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Murrill: NOPD is breaking laws if it doesn’t ‘fully cooperate’ with ICE, Border Patrol

In the letter, Murrill cited policy in the NOPD Operations Manual that bars NOPD officers from assisting federal immigration authorities except in limited instances.
by Greg LaRose, Louisiana Illuminator December 5, 2025 Updated December 6, 2025

Overall crime may be lower, but council wants NOPD to bring down homicides

by Matt Davis November 2, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

It was a bad week for Army Corps and NOPD, but a worse week for us

by Mark Moseley August 9, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Judge lets stand charges against Eris revelers accused of disturbing the peace

by Matt Davis July 29, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Two Eris Parade arrestees ask for "vague" charges against them to be quashed

by Matt Davis July 22, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Questions surround DA's decision to drop charges in gun-waving cop's case

Ex-cop Devyn Swanier lost his job but not his liberty. The young man he bullied thinks justice has not been served. Experts are split on the question.
by Matt Davis July 20, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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

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

NOPD feels love from council

The City Council focused on its public-safety budget today, scrutinizing the money it spends on its police and fire departments, ambulance, and emergency preparedness.
by Matt Davis November 8, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Thousands arrested needlessly on warrants; Serpas makes pledge to end NOPD policy

The New Orleans Police Department arrested 20,000 people needlessly on warrants last year at a cost to taxpayers of almost $2 million, said Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas at a City Council budget hearing this morning.
by Matt Davis November 8, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

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