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Times-Picayune/NOLA.com Report Suggests More Behind Crime Stat Gap

Eve Troeh — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:33:00 +0000

Every month, New Orleans police file crime statistics with the federal government. These numbers turn into lists of the nation’s most violent cities, and those lists impact factors from economic development to residents’ sense of safety. The Sunday edition of the Times-Picayune and Nola.com features reporting from John Simerman and Gordon Russell on these stats.

Priuses and Haircuts (Shouldn't) Reduce Crime

Andre Perry — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:49:00 +0000

A few weeks ago, the New Orleans Inspector General reported that he could not tell if the NOPD institutionalized racial profiling, because the department used such crude methods in collecting data during its stop and frisk program.

Mayor Landrieu Set To Fight Federal Consent Decrees

Eileen Fleming — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +0000

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is gearing up for a battle over implementing two consent decrees designed to reform the city police department and jail.

Police Officer Shot Responding To 9th Ward Robbery

Jason Saul — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:11:30 +0000

A New Orleans police officer was shot and seriously wounded this morning as he responded to a robbery at the Dollar General store in the 1100-block of Poland Avenue, near the intersection of St. Claude.

The neighborhood is currently locked down, and police have shut the St. Claude bridge in both directions. A Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office helicopter is circling overhead and SWAT teams are searching the area house-by-house, according to news reports and residents who live in the area.

Residents have been advised by police to stay inside and keep their doors locked.

NOPD Investigating Fatal Irish Channel Shooting

Jason Saul — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:29:57 +0000

The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that happened earlier this afternoon in the 2800-block of Chippewa St. in the Irish Channel.

Police responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 2:30 p.m. and found an 18-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his body. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Investigators, lead by homicide detective Elizabeth Garcia, are in the process of gathering evidence and information leading to the identification of those responsible, according to police.

Dabadie Appointed Interim Baton Rouge Police Chief

The Associated Press — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:51:15 +0000

Officials say East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Kip Holden has appointed Lt. Carl Dabadie as interim police chief.

Two Shot, One Killed in Hollygrove Shooting

Jason Saul — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:47:35 +0000

A 21-year-old man was shot and killed around 3:45 p.m. this afternoon at the intersection of Monroe and Nelson Streets in Hollygrove, the New Orleans Police Department said in a press release.

The victim, who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, was found in a silver Nissan Altima after crashing into a residence in the 8600-block of Nelson St., police said. He died on the scene.

Another man was shot to the body and transported to a Jefferson Parish hospital in a private vehicle, according to police. He is currently listed in stable condition.

NOPD Searching for Purse-Snatcher

Jason Saul — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:10:50 +0000

The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify and locate a man wanted for purse-snatching in the Central Business District.

According to police, at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Feb. 13, the suspect pushed a woman to the ground in the 800-block of Lafayette St. and fled on foot with her purse.

Loyola Student Sexually Assaulted in Campus Parking Garage

Jason Saul — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:23:37 +0000

A Loyola university student was sexually assaulted in a campus parking garage by an acquaintance this past Friday, the university announced that evening in an e-mail sent by the campus police department.

The woman was assaulted at approximately 4:12 a.m. on Jan. 15 in the stairwell of the Freret St. garage, according to the university's statement. Loyola says the victim has identified her attacker, and the New Orleans Police Department is handling the investigation.

Loyola has released a series of safety tips to the campus community:

Pickpocket Snagged Seven Super Bowl Tickets

The Associated Press — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:37:07 +0000

New Orleans police say a man carrying his family's Super Bowl tickets in his rear pants pocket lost them to a pickpocket as he left Harrah's Casino.

Investigators say a man in a jogging suit and dark knit cap followed the family as it left the casino near the French Quarter just before 11 p.m. on Saturday.