NOPD: Suspects accused of assaulting officers in French Quarter

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — The New Orleans Police Department is trying to arrest two suspects, each accused of assaulting at least one law enforcement officer in the French Quarter. The cases are the latest ones to roll on the Wheel of Justice.

Both cases happened within approximately a six week period in the Lower French Quarter around Barracks Street and French Market Place.

Four crimes included in the latest Wheel of Justice report

The first case happened on Feb. 19. New Orleans police have identified the suspect as 19-year-old Jason Ledet. Once arrested, Ledet will be booked with one count of aggravated assault of a peace officer.

The second case happened on March 23. The suspect in that case is identified as 40-year-old James Gum. Police say once arrested, Gum will face three counts of aggravated assault of a peace officer…

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