NOPD Makes Arrest in Connection With French Quarter Beating of Musician

Reeshawn Arnold has been arrested in connection with the Tuesday beating of French Quarter musician Doug Potter according to a Thursday morning update from the New Orleans Police Department. A warrant has been issued for Terrell Belvin for his involvement in the beating, NOPD said.

NOPD said Arnold, 20, and Belvin, 30, were identified through tips from Crimestoppers, plus another anonymous source.

Arnold already was in custody on an unrelated charge and was rebooked for second-degree battery, NOPD said. Jail records show he was booked at 11:36 p.m. Tuesday and charged with misrepresenting his name, age and address. The second degree battery charge was added Thursday.

A warrant has been issued for Belvin. Authorities ask anyone with information about Belvin's location to contact Crimestoppers at 504.822.1111.

Potter, a jazz bassist, remained in critical condition and in a medically induced coma Wednesday night at LSU Interim Public Hospital, but was able to squeeze his wife's hand, according to longtime friend and bandmate Steamboat Willie.

Steamboat Willie said his friend of more than 20 years already has had two holes drilled into his skull to relieve brain swelling and pressure, and had two blood clots removed from his brain by surgeons.

New Orleans Police say the beating took place on the sidewalk in front of the Last Call Bar and Grill at 806 Conti St.

(story via: nola)