026 the victim was walking in the 3200 block of Texas Drive when he was attacked from behind by the suspects, who were armed with an unknown weapon. The suspects took the victim's property and then fled in a vehicle.

Through investigation, detectives identified Khambren Williams and Jesus Ramirez Bernardez as being the suspects. Warrants for their arrests are on file.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Fourth District detectives at 504-658-6040. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online by visiting: https://www.crimestoppersgno.org

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

09/14/2026

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating a suspect wanted for auto burglary and access device fraud.

According to investigators, a burglary of an automobile occurred on September 10, 2026 in the 2100 block of North Dorgenois Street. The victim's credit cards were taken in the burglary. Later that day, the pictured suspect attempted to use the stolen credit cards at a nearby business. The suspect is believed to frequent the area of the 1900 block of Law Street.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Fifth District detectives at 504-658-6050. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online by visiting: https://www.crimestoppersgno.org

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

09/14/2026

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating a suspect wanted for theft.

According to investigators, around 2:00 a.m. on September 12, 2026 in the 1500 block of Annunciation Street the pictured suspect stole property from the front porch of a residence and then fled.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Sixth District detectives at 504-658-6060. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online by visiting: https://www.crimestoppersgno.org

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

09/14/2026

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a
suspect wanted for felony theft.

Wanted is Ryan Kendall Meilleur (pictured), Black male, DOB 06/28/2006.

According to investigators, on September 9, 2026 at a business in the 600 block of Royal Street a security camera recorded Ryan Kendall Meilleur stealing the victim's cellular phone. Ryan Kendall Meilleur later sold the phone at a business in the 4700 block of Paris Avenue. A warrant is on file for the arrest of Ryan Kendall Meilleur.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online by visiting: https://www.crimestoppersgno.org

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