NOPD Arrests Suspect in Algiers Homicide
Tyree Jones was taken into custody in Jefferson Parish in connection with the November 1 killing of a 23-year-old woman.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Violence
Members of the U.S. Marshals Service, NOPD Violent Offender Warrant Squad, and Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office arrested Tyree Jones on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the 3600 block of Lapalco Boulevard. Jones is suspected in the November 1 homicide of a 23-year-old woman near Tall Timbers Drive and Peach Tree Court in Algiers.
Why it matters
The arrest moves the investigation into the custody and charging phase for a violent crime in New Orleans. Residents of Algiers and the wider city are affected by homicide cases that involve coordinated multi-agency warrant work.
Tyree Jones, born December 9, 1998, was arrested by a joint task force of U.S. Marshals, NOPD VOWS, and Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and will be booked into Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. He faces a second-degree murder charge under La. R.S. 14:30.1, and the source does not specify his court date or bail amount.
The players
Tyree Jones
Tyree Jones is the suspect arrested in connection with the November 1, 2026 Algiers homicide, and is set to face a second-degree murder charge.
U.S. Marshals Service
The U.S. Marshals Service is a federal law enforcement agency that executes warrants and apprehends fugitives, and it took part in the joint arrest.
New Orleans Police Department
The New Orleans Police Department is the city's primary municipal police force, and its Violent Offender Warrant Squad participated in the arrest.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement agency for Jefferson Parish, which borders New Orleans, and it assisted in the arrest and booking.
The details
The 23-year-old woman was killed on November 1, 2026, near Tall Timbers Drive and Peach Tree Court in Algiers. Jones was located and arrested by the joint task force, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Real Time Intelligence Center assisted the operation before he is extradited to the Orleans Parish Justice Center.
Timeline
November 1, 2026, approximately 5:28 p.m.: homicide of a 23-year-old woman in Algiers.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, shortly before 9:00 a.m.: arrest of Tyree Jones in the 3600 block of Lapalco Boulevard.
Legal Context
The charge against Jones falls under Louisiana's second-degree murder statute, La. R.S. 14:30.1, which is the framework prosecutors use for killings that do not meet first-degree criteria. Multi-agency warrant operations between New Orleans and neighboring Jefferson Parish are a recurring method for locating suspects in homicide cases across the metro area.
Residents near Tall Timbers Drive and Peach Tree Court in Algiers should be aware of an active homicide investigation in their area. Anyone with information about the case can submit a tip through Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans online.
The takeaway
Witnesses and residents with information can help investigators close open homicide cases. Anonymous tips to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans are one option for those who prefer not to come forward directly.
Further reading
Explore more reporting in the Violence section for context on local cases.
More information
Submit a tip anonymously through the Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans online tip form.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NOPD News.
