The New Orleans Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a person of interest in connection to an aggravated assault incident that took place in August. The NOPD has identified the individual as Tyrone Joseph, a Black male born on May 16, 1961. Joseph is not a suspect but is believed to have information that could be crucial to the ongoing investigation.
According to the NOPD news release, the incident occurred on August 21, 2024, at approximately 1:04 p.m. in the 4000 block of Behrman Highway. The NOPD clarified that Joseph is sought strictly for his potential knowledge and is not currently wanted for the assault itself. Local residents and anyone with information about the crime are encouraged to come forward. To gather more information, authorities have released a photo of Joseph along with their request.
Individuals with any details that could aid in locating Tyrone Joseph or about the unsolved assault are urged to contact the Fourth District detectives at 504-658-6040. Alternately, those wishing to provide information anonymously have the option to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
The NOPD has not disclosed additional details regarding the circumstances of the assault or the specific information Joseph may possess. However, the public bulletin highlights the department's focus on engaging community members as key partners in the pursuit of justice. The police statement reiterates, "Tyrone Joseph is NOT currently wanted for this crime and is sought only because of information he may possess," signaling their intent to maintain a clear path toward clarifying the events surrounding the August incident.
