What started as an evening patrol at the Fischer housing development in Algiers on Saturday ended with four arrests, four seized guns and a brief foot chase, according to New Orleans police. Officers say two of the firearms had been reported stolen, and one pistol was equipped with a switch device that can allow fully automatic fire. The pursuit wrapped up near the intersection of Hero Boulevard and Hendee Street.
Authorities identified the four as 19-year-old Bernard Calloway, 19-year-old Kevin Elmore, 21-year-old Michael Holly and 18-year-old Joeriah Rose. Calloway faces counts that include negligent carrying of a concealed handgun, resisting an officer, illegal possession of a stolen firearm and unlawful manufacture/possession of a machine gun. Holly and Rose were booked with negligent carrying, resisting an officer and illegal possession of a stolen firearm, while Elmore was booked with negligent carrying and resisting, police said, as reported by WWLTV.
Where It Happened
The Fischer development sits on New Orleans’ West Bank in Algiers and was redeveloped from an older public-housing complex into mixed-income units. That history has kept the area on law enforcement’s radar for targeted patrols and community-safety efforts. The site’s background and redevelopment are outlined by Welcome to NOLA.
How The Stop Unfolded
Officers with the NOPD’s Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership said they were patrolling in Fischer at about 5:33 p.m. when they encountered the group. Police say one person took off running and was caught after a short foot chase. During the encounter, officers recovered four firearms and detained all four individuals, according to details released by the department and reported by WWLTV.
Legal Implications
The reported counts include negligent carrying of a concealed handgun and resisting an officer under Louisiana law. Negligent carrying can bring fines and possible jail time under La. R.S. 40:1382. A firearm fitted with a conversion switch can also raise federal machine-gun issues, since federal law generally bans private possession of machine guns and parts intended to convert a weapon to fully automatic fire. For background, see FindLaw on La. R.S. 40:1382 and regulations on machine guns at law.cornell.edu.
The NOPD said the investigation is still active and that charges were filed following the stop. This story will be updated if the department releases more information or when court records become available.
