The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is actively seeking a man accused of removing his court-ordered ankle monitor. The NOPD has called upon the public to aid in the search for Marlon Castellanos-Munoz, who has a record involving charges concerning minors.
Castellanos-Munoz, a Hispanic male born on September 18, 1995, first faced arrest in September 2024. He was charged with one count of indecent behavior with juveniles and one count of contributing to the delinquency of juveniles after an incident in the Seventh District. NOPD Child Abuse Unit detectives now request community vigilance to locate the suspect.
Details on how Castellanos-Munoz managed to remove the ankle monitor have not been revealed. According to a release made by the NOPD Public Affairs, "Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Marlon Castellanos-Munoz is urged to immediately contact NOPD Special Victims Section Child Abuse detectives at 504-658-5523." The department also provides an avenue for anonymous tips through Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans, which can be reached by calling 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
