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NOPD chief’s son arrested in connection with domestic dispute

Department promises a ‘proper and complete investigation’

NEW ORLEANS — One of the sons of New Orleans’ new police chief found himself behind bars Tuesday.

Shane Ferguson surrendered to police in connection with a domestic dispute during the weekend, NOPD spokesman Andy Cunningham said in a prepared statement.

Details about the dispute were not immediately available.

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“While this is a family matter, Chief (Shaun) Ferguson wants to be clear that the NOPD will conduct a proper and complete investigation, just like we do in every case,” Cunningham said.

Shaun Ferguson was sworn in as the NOPD’s new superintendent last Friday.

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He replaced Michael Harrison, who retired to take over as the commissioner of the Baltimore Police Department.

Stay with Eyewitness News on WWL-TV and WWLTV.com for more on this developing story.

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