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Another felony defendant's release from the Orleans Parish jail called a 'grave error'

Before the May jailbreak and last week’s mistaken release of 30-year-old Khalil Bryan, the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office in ...

Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office is warning public of series of phone scams

The sheriff's office said the scammers are calling families and asking them to send money to secure their loved ones' release ...
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Orleans Sheriff’s Office to stick with immigration policy in spite of ...

But beginning on Aug. 1, under Act 399 of 2025, Orleans Parish deputies who follow that policy could be charged with committing a felony and face up to 10 years in prison. On the other hand, if ...
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Orleans Parish Sheriff candidates take aim at Susan Hutson in race's first forum

Sheriff Susan Hutson wasn't asked about — and didn't address — last Friday's mistaken release of a jail detainee.

Sanctuary city or not? Sheriff candidate’s comment sparks legal debate in New Orleans

A comment made during a recent sheriff candidate forum has ignited debate over New Orleans’ status as a "sanctuary city" and ...

Two city leaders call for Sheriff Hutson to seek help running troubled Orleans jail

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Two city leaders on Monday (July 28) called on Sheriff Susan Hutson to seek help running the troubled ...