New Orleans Police Officer Arrested Following Alleged Firearm Threat In Slidell

SLIDELL, La. — A New Orleans Police Department officer was arrested Saturday morning following an investigation into an alleged confrontation involving his department-issued firearm at a Slidell residence.

According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, 47-year-old Derrick Burmaster of Slidell is accused of brandishing his NOPD-issued firearm during an argument with his roommate.

The incident reportedly occurred during the early morning hours of October 2 at a residence in the 3300 block of Bellwick Bay Avenue.

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Detectives with the sheriff’s office Persons Crimes Unit investigated the allegations and obtained an arrest warrant on Friday, October 16, charging Burmaster with one count of aggravated assault with a firearm under Louisiana Revised Statute 14:37.4.

Burmaster surrendered at the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center on Saturday, October 17, where he was booked on the charge.

Aggravated assault with a firearm is a felony under Louisiana law.

The information released by the sheriff’s office did not indicate whether Burmaster has been placed on administrative leave or whether NOPD has initiated an internal investigation.

Burmaster is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

This report is based on information released by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. The Rabbit Hole News has not independently verified the allegations.

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