The New Orleans Police Department arrested 20-year-old Jalan Jackson for bringing a gun to an Uptown parade.
He was booked with Illegal Possession of a Firearm, Illegal Possession of Narcotics, and Resisting Arrest. The offense happened on Sunday, February 27, in the 1800 block of St. Charles Avenue.
According to investigators, Fourth District officers were manning the parade route when they observed Jackson concealing a firearm. Officers gave Jackson several commands to stop. Jackson ignored those commands and fled away from officers.
After a short foot pursuit, officers apprehended Jackson without incident. Subsequent to being arrested, Jackson was found to be in possession of narcotics.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact any 4th district detective at 504-658-6040 (main) / 504-658-6045 (DIU), or call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 / 504-837-8477, or email NOPDTIPS@nola.gov.