FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 20, 2010

EAST BANK OF ORLEANS PARISH UNDER PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER ADVISORY UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON

NEW ORLEANS, LA– Mayor Landrieu, Public Health officials, and Sewerage & Water Board officials addressed the media today to update citizens on the precautionary Boil Water Advisory issued for the East Bank of Orleans Parish.  The precautionary Boil Water Advisory is expected to be in place until Sunday afternoon at approximately 3:00 pm, when water test results can be verified by the state Department of Health and Hospitals. This does not affect the West Bank. 

“I want to stress that this is a precautionary measure and the City is following the protocol required by the state sanitary code,” said Mayor Mitch Landrieu.  “Based on our conversations with health officials and the Sewerage and Water Board, we are confident that the risk is low.”

The State recommends that you disinfect your water by boiling it for one minute and letting it cool down prior to consumption (including drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, bathing or preparing food).  Boil water for one full minute in a clean container.  The one-minute boil time begins after the water has been brought to a rolling boil. (If there is a flat taste, it can be eliminated by shaking the water in a bottle or pouring it from one container to another.)

"We're uncertain at this point if there was a compromise to the system," said Dr. Takeisha Davis, Regional Medical Director at the Louisiana Office of Public Health. "The major risk is from ingestion, and we think that this risk is very low."

Davis added, “There is little risk to taking a shower, as long as individuals close their mouths and do not ingest the water.  However, we recommend that individuals with open wounds or immune system deficiencies take special precautions and avoid showering while the precautionary boil advisory is in effect.”

At approximately 7:00 am on Saturday, the Sewerage and Water Board's chemists and technicians began collecting 28 water samples from sites throughout the East Bank.  Analysis began at 12:00 PM of all samples.  Tests are being conducted at the Board's Water Purification Laboratory. Tests will be incubated for 24 hours to determine if any harmful bacteria are present in the samples.  If the tests show that the water is free of harmful bacteria and has a normal chlorine concentration, the precautionary Boil Water Advisory would then be lifted with the approval of the Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH).

At approximately 10:30 pm on Friday, the Sewerage & Water Board lost 25 cycle power at its main water plant, causing low water pressure (as low as 10 pounds per square inch) throughout the East Bank of the City. The Board has restored its 25-cycle power and is also operating on commercial power.  According to the Board, water pressure has approached near-normal pressure, as repairs to the electrical system at the main water plant are underway.  The Mayor has ordered an after action report to determine what caused the power failure.

The City’s Office of Homeland Security and the State Department of Health and Hospitals are in contact with hospital, hotel, restaurant, and tourism officials to help ensure continuity of operations.

For information, citizens can log onto www.nola.gov or www.swbno.org.  Citizens can call 311 (and press zero) or 658-4000. 

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Hello Everyone,

The correct date for the 2nd District Comstat meeting is Monday November 22, 2010, at 11:00AM. The meeting will be held at the 2nd District Station.

Thank you,

Sergeant Robert W. Kirton, III

Community Outreach Coordinator

2nd District

NOLA 70115

Off. 658-6020

Cell. 239-0327

E-Mail rwkirton@cityofno.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 20, 2010

EAST BANK OF ORLEANS PARISH UNDER PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER ADVISORY UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON

NEW ORLEANS, LA– Mayor Landrieu, Public Health officials, and Sewerage & Water Board officials addressed the media today to update citizens on the precautionary Boil Water Advisory issued for the East Bank of Orleans Parish.  The precautionary Boil Water Advisory is expected to be in place until Sunday afternoon at approximately 3:00 pm, when water test results can be verified by the state Department of Health and Hospitals. This does not affect the West Bank. 

“I want to stress that this is a precautionary measure and the City is following the protocol required by the state sanitary code,” said Mayor Mitch Landrieu.  “Based on our conversations with health officials and the Sewerage and Water Board, we are confident that the risk is low.”

The State recommends that you disinfect your water by boiling it for one minute and letting it cool down prior to consumption (including drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, bathing or preparing food).  Boil water for one full minute in a clean container.  The one-minute boil time begins after the water has been brought to a rolling boil. (If there is a flat taste, it can be eliminated by shaking the water in a bottle or pouring it from one container to another.)

"We're uncertain at this point if there was a compromise to the system," said Dr. Takeisha Davis, Regional Medical Director at the Louisiana Office of Public Health. "The major risk is from ingestion, and we think that this risk is very low."

Davis added, “There is little risk to taking a shower, as long as individuals close their mouths and do not ingest the water.  However, we recommend that individuals with open wounds or immune system deficiencies take special precautions and avoid showering while the precautionary boil advisory is in effect.”

At approximately 7:00 am on Saturday, the Sewerage and Water Board's chemists and technicians began collecting 28 water samples from sites throughout the East Bank.  Analysis began at 12:00 PM of all samples.  Tests are being conducted at the Board's Water Purification Laboratory. Tests will be incubated for 24 hours to determine if any harmful bacteria are present in the samples.  If the tests show that the water is free of harmful bacteria and has a normal chlorine concentration, the precautionary Boil Water Advisory would then be lifted with the approval of the Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH).

At approximately 10:30 pm on Friday, the Sewerage & Water Board lost 25 cycle power at its main water plant, causing low water pressure (as low as 10 pounds per square inch) throughout the East Bank of the City. The Board has restored its 25-cycle power and is also operating on commercial power.  According to the Board, water pressure has approached near-normal pressure, as repairs to the electrical system at the main water plant are underway.  The Mayor has ordered an after action report to determine what caused the power failure.

The City’s Office of Homeland Security and the State Department of Health and Hospitals are in contact with hospital, hotel, restaurant, and tourism officials to help ensure continuity of operations.

For information, citizens can log onto www.nola.gov or www.swbno.org.  Citizens can call 311 (and press zero) or 658-4000. 

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November 20, 2010

The New Orleans Police Department – Public Information Office

Police Investigate Murder Suicide Incident in the 3300 Block of

New Orleans/>/> - Members of the New Orleans Police Department are investigating the apparent stabbing death of a 55-year-old female, and the apparent suicide of her 66-year old husband.  The offense occurred shortly after 8:00 A.M., inside of their home.

According to investigators, the female victim arrived home this morning and became involved in an argument with her husband.  A relative that was staying with the couple left the residence.  A short while later, the relative returned and found the female lying on the floor of the bathroom with stab wounds to the body and observed that the female’s husband had hung himself.   Emergency Medical Paramedics arrived on the scene and pronounced the victims dead.

The Coroners Office will conduct their investigation to determine the exact cause of death.  

Homicide Detective Regina Williams is in charge of the investigation.

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas/>, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans/>/> is a safer place to live, work and visit.  The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.  To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  

and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?. 

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Officer Garry Flot

November 20, 2010

The New Orleans Police Department – Public Information Office

Suspect Wanted For Murder

New Orleans – Members of the New Orleans Police Department have issued an arrest warrant for 24-year-old Jason Hamilton wanted in connection with the murder of Anthony M. Barre.  The offense occurred November 14, 2010 at approximately 8:15 P.M., in the 2000 block of

According to investigators, Fifth District officers responded to a call of a “male shot” and upon their arrival, found the victim lying on the sidewalk with apparent gunshot wounds to the body. Emergency Medical Paramedics arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim dead. 

During the course of the investigation, Homicide Detective Kevin Burns positively identified Jason Hamilton as the person responsible for the murder and secured an Arrest Warrant.

No picture available of the suspect at this time.

Crimestoppers is offering up to a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person(s) responsible. Citizens with information regarding this crime are the whereabouts of Hamilton are asked to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111 or toll free at 1-877-903-STOP (7867). Callers do not have to leave their name nor testify in court to receive the reward.

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans is a safer place to live, work and visit.  The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.  To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  

and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?. 

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Officer Garry Flot   

Due to a drop in water pressure last night, the State Department of Health and Hospitals and the Sewerage and Water Board have released a precautionary boil water advisory for the entire east bank of the New Orleans. 

Citizens are urged to boil their tap water vigorously for at least one full minute prior to using it for drinking or cooking (the minute starts when the water begins to bubble).  This includes water used for brushing teeth, making ice, washing raw foods, preparation of drinks, and water for pets.   Wait for the water to cool before using it, or store it in the refrigerator in a clean container.  You should throw away ice made during the time the advisory or notice was issued, as freezing does not kill bacteria.

This boil water advisory will remain in effect until further notice.

Hello Everyone,

Please be advised, due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday the 2nd Distirict Comstat meeting will be held on Monday November 15, 2010 at 11:00AM. The meeting will be held at the 2nd District Station.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Sergeant Robert W. Kirton, III

Community Outreach Coordinator

2nd District

NOLA 70115

Off. 658-6020

Cell. 239-0327

E-Mail rwkirton@cityofno.com

November 19, 2010

The New Orleans Police Department – Public Information Office

Suspect Wanted for Sexual Assault

New Orleans/>/> – Members of the New Orleans Police Department are asking the public’s assistance in locating and identifying an African-American male, wanted in connection with a sexual assault of an adult female that occurred October 3, 2010, at approximately 1:00 A.M.   

According to investigators, the victim met the suspect inside of a bar in the 2300 block of

The suspect’s name is possibly Bruce and is described as an African-American male, approximately 35 years of age, 5’10”, and thin build with two twists in his hair.  He was wearing baggy dark blue jeans, white t shirt with unknown lettering or print.  The suspect is known to frequent bars in the Fabough Marigny area.  He is a video poker player, plays in pool tournaments and smoked hand rolled cigarettes and drives a black Pontiac Firebird or Chevrolet Camero.            

Attached is computer composite sketch of the suspect.

Anyone having information concerning this crime or the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is asked to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111 or toll free for long distance at 1-877-903-STOP (7867).  Callers do not have to give their name nor testify in court. 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas/>, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans/>/> is a safer place to live, work and visit.  The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.  To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  

and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?. 

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Officer Garry Flot                             

November 19, 2010

The New Orleans Police Department – Public Information Office 

Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder of Two New Orleans Police Officers

New Orleans - Second District Detectives and Jefferson Parish Deputies arrested 27-year-old Herbert Floyd of New Orleans and booked him with two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder of two New Orleans Police Officers.  The offense occurred at approximately 9:45 P.M., at the intersection of Fig and Burdette Streets.       

Members of the Special Operation’s Division were place in the area of Fig and Burdette Streets because of an increase of armed robberies.  Two undercover officers were assigned to drive a van in the area to look for suspicious activity.  When they drove to the intersection of Fig and Burdette Streets, they were approached from behind by a blue vehicle at which time the driver began flashing the headlights.  The officers continued forward at which time the suspect fired at the van striking the back glass.  The officers returned fire and continued forward.  The blue vehicle continued to follow the officers for a brief period of time and then fled.

Detective conducted a follow up investigation and identified Herbert Floyd as the person responsible for the incident and secured an Arrest Warrant.

Today, Second District Detectives and Jefferson Parish Deputies arrested Floyd in the 700 block of

No picture available of the suspect.

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans is a safer place to live, work and visit.  The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.  To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  

and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?.   

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Officer Garry Flot   

November 19, 2010

The New Orleans Police Department – Public Information Office 

Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder of Two New Orleans Police Officers

New Orleans - Second District Detectives and Jefferson Parish Deputies arrested 27-year-old Herbert Floyd of New Orleans and booked him with two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder of two New Orleans Police Officers.  The offense occurred at approximately 9:45 P.M., at the intersection of Fig and Burdette Streets.       

Members of the Special Operation’s Division were place in the area of Fig and Burdette Streets because of an increase in armed robberies.  Two undercover officers were assigned to drive a van in the area to look for suspicious activity.  When they drove to the intersection of Fig and Burdette Streets, they were approached from behind by a blue vehicle at which time the driver began flashing the headlights.  The officers continued forward at which time the suspect fired at the van striking the back glass.  The officers returned fire and continued forward.  The blue vehicle continued to follow the officers for a brief period of time and then fled.

Detective conducted a follow up investigation and identified Herbert Floyd as the person responsible for the incident and secured an Arrest Warrant.

Today, Second District Detectives and Jefferson Parish Deputies arrested Floyd in the 700 block of Metairie Road without incident.  Floyd was booked as a Fugitive in Jefferson Parish and transported to Orleans Parish and booked with two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder.

No picture available of the suspect.

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans is a safer place to live, work and visit.  The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.  To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  

and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?.   

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Officer Garry Flot   

November 18, 2010

New Orleans Police Department – Public Information Office

Media Advisory

Increased Crimestopper’s Reward

New Orleans–The New Orleans Police Department and the Executive Director of Crimestoppers, Darlene Cusanza, will hold a news conference on Friday, November 18, 2010, at 1:30 P.M., in the large conference room at N.O.P.D. Headquarters, in regards to an increased CRIMESTOPPERS reward for the murder of 23-year-old Ryan Lekosky, that occurred on Sunday, October 31, 2010,  near the intersection of Dauphine and Iberville Streets, and for the murder of 24-year-old Alvin Crosby, that occurred on August 15, 2010, at the intersection of Perdido and South Roman Streets.

The media is encouraged to attend.

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Officer Hilal Williams

November 19, 2010

The New Orleans Police Department – Public Information Office

NOPD’s Mounted Division Graduates Four Police Officers and Three Sheriff Deputies  

New Orleans - Superintendent of Police Ronal W. Serpas is pleased to announce the graduation of four New Orleans Police Officers and three Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff Deputies that completed rigorous Mounted training.  The training took place from November 1, 2010 to November 19, 2010.  This training included riding and controlling their horses under difficult circumstances and learning police tactics. 

Serpas said “this is another example of how our partnership is expanding with the Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff’s Office.  We are working together and will continue to accomplish missions together.”     

The Graduates are as follows:

            New Orleans Police Officers             Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Deputies

            Matthew McCleary                                          Emanuel Hudson

            Ananie Mitchell                                                Reginald Moses Sr.

            Alicia Pierre                                                      Danielle Simon

            Christian Recile

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Officer Garry Flot

November 16, 2010

The New Orleans Police Department – Public Information Office 

16 Year Old Arrested for Principal to Second Degree Murder

New Orleans, LA -This evening, members of the New Orleans Police Department have arrested a 16-year-old male and booked him with Principal to Second Degree Murder.  The offense occurred August 11, 2010 at approximately 2:40 P.M., in the 2600 block of

According to investigators, First District officers responded to a call of a “male shot” and, upon their arrival, found three victims suffering from gunshot wounds.  Two victims were treated for their injuries and the third died at the hospital. 

As a result of the on-going investigation, Homicide Detective Desmond Pratt identified a 16-year-old juvenile involved in the incident and secured an Arrest Warrant. 

Today, Eighth District Officers Jack Buzali and Alan Seaton were dispatched to investigate a possible stolen vehicle in the 800 block of

The juvenile was transported to the Juvenile Division for processing.                             

Homicide Detective Desmond Pratt is in charge of the investigation. He may be reached at 658-5300.

Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP(7867). You could receive a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the responsible person(s). You do not have to give your name nor testify to receive the reward.

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans is a safer place to live, work and visit.  The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.  To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  

and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?. 

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Officer Garry Flot   

November 15, 2010

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

NOPD’S Special Operations Division Task Force Unit Booked

19 Suspects Last Week

New Orleans- In one week’s time the Special Operations Division (S.O.D) Task Force Unit investigated 132 complaints, yielding 19 arrests for 22 Felonies, 26 Misdemeanors and 4 Municipal violations.  Officers conducted 39 vehicle stops and made 5 Traffic arrests.  The unit made 5 Narcotic cases, conducted 61 wanted checks, and made 112 pedestrian contacts. They wrote 49 reports and confiscated 1.0 gram of Marijuana and 14.0 grams of Heroin. 

“Day after day the New Orleans Police Department receives calls from caring and involved citizens who want their neighborhoods to be free of crime. This is an important part of our partnership with the community and is addressed through hard work and results like these”, said Superintendent of Police Ronal Serpas.

These results are from November 7, 2010 thru November 13, 2010

       37 year-old Bernard Williams was walking down the street in the 3400 Block of Broadway.  Upon observing the Officers, Williams discarded a plastic bag containing what was believed to be marijuana.  Officers retrieved the plastic bag and placed him under arrest.  He was charged with Possession of Marijuana.

        19 year-old Lester Pye was standing near an abandoned residence located in the 3200 Block of Second Street.  Upon observing the Officers enter the block, Pye discarded a bag containing what was believed to be marijuana.  Officers retrieved the bag and placed him under arrest.  He was charged with Possession of Marijuana.

         Officers conducted a traffic stop at 

     A traffic stop was conducted by an officer at the intersection of

     Officers observed a vehicle parked at

Since July of 2010, officers investigated approximately 2,627 complaints, executed approximately 13 search warrants, made approximately 340 felony cases, conducted approximately 1081 vehicle checks, issued approximately 102 citations, made approximately 77 narcotics cases, confiscated approximately 44 guns and numerous amounts of illegal substances. 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php? 

 Officer Janssen Valencia   

November 15, 2010

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

NOPD’S Special Operations Division Task Force Unit Booked

19 Suspects Last Week

New Orleans- In one week’s time the Special Operations Division (S.O.D) Task Force Unit investigated 132 complaints, yielding 19 arrests for 22 Felonies, 26 Misdemeanors and 4 Municipal violations.  Officers conducted 39 vehicle stops and made 5 Traffic arrests.  The unit made 5 Narcotic cases, conducted 61 wanted checks, and made 112 pedestrian contacts. They wrote 49 reports and confiscated 1.0 gram of Marijuana and 14.0 grams of Heroin. 

“Day after day the New Orleans Police Department receives calls from caring and involved citizens who want their neighborhoods to be free of crime. This is an important part of our partnership with the community and is addressed through hard work and results like these”, said Superintendent of Police Ronal Serpas.

These results are from November 7, 2010 thru November 13, 2010

       37 year-old Bernard Williams was walking down the street in the 3400 Block of Broadway.  Upon observing the Officers, Williams discarded a plastic bag containing what was believed to be marijuana.  Officers retrieved the plastic bag and placed him under arrest.  He was charged with Possession of Marijuana.

        19 year-old Lester Pye was standing near an abandoned residence located in the 3200 Block of Second Street.  Upon observing the Officers enter the block, Pye discarded a bag containing what was believed to be marijuana.  Officers retrieved the bag and placed him under arrest.  He was charged with Possession of Marijuana.

         Officers conducted a traffic stop at 

     A traffic stop was conducted by an officer at the intersection of

     Officers observed a vehicle parked at

Since July of 2010, officers investigated approximately 2,627 complaints, executed approximately 13 search warrants, made approximately 340 felony cases, conducted approximately 1081 vehicle checks, issued approximately 102 citations, made approximately 77 narcotics cases, confiscated approximately 44 guns and numerous amounts of illegal substances. 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php? 

 Officer Janssen Valencia   

November 16, 2010

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

NOPD’s Narcotics and Task Force Units Investigated 1,826 Complaints, and Made 52 Narcotics Cases in Seven Days    

NEW ORLEANS - In seven days, the New Orleans Police Department’s Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated approximately 1,826 complaints.  As a result the NOPD’s Task Force Units, they conducted nine Search Warrants, investigated 66 Felony cases, conducted 791 Vehicle Checks resulting in 241 citations, and 52 Narcotics cases.  They confiscated 10 guns, numerous amounts of Crack, Marijuana, Crack Cocaine, Powder Cocaine, and Heroin.

Serpas said.” The continued successes of the Task Force Units are from the continued calls from our citizens through our complaint line and Crimestoppers Tips line.  With these tips and information, our officers are able to continuously make these good cases.”      

These results are from November 07, 2010 thru November 13, 2010. 

First District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 250 complaints, made 29 adult cases including one juvenile for 29 Felony, seven Misdemeanor and two Municipal violations.  The units wrote 28 reports, made 256 pedestrian contacts, 23 field interviews, stopped 148 vehicles, wrote 65 citations, and made 10 traffic arrests.  They executed one search warrant, and confiscated two guns, Marijuana, Heroin, and Crack Cocaine.             

Second District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 393 complaints, five hot line complaints, made 22 arrests for seven Felony, 17 Misdemeanor, and four Municipal violations.  They made 407 pedestrian contacts, 46 field interviews, wrote 24 reports, conducted 234 vehicle stops, issued 38 citations, made 13 traffic arrests and recovered one stolen vehicle.  The units conducted nine wanted checks, one search warrant, made six narcotics cases, confiscating Marijuana, Heroin and seized $1,346.00 in cash.            

Third District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 165 complaints, made 15 Misdemeanor, 17 Municipal, four Juvenile cases and had four Curfew violators.  The units made 45 pedestrian contacts, 116 field interviews, and wrote 18 reports.  They made 96 vehicle stops, issued 31 citations, made nine traffic arrests and conducted two wanted checks.  

Fourth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 102 complaints, arrested 42 persons for 10 felony, 48 Misdemeanor, and five Municipal violations.  They conducted 110 vehicle stops, issued 36 citations, made five traffic arrests, and wrote 25 reports.  They conducted 67 field interviews, 96 pedestrian contacts, conducted two wanted checks, made 11 narcotics cases, and confiscated Crack Cocaine, Cocaine, Heroin, Illegal pills and Marijuana. 

Fifth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 145 complaints, one hot line complaint, made 16 arrests for five Felony, five Misdemeanor, and six Municipal violations.  They conducted 33 vehicle checks, issued 8 citations, and wrote 11 reports.  The units made 81 pedestrian contacts, 58 field interviews, one search warrant, and made five narcotics cases confiscating Marijuana, Crystal Methamphetamine and seized $300.00.

Detectives followed up on a Crimestopper’s Tip where a subject was selling drugs from

Task Force units received a Crimestopper’s Tip at

Task Force units conducted a traffic stop at

Sixth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 170 complaints, one hot line complaint, made 11 Felony, 12 Misdemeanor, and 11 Municipal violations resulting in 26 persons being arrested. They conducted 32 vehicle checks, issued five citations, made one traffic arrest and wrote 26 reports.  The units conducted six wanted checks, made 77 pedestrian contacts, and 31 field interviews.  They executed three search warrants, and made 14 narcotics cases confiscating Marijuana, Heroin, Crack, and Cocaine and seized $650.00.

            On 11-10-2010 at 7:00 P.M., Officers Lucretia Gantner and Jon Burnette observed a subject walking across the street near

On 11-09-2010 at 7:30 P.M., Officers Lucretia Gantner and Jon Burnette observed a vehicle disregard a turn signal at

On 11-08-2010 at 8:00 P.M., Sargeant David Liang along with the members of the Sixth District Task Force Lucretia Gantner, Jon Burnette, Randolph Daniel, Carlos Amador, and Devin Ashmore were on patrol near South Liberty and Felicity Streets when they observed a subject, standing in the middle of the street wearing a leather jacket and a red bandana on his head. When the suspect observed the marked units, he immediately put his hand over his waistband area and attempted to run into a back yard. Before jumping over the fence he discarded a black 9mm automatic handgun with an extended magazine from underneath his leather jacket. The Task Force, with the help of the Sixth District DIU unit and the Second Watch, formed a perimeter around the block and eventually apprehended the suspect.

He was arrested for Illegal possession of a firearm (Concealed Firearm)

On 11-7-2010 at 9:00 P.M., Officers Carlos Amador and Devin Ashmore conducted a traffic stop in the 2000 Block of Seventh Street.  The driver was found to be in possession of four grams of Marijuana, and was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, second offense.

Sixth District Detectives conducted a controlled purchase from

Seventh District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 280 complaints, seven hot line complaints, and nine previous complaints.  They made 11 arrests for one Felony, eight Misdemeanors, and one Municipal violator.  They made 147 pedestrian contacts, 127 field interviews and wrote 11 reports.  The units stopped 103 vehicles, wrote 14 citations, conducted 17 wanted checks, three search warrants, made one narcotics case confiscating, Marijuana.

Sergeant Kristi Bagneris along with officers Damond Davis and James Kish responded to an armed robbery that had just occurred at

Eighth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 321 complaints, made 14 cases for three Felony, one misdemeanor, 19 Municipal violations and issued four Summons. They conducted 35 vehicle checks, issued 44 citations, made two traffic arrests and wrote five reports. They conducted 173 field interviews, 96 pedestrian contacts, 16 wanted checks, and made three Narcotics cases confiscating Cocaine.    

The Narcotics and Task Force Units began in July of 2010 and have investigated approximately 27,453 complaints, executed approximately 144 Search Warrants, made approximately 946 Felony cases, conducted approximately 10,135 vehicle checks, issued approximately 4,029 citations, made approximately 821 Narcotics cases, confiscated approximately 180 guns and numerous amounts of Illegal Narcotics.

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans is a safer place to live, work and visit.  The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.  To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  

and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?. 

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Officer Garry Flot

November 8, 2010

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

NOPD’S Special Operations Division Task Force Unit Booked

17 Suspects Last Week

New Orleans- In one week’s time the Special Operations Division (S.O.D) Task Force Unit investigated 138 complaints, yielding 17 arrests for 20 Felonies, 35 Misdemeanors and 5 Municipal violations.  Officers conducted 61 vehicle stops and made 4 Traffic arrests.  The unit made 3 Narcotic cases, conducted 55 wanted checks, and made 92 pedestrian contacts. They wrote 57 reports and confiscated 13.79 grams of Marijuana and 1.0 gram of Crack Cocaine. 

“Day after day the New Orleans Police Department receives calls from caring and involved citizens who want their neighborhoods to be free of crime. This is an important part of our partnership with the community and is addressed through hard work and results like these”, said Superintendent of Police Ronal Serpas.

These results are from October 31, 2010 thru November 6, 2010

      On 11/1/10, The Violent Offenders Warrant Squad and members of the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force arrested 21-year-old Alvin Jackson, wanted for murder by the Homicide Division.  The victim was walking in the 2400 block of

     Also arrested was 20-year-old Charles Williams, who also fled on foot when detectives arrived at the Magnolia Apartments.  Once apprehended he was found to be in possession of a 380 semi auto handgun with an obliterated serial number. Williams was an acquaintance of Jackson. Williams was booked with Illegal Carrying of a Weapon, and Probation Violation for Possession of Firearm.

          On 11/3/10, 18-year-old Latrell Coleman was wanted by the Eighth District for the Attempted Murder, which occurred on

       On 11/3/10, 23-year-old Deddrick Jackson was wanted for the rape of a juvenile from MobileAlabama.  The subject was arrested at

     On 11/3/10, 24-year-old Marcus White was wanted by the Sex Crimes Unit for Forcible Rape in the 2600 Block of New York Street on 10-29-10.  White was arrested at

     On 11/3/10, 34-year-old Leachie Jones was wanted by the Seventh District for Aggravated Burglary and Simple Kidnapping at

     On 11/3/10, 31-year-old Steven Bacala was wanted by the Eighth District for Second Degree Armed Robbery at

     On 11/4/10, 22-year-old Rashad Washington was wanted for murder by the Homicide Division.  On Sunday, September 19, 2010, First District officers responded to gun shots fired in the 2600 block of

     On 11/4/10, 48-year-old Kevin Williams was wanted by the Sex Crimes Unit for Aggravated Rape in the 3200 block of

    On 11/5/10 SWAT Team Members were called to the 2900 block of

         Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 3400 block of Old Behrman Highway.  Officers then discovered that the driver, 27-year-old Desmond Mitchell was driving on a suspended driver’s license.  Officers also located a Walther PPK .32 caliber handgun in the passenger compartment of the vehicle.  A search incidental to arrest discovered that Mitchell was also in possession of marijuana.  Mitchell was charged with Possession of Marijuana, Illegal Possession of a Firearm during Crime and Traffic Violations.

        On 11/5/10, Officers conducted a traffic stop at Louisiana and South Claiborne Avenues.  One of the passengers in the vehicle, 23-year-old Marcel Hayes, was found to be in possession of a Jennings .9mm handgun.  The officers also learned Hayes is a convicted felon.  The driver of the vehicle, 21-year-old Dammiel Sergent, was arrested for having a suspended license.  A search incidental to arrest revealed that Sergent was in possession of crack cocaine. Hayes was charged as a Convicted Felon with a Firearm and Dammiel was charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine and traffic violations.

          On 11/5/10, 44-year-old John Riegert was wanted by the Sixth District for a Business Burglary at

Since July of 2010, officers investigated approximately 2,495 complaints, executed approximately 13 search warrants, made approximately 318 felony cases, conducted approximately 1042 vehicle checks, issued approximately 95 citations, made approximately 72 narcotics cases, confiscated approximately 44 guns and numerous amounts of illegal substances. 

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php? 

 Officer Janssen Valencia   

November 2, 2010

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

NOPD’s Narcotics and Task Force Units Investigate 64 Narcotic Cases, and Confiscated 17 guns in One Week    

NEW ORLEANS - In one week, the New Orleans Police Department’s Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated approximately 2,067 complaints.  As a result the NOPD’s Task Force Units, they conducted nine Search Warrants, investigated 50 Felony cases, conducted 825 Vehicle Checks resulting in 256 citations, and 64 Narcotics cases.  They confiscated 17 guns, numerous amounts of Crack, Marijuana, Crack Cocaine, Powder Cocaine, and Heroin.

Serpas said, “We will continue to use our Task Forces Units in each district because of the continued success.  The Tasks Force Units are proactively patrolling and arresting persons that are committing crimes in our neighborhoods and with these criminals locked up, will make our city a safer place to live.”           

These results are from October 24, 2010 thru October 30, 2010. 

First District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 362 complaints, made 58 cases for Felony, Misdemeanor and Municipal arrests.  The units wrote 23 reports, made 322 pedestrian contacts, 20 field interviews, stopped 171 vehicles, wrote 64 citations, and made 20 traffic arrests.  They made 12 narcotics cases, and confiscated Marijuana, Heroin, and Crack Cocaine.             

Second District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 486 complaints, four hot line complaints, made 49 arrests including two juveniles for eight Felony, 63 Misdemeanor, and seven Municipal violations.  They made 462 pedestrian contacts, 57 field interviews, wrote 77 reports, conducted 278 vehicle stops, issued 54 citations, made 18 traffic arrests and recovered one stolen vehicle.  The units conducted 10 wanted checks, two search warrants, made 10 narcotics cases, confiscating Marijuana, Crack Cocaine, and seized $1,989.00 in cash.            

Third District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 60 complaints, arrested 18 persons for 48 Misdemeanors, and eight Municipal violations.  The units made 30 pedestrian contacts, 69 field interviews, and wrote 51 reports.  They made 102 vehicle stops, issued 60 citations, made eight traffic arrests, three wanted checks, one search warrant, two narcotics cases confiscating Marijuana and illegal pills.

Officers conducted a search warrant at

Fourth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 269 complaints, arrested 63 persons including 5 juveniles for 10 felony, 79 Misdemeanor, and eight Municipal violations.  They conducted 76 vehicle stops, issued 32 citations, made 12 traffic arrests, wrote 93 reports and issued one summon.  They conducted 66 field interviews, 159 pedestrian contacts, conducted one search warrant, made 23 narcotics cases, and confiscated five guns, Crack Cocaine, Cocaine, Heroin, Marijuana illegal pills, and seized $1,278.00 in cash.

On October 25, 2010 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Sgt. Octavio Baldassaro and Officer Samuel Birks were patrolling in and around the 3600 block of Garden Oaks Drive, Jackson Landing Apartment Complex.  As the officers entered the rear driveway, Sgt. Baldassaro observed Webster Simmons walking on the sidewalk. When Simmons observed the approaching officers, he immediately reached into his pants pocket then quickly removed his hand from his pocket and discarded an object to the ground and fled into an apartment.  Believing he had discarded some type of contraband, the officers elected to investigate.

Sgt. Baldassaro relocated to the area where he discarded the object and observed a plastic bag containing numerous pieces of crack cocaine on the ground.  Sgt. Baldassaro retrieved the narcotics from the ground and relocated to the front door.  After obtaining permission from the occupant, the officers entered the residence and located Simmons in a rear bedroom where he was placed under arrest.  Sgt. Baldassaro conducted a search incidental to arrest and retrieved $797.00 dollars from the suspect.  A name check of Simmons revealed he has three previous convictions ranging from possession of Crack Cocaine to distribution of crack cocaine.                                                    

Fifth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 103 complaints, one hot line complaint, made 11 arrests for three Felony, nine Misdemeanor, and one Municipal violation.  They conducted 65 vehicle checks, issued 25 citations, made four traffic arrests and wrote 22 reports.  The units made 61 pedestrian contacts, 51 field interviews, one search warrant, and made two narcotics cases confiscating Marijuana.

Officer conducted an investigation of a stolen vehicle at North Roman and Touro Streets.  During the course of the investigation, officer found a stolen handgun on the ground near the vehicle.  

Sixth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 167 complaints, one hot line complaint, made 10 Felony, eight Misdemeanor, 10 Municipal violations and one juvenile arrest.  They conducted 23 vehicle checks, issued four citations, made one traffic arrest and wrote 17 reports.  The units conducted eight wanted checks, three search warrants, made 34 pedestrian contacts, and 34 field interviews.  They made nine narcotics cases and confiscated Heroin, Crack Crack Cocaine and seized $1,887.00 in cash.

Officers Lucretia Gantner and Jon Burnette, received a citizen complaint of a wanted subject, Jacobi Boyd, who was at

Acting on several citizen complaints concerning drug activity in the area, Officers Carlos Amador and Devin Ashmore conducted several checks on the corner of First and South Prieur Streets.  The Officers observed a subject, Jared Johnson, engaged in what appeared to be a hand to hand narcotics transaction with another unknown subject.  When Officers Amador and Ashmore approached Johnson, he attempted to discard Crack Cocaine. The Officers recover the narcotics (seven rocks of Crack Cocaine) and arrest Johnson for possession with intent to distribute Crack Cocaine.

Detectives conducted a controlled purchase from

Seventh District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 317 complaints, two hot line complaints, and nine previous complaints.  They made 10 arrests including 2 juveniles for three Felony, five Misdemeanors, two Municipal and two Truant violators.  They made 139 pedestrian contacts, 116 field interviews and wrote 10 reports.  The units stopped 88 vehicles, wrote seven citations, and made five traffic arrests.  They conducted one wanted check, made three narcotics cases confiscating, Marijuana, and Crack.

On Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at or about 1:35am, Task Force Officers Kevin Doucette and Leslie Guzman were on proactive patrol in the an area of Curran Boulevard and Sand Street that has been a target of increase property and person crimes.  The officer located and investigated a subject, identified as Terrell Richardson, who was subsequently arrested for Illegally Carrying a Firearm, while possessing of Marijuana.  

Eighth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 183 complaints, four hot line complaints, arrested 26 persons for two felony, 10 Misdemeanor, and 18 Municipal violations.   They conducted 135 field interviews, 128 pedestrian contacts, wrote nine reports, conducted 22 vehicle checks and issued 10 citations.  They conducted 14 wanted checks, made three narcotics cases confiscating Marijuana and Crack.

The Narcotics and Task Force Units began in July of 2010 and have investigated approximately 23,904 complaints, executed approximately 129 Search Warrants, made approximately 838 Felony cases, conducted approximately 8,443 vehicle checks, issued approximately 3,571 citations, made approximately 737 Narcotics cases, confiscated approximately 160 guns and numerous amounts of Illegal Narcotics.

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans is a safer place to live, work and visit.  The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.  To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  

and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?. 

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Officer Garry Flot

October 26, 2010

New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

NOPD’s Narcotics and Task Force Units Investigate 48 Felony Cases, and Confiscated Six guns in One Week     

NEW ORLEANS - In one week’s time, the New Orleans Police Department’s Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated approximately 2,041 complaints.  As a result the NOPD’s Task Force Units, conducted 11 Search Warrants, investigated 48 Felony cases, and conducted 903 Vehicle Checks resulting in 373 citations, and 58 Narcotics cases.  They confiscated six guns and numerous amounts of Crack, Marijuana, Crack Cocaine, Powder Cocaine, and Heroin. 

“We are responding to an increase number of complaints made by citizens who want to live among law abiding citizens.  We will continue to respond to each complaint until everyone understands that criminal behavior is unwanted, it is policeable and criminals will suffer consequences said Superintendent of Police Ronal W. Serpas.    

These results are from October 17, 2010 thru October 23, 2010. 

First District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 351 complaints, and made 64 cases for Felony, Misdemeanor and Municipal arrests.  The units wrote 52 reports, made 390 pedestrian contacts, 49 field interviews, stopped 227 vehicles, wrote 85 citations, made 21 traffic arrests and recovered one stolen vehicle.  They made 15 narcotics cases, and confiscated Marijuana, Heroin, Crack Cocaine and illegal pills (Diazepam pills).              

Second District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 484 complaints, three hot line complaints, made 46 arrests for seven Felony, 33 Misdemeanor, and six Municipal violations.  They made 355 pedestrian contacts, 67 field interviews, wrote 66 reports, conducted 153 vehicle stops, issued 55 citations and made 20 traffic arrests.  The units conducted six wanted checks, one search warrant, made eight narcotics cases, confiscated Marijuana, Crack Cocaine, Heroin, illegal pills (Xanax) and seized $19,658.00 in cash.            

Third District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 209 complaints, three hot line complaints, arrested 37 persons including six juveniles for one Felony, 28 Misdemeanors, nine Municipal, and had three curfew and three truant violators. The units made 72 pedestrian contacts, 139 field interviews, and wrote 38 reports.  They made 139 vehicle stops, issued 86 citations, made 20 traffic arrests and conducted three wanted checks

Officers Max Schuler and Ron Zoller responded to a call of a subject breaking into a house at

Fourth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 224 complaints, arrested 45 persons including one juvenile for eight felony, 79 Misdemeanor, and four Municipal violations.  They conducted 71 vehicle stops, issued 24 citations, made six traffic arrests, wrote 82 reports and issued two summons.  They conducted 85 field interviews, 118 pedestrian contacts, conducted one wanted check, made 12 narcotics cases, and confiscated one gun, Cocaine, illegal pills, and seized $1,172.00 in cash.   

Fifth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 205 complaints, one hot line complaint, made 29 arrests including one juvenile for three Felony, 31 Misdemeanor, six Municipal violations and six curfew violators.   They conducted 137 vehicle checks, issued 62 citations, made 12 traffic arrests and wrote 40 reports.  The units made 157 pedestrian contacts, 75 field interviews, three wanted checks, two search warrants, and made six narcotics cases confiscating Marijuana, Crack Cocaine and seized $132.00 in cash.

Officers Jermell Taylor and Tony Burrell received a tip of narcotics activity in the 2400 block of

Sixth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 191 complaints, one hot line complaint, made seven Felony, 28 Misdemeanor, 10 Municipal, three juvenile cases and 3 curfew violators.  They conducted 50 vehicle checks, issued 15 citations, made five traffic arrests and wrote 44 reports.  The units conducted 10 wanted checks, three search warrants, made 77 pedestrian contacts, and 38 field interviews.  They made nine narcotics cases and confiscated Marijuana, Heroin, illegal pills and seized $2,138.00 in cash.

Sixth District Detectives conducted a controlled purchase from

Officers Lucretia Gantner and Jon Burnette received several complaints about a residence located at

The officers conducted a short surveillance of the location and observed a subject walking out of the house.  When the Officers checked the suspicious subject, they found in his possession 3grams of Crack Cocaine and a Crack pipe.  The subject, Terrence Pollard, was on probation for possession of Crack Cocaine and had two outstanding warrants from JPSO.

Seventh District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 187 complaints, three hot line complaints, and five previous complaints.  They made 14 arrests for four Felony, 14 Misdemeanors, one Municipal and 11 Truant violators.  They made 92 pedestrian contacts, 94 field interviews and wrote 17 reports.  The units stopped 106 vehicles, wrote 28 citations, and made five traffic arrests.  They conducted one wanted check, executed three search warrants, made four narcotics cases confiscating, Marijuana, and seizing $110.00 in cash.

On Thursday, October 21, 2010, Task Force officers responded to an armed robbery at 4608 Flake, and later learned the correct signal was an Aggravated Burglary. The officers learned the perpetrator went into the cousin’s residence without permission and robbed him at gun point of $400.00, car keys, and clothes, then fled out the residence.  Officer Bronson Gettridge located the wanted subject moments after the call was received.  The suspect fled in a vehicle, then on foot; where he was apprehended in an abandoned apartment.  The officers also learned the arrested subject was in a vehicle that was reported as “Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle” from Saint Tammany Sheriff’s Office.

Eighth District Narcotics and Task Force Units investigated 190 complaints, six hot line complaints, arrested 26 persons for two felony, 21 Misdemeanor, and 17 Municipal violations.   They conducted 129 field interviews, 89 pedestrian contacts, wrote 22 reports, conducted 20 vehicle checks and issued 18 citations.  They conducted 17 wanted checks, made 4 narcotics cases confiscating Marijuana and Crack.

The units responded to six Crimestopper’s complaints with no activity to report.  They made four buy bust narcotic cases and made several prostitution arrests along with the narcotics arrest. The Municipal arrests were the result of persons running scams on tourist as they entered

The Narcotics and Task Force Units began in July of 2010 and have investigated approximately 21,837 complaints, executed approximately 120 Search Warrants, made approximately 788 Felony cases, conducted approximately 7,618 vehicle checks, issued approximately 3,315 citations, made approximately 673 Narcotics cases, confiscated approximately 143 guns and numerous amounts of Illegal Narcotics.

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans is a safer place to live, work and visit.  The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.  To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx  

and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?. 

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Officer Garry Flot