Apprehending a suspect wanted for murder is never an easy task.
Tuesday was no exception. At around 7am NOPD's Violent Offender Warrant Squad teamed with U.S. Marshals on a warrant service in the 1000 block of North Galvez Street in the middle of the Treme.
The suspect, 30-year-old Elbert Webb, barricaded himself in his mother's home and refused to surrender. In response, NOPD initiated a SWAT roll and sealed off the immediate area.
Webb was wanted on suspicion of killing 54-year-old Brinte Williams on August 22nd in Marrero.
After hours of negotiations, NOPD Special Operations Division officers successfully apprehended Webb at about 2:30 p.m.
Webb will be transferred to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's custody to stand trial for the homicide.