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Category: Criminal Justice

Dragnet cast for spokesman

New Orleans Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas has decided to replace his top contractor for communications and chief spokesman, Bob Young.
by Matt Davis December 7, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

City Council may downgrade pot possession, other charges

The City Council is set to ease the punishment for some misdemeanors in an effort to unclog the city’s jails and courts.
by Matt Davis December 2, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Sheriff convinces jail group to back off of demolitions

Despite an apparent agreement last week to drastically reduce the size of the city’s jail complex, Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman on Monday bristled at any decision now that he be required to demolish jail cells in the future.
by Matt Davis November 23, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Despite greater detail, Sheriff's budget continues to be opaque and mysterious

No public agency’s budget is a bigger source of intrigue in New Orleans than Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman’s.
by Matt Davis November 22, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Gusman to get 1,438 beds in exchange for major closures; community input Monday

Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman is close to getting his desperately sought-after city approval to build a new jail facility – but it comes with a major catch.
by Matt Davis November 19, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Uptown hangout to close after 47 underage patrons found

A popular Uptown college hangout has been shut down temporarily after a police raid that ensnared 47 underage drinkers, including the son of a prominent former state legislator, police said.
by Karen Gadbois November 17, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Groups studying jail size may continue work past deadline

Despite having a Monday deadline, Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s Criminal Justice Working Group may well extend its efforts, Chief Administrative Officer Andy Kopplin said today at the first of the two final scheduled meetings.
by Matt Davis November 16, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Crowd unleashed frustrations, suspicions about new jail

Amid a tempestuous atmosphere, residents at a public hearing raised serveral concerns about a proposed new jail facility for Sheriff Marlin Gusman.
by Matt Davis November 11, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Police monitor and NOPD sign agreement on strong oversight

New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Ronal Serpas signed an agreement this morning with Independent Police Monitor Susan Hutson to share department information.
by Matt Davis November 10, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Public lashes out at jail during week’s first public hearing

Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s Criminal Justice Working Group on Tuesday held the first of two public hearings to get the public’s input on the size of a new jail.
by Matt Davis November 10, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

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