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Orleans
Orleans criminal court jury trials put on hold until March
Orleans
Orleans criminal court jury trials put on hold until March
The sudden decision to shut down upcoming jury trials for more than a month could seriously hamper the court’s efforts to chip away at a backlog of cases.
Mardi Gras
OPSO makes plans for Mardi Gras
Sheriff Huston says she's coordinating an effort to provide enough law enforcement for parade routes.
Mike Perlstein
Mayor Cantrell prepares new task force to combat crime
In New Orleans alone, there have been 12 homicides in 11 days since the start of 2023. The city dealt with over 260 murders in 2022.
Local News
'We had to start doing things now' | 1-on-1 with NOPD interim chief Michelle Woodfork
“After such a violent week, two weeks, we couldn't wait. We had to start doing things now,” Woodfork said while sitting in her still sparsely decorated new office.
Local News
NOPD Interim Chief Woodfork turns focus to violent offenders, proactive policing
“After such a violent week, two weeks, we couldn't wait. We had to start doing things now,” Woodfork said while sitting in her still sparsely decorated new office.
Crime
Police say suspect beat a sleeping Missouri tourist to death after leaving work
While Hurtado is roaming the halls of the hotel, somebody pulled a fire alarm, the affidavit states, and “patrons on the sixth floor are seen exiting their rooms.”
Mike Perlstein
How inmates are forging weapons, starting fires inside Orleans Justice Center
“Keeping one thousand people in here safe from weapons, getting injured, hiding anything, that's difficult right now with this construction."
Mike Perlstein
How inmates are forging weapons, starting fires inside Orleans Justice Center
“Keeping one thousand people in here safe from weapons, getting injured, hiding anything, that's difficult right now with this construction."
Investigations
Investigation opened into city-owned apartment used by Mayor Cantrell
The IG’s inquiry dates back to October and is noted as an “administrative investigation” in which documents were requested from CAO Gilbert Montano.
Mike Perlstein
Juvenile offender sent to death row: 'They couldn't find somewhere to put him'
Alonzo Defillo Jr. was 15-years-old when he was tried as an adult after a string of carjackings and armed robberies in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish.
Mike Perlstein
Cantrell's office started investigation into deputy who served as Councilwoman's driver
"That was really politics at its worst, and it was retaliatory in nature," said Councilwoman Helena Moreno
Orleans
Orleans criminal court jury trials put on hold until March
The sudden decision to shut down upcoming jury trials for more than a month could seriously hamper the court’s efforts to chip away at a backlog of cases.
Mardi Gras
OPSO makes plans for Mardi Gras
Sheriff Huston says she's coordinating an effort to provide enough law enforcement for parade routes.
Mike Perlstein
Mayor Cantrell prepares new task force to combat crime
In New Orleans alone, there have been 12 homicides in 11 days since the start of 2023. The city dealt with over 260 murders in 2022.
Local News
'We had to start doing things now' | 1-on-1 with NOPD interim chief Michelle Woodfork
“After such a violent week, two weeks, we couldn't wait. We had to start doing things now,” Woodfork said while sitting in her still sparsely decorated new office.
Local News
NOPD Interim Chief Woodfork turns focus to violent offenders, proactive policing
“After such a violent week, two weeks, we couldn't wait. We had to start doing things now,” Woodfork said while sitting in her still sparsely decorated new office.
Crime
Police say suspect beat a sleeping Missouri tourist to death after leaving work
While Hurtado is roaming the halls of the hotel, somebody pulled a fire alarm, the affidavit states, and “patrons on the sixth floor are seen exiting their rooms.”
Mike Perlstein
How inmates are forging weapons, starting fires inside Orleans Justice Center
“Keeping one thousand people in here safe from weapons, getting injured, hiding anything, that's difficult right now with this construction."
Mike Perlstein
How inmates are forging weapons, starting fires inside Orleans Justice Center
“Keeping one thousand people in here safe from weapons, getting injured, hiding anything, that's difficult right now with this construction."
Investigations
Investigation opened into city-owned apartment used by Mayor Cantrell
The IG’s inquiry dates back to October and is noted as an “administrative investigation” in which documents were requested from CAO Gilbert Montano.
Mike Perlstein
Juvenile offender sent to death row: 'They couldn't find somewhere to put him'
Alonzo Defillo Jr. was 15-years-old when he was tried as an adult after a string of carjackings and armed robberies in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish.
Mike Perlstein
Cantrell's office started investigation into deputy who served as Councilwoman's driver
"That was really politics at its worst, and it was retaliatory in nature," said Councilwoman Helena Moreno
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