Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A New Orleans police officer has been arrested and accused of battery. According to an NOPD spokesperson, Officer Darien Crochet was booked with second degree battery. DOTD driver dead following Gentilly-area crash on I-610 The police department did not release any additional details about what happened. Crochet is now on desk duty pending the outcome of the investigation. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Helene now predicted to be even stronger at landfall. Here's the latest forecast. 2 passengers injured on United flight after plane tries to avoid collision OMG Girlz awarded $71.5 million in battle with toy maker over "L.O.L." dolls Double Duty: Milton Elementary-Middle School Principal helps as substitute bus driver 'Really good kid': Kaplan murder victim is beloved DJ and rapper