Mobile booking location & IPC processes 350+ arrests for gun, drug and theft charges
NEW ORLEANS - 02-23-2023
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan A. Hutson extended her gratitude to OPSO deputies and those from local and regional agencies that had a presence along the parade routes throughout Carnival Season. Throughout the season 70-140 OPSO deputies and a total of 218 officers from partner agencies were assigned to parade route public safety over the course of the 10 parade days.
"It was a great collaboration on the part of many different governmental agencies, community organizations and carnival Krewes," said Sheriff Susan A. Hutson. "It shows what we as a city and state are capable of when we work together to achieve a common goal for the benefit of our communities."
On any given day 120-200+ OPSO deputies, reserve deputies and support staff supported Carnival efforts by directly working parade route public safety, the mobile booking unit in the French Quarter, doing mounted or motorcycle patrol or manning our Operation Lost Kids Zone. In addition, about 30 OPSO deputies provided election security support for the special election in the 93rd representative district last Saturday.
"I'm extremely grateful for the support we received from our partner agencies, and I'm especially proud of the men and women of the Orleans Parish Sheriff's office for stepping up to support our community," Hutson said. "All of these officers stood alongside NOPD with pride to help maintain peace among the massive crowds, put smiles on the faces of parade goers and help keep the good times rolling."
Over the course of the Carnival season, there were 86 total bookings at the Mobile Communications and alternate Intake and Processing Compound (IPC) Unit in the French Quarter this year, up significantly from the 22 individuals booked at the location in 2022. The charges processed included illegal carrying of weapons (76), drug arrests (4), theft (3), battery (2) and domestic (1). A total of 70 more were arrested and processed at IPC at the Orleans Justice Center for gun related charges from Feb. 16-21. In all, 382 people were processed on charges across the two-week period.
"We are grateful that our efforts and presence were able to prevent some possible crimes from happening. It took an immense effort behind the scenes to allow the city's most amazing tradition to go forward and we look forward to future opportunities to show up whenever our city calls."
OPSO Mardi Gras By the Numbers:
| 17 | Partner Agencies (18 signed CEA w/ OPSO) |
| 220+ | OPSO deputies & support staff |
| 210 | Supporting officers |
| 86 | Arrests processed @ Mobile Booking Unit |
| 272 | Arrests processed @ IPC |
Partner Agencies Represented
| Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office | 51 |
| Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office | 6 |
| Washington Parish Sheriff's Office | 7 |
| St. James Parish Sheriff's Office | 10 |
| Tangipahoa Sheriff Office | 11 |
| Orleans Constable (Second City) | 8 |
| Jefferson Parish Constable | 1 |
| Tangipahoa Constable | 1 |
| University of New Orleans Police Dept. | 5 |
| University of Holy Cross Police Dept. | 6 |
| Abbeville City Marshal Office | 4 |
| Jeanerette Marshal | 5 |
| Monroe City Marshals | 3 |
| LA Probation & Parole | 33 |
| LA Dept. Public Safety & Corrections | 12 |
| Department of Corrections | 52 |
| City Park Police Dept. | 3 |
Arrest Processing Breakdown
| February 10-12, 2023 |
| Mobile Booking Unit-9 |
| Intake & Processing Compound @ OJC-67 |
| February 15-21, 2023 |
| Mobile Booking Unit-77 |
| Intake & Processing Compound @ OJC-235 |
Arrests processed @ mobile command
(Feb.10-12 and Feb. 17-20.)
| Gun Charges-76 |
| Drug Charges-4 |
| Theft Charges-3 |
| Battery Charges-2 |
| Domestic Charge-1 |
Arrests processed by day @ mobile command
| Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 |
| 4-gun arrests |
| 1-drug arrest |
| Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 |
| 18-gun arrests |
| 1-domestic arrest |
| 1-drug arrest |
| Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 |
| 0 |
| Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 |
| 17-gun arrests |
| 1-drug arrest |
| Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 |
| 3-gun arrests |
| 1-drug arrest |
| Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 |
| 8-gun arrests |
| 1-battery arrest |
| Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 |
| 8-gun arrests |
| 2-theft arrests |
| 1-battery arrest |
| Mardi Gras Day Feb. 21, 2023 |
| 18-gun arrests |
| 1-theft arrest |
Weekly Incident Report - Week Ending 24 February 2023
**Disclaimer: This information is based on initial reports and is subject to change.**
Weekly Incident Report - Week Ending 17 February 2023
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Weekly Incident Report - Week Ending 10 February 2023
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NEW ORLEANS - 2-9-2023
Temporary booking location opens in French Quarter ahead of busy parade weekend
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan A. Hutson acknowledged the local and regional agencies that will have a presence along the extended parade route throughout Carnival Season. We were tasked with getting 125-150 officers per day and we far exceeded that number.
"I want to extend a huge thank you to all of our law-enforcement partners who answered my and the city's call for support," Hutson said. "On behalf of our entire city, thank you for stepping up to ensure we are able to secure the full Carnival parade routes and restore this tradition that means a great deal to the parading Krewes, our residents and the larger community."
Officers and deputies from local universities and agencies throughout the city and region have committed their time to work parade details. A total of 178 officers from 13 agencies signed agreements to support parade security operations. These officers and deputies will work one or more days over the course of this carnival season. They will support NOPD and anywhere from 70-120 OPSO deputies who have volunteered to work on any given day. The agencies represented include:
