| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2035 | 2011-01-18 | Troop B | New Orleans Man Arrested for Possession of Stolen Vehicle |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent TROOP B- NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: January 18, 2011 New Orleans Man Arrested for Possession of Stolen Vehicle Troop B – This morning, shortly after 7:00 AM, Louisiana State Troopers assigned to the Bureau of Investigations Insurance Fraud / Auto Theft Unit received information from Lo Jack, Inc. in reference to a 2001 Pontiac Firebird that was stolen from Jefferson Parish on Monday, January 17, 2011. Detectives located the vehicle at 4638 Papania Dr., New Orleans, and obtained a search warrant. The Pontiac Firebird and numerous other stolen vehicle parts were located throughout the residence. Harry D. Johnson (B/M, age 25) of New Orleans, LA, was located in the residence and arrested for Possession of Stolen Property (4 counts) and Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number. He was booked in Orleans Parish Lock-up. Lo Jack is a stolen vehicle recovery system that consists of a small radio frequency transceiver hidden in the vehicle. The transceiver has a unique code specifically tied to that vehicle’s VIN number. When Lo Jack is activated, the transceiver sends out an inaudible signal that is automatically traced in Lo Jack equipped police units. The Insurance Fraud / Auto Theft Unit is responsible for investigating referrals of suspected fraudulent insurance acts, stolen vehicles, assisting federal and local law enforcement in the investigation of fraudulent insurance acts, cooperating with local prosecutors and the attorney general's office in the prosecution of fraudulent insurance acts, and promoting awareness of insurance fraud throughout the state. More information regarding the Insurance Fraud Unit can be found at http://www.lsp.org/ifu.html. If you have any knowledge of a fraudulent scheme, report the activity to the Louisiana State Police by: E-mail: insurance.fraud.unit@dps.la.gov Phone: (225) 925-3701 or (225) 925-3702 Fax: (225) 925-3769 Mail: Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigation Insurance Fraud Unit 7919 Independence Blvd, Box A-19 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Contact Information: Trooper Melissa Matey Public Affairs Unit Louisiana State Police – Troop B Office: (504) 471-2780 melissa.matey@dps.la.gov www.LSP.org | |||
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