A man suspected of armed robbery was arrested early Sunday (Dec. 1) after pointing a pistol at the detective who was trying to apprehend him and then fleeing, according to the New Orleans Police Department.
Ronald Warren, 21, has been booked with aggravated assault on a police officer with a firearm, illegal possession of a weapon, flight from an officer and attempted armed robbery.
Police said the victim identified Warren as the would-be robber.
The incident started shortly after 1 a.m.