News Summary
The New Orleans Police Department has arrested three suspects in connection with separate murder investigations. Timothy Hall, Ra’Quine Butler, and Helmer Valeriano-Ordonez face serious charges related to recent violent crimes in the city. As gun-related incidents rise in New Orleans, authorities emphasize public cooperation is essential in combating this troubling trend. The police continue to urge residents to report any information that could aid in ongoing investigations to help ensure community safety.
New Orleans – On August 28, 2025, the New Orleans Police Department announced the arrest of three suspects linked to separate murder investigations, marking a significant step in addressing violent crime in the city.
Timothy Hall, a 26-year-old Black male, was arrested in the 900 block of Jourdan Avenue. He faces one count of second-degree murder for a fatal shooting that took place on August 24 in the 600 block of Iberville Street. Hall has been booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center, where he is being held under Louisiana Revised Statute 14:30.1.
Another suspect, 17-year-old Ra’Quine Butler, was apprehended with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office in the 400 block of Phlox Avenue in Metairie. Butler is charged with two counts of second-degree murder linked to a double homicide occurring on August 12 in the 2100 block of Allen Street, leading to the deaths of 17-year-old De’Von Franklin and 37-year-old Brent McDonald. He is currently in custody at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center and is awaiting extradition to Orleans Parish.
Finally, Helmer Valeriano-Ordonez, a 23-year-old Hispanic male, was arrested on the same day in the 715 South Broad Avenue area. He is charged with one count of second-degree murder following an investigation into a murder that happened on August 9 in the 7800 block of Almonaster Avenue. Specific evidence leading to these three arrests has not been disclosed by the police department.
The New Orleans Police Department continues its efforts to gather information related to these homicides and other ongoing murder investigations. Authorities are encouraging the public to provide any tips related to these cases and are directing individuals to contact Crimestoppers to report information anonymously.
The recent arrests come amid growing concern over violence in New Orleans, where gun-related incidents have characterized much of the local crime scene. The New Orleans Police Department has implemented various public safety initiatives in response to the surge in violent crime, focusing on community engagement and collaboration with federal and state law enforcement agencies.
The investigations into the homicides provided law enforcement with a challenging landscape, leading officials to remind residents that community cooperation is vital in combating crime. With the arrests of Hall, Butler, and Valeriano-Ordonez, the police department aims to instill a greater sense of security within the neighborhoods affected by recent violent incidents.
As the cases proceed, officials urge citizens to support efforts in addressing crime by remaining observant and reporting suspicious activities. The department’s call for public assistance highlights the ongoing need for a proactive community response in ensuring that violent crime is systematically addressed and reduced within New Orleans.
The New Orleans Police Department remains committed to solving these cases while fostering stronger relations with the community to tackle crime effectively and sustainably.
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