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Anne Kirkpatrick Sworn In as NOPD Interim Superintendent

by NOPD Public Affairs

September 22, 2023

Categories: Announcement

Topics: Announcement

Anne Kirkpatrick Sworn In as NOPD Interim Superintendent

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today (September 22, 2023) officially swore in Anne Kirkpatrick as interim superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department.

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NOPD Seeking Vehicle of Interest in Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation

NOPD Seeking Vehicle of Interest in Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation

The NOPD is seeking assistance from the public in locating a vehicle of interest in the ongoing investigation of a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on September 21, 2023, at the intersection of North Claiborne Avenue and Saint Philip Street.

NOPD Seeking Suspect in Aggravated Burglary/Domestic Violence Investigation

NOPD Seeking Suspect in Aggravated Burglary/Domestic Violence Investigation

The NOPD is asking for help in locating a subject wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary/domestic violence investigation in the Third District.

NOPD Seeking Suspect in Aggravated Assault

NOPD Seeking Suspect in Aggravated Assault

The NOPD is asking for the public's assistance in locating a subject wanted in connection with aggravated assault with a firearm in the Fifth District.

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NOPD to Conduct Upcoming Sobriety Checkpoint

NOPD to Conduct Upcoming Sobriety Checkpoint

The NOPD’s Traffic Division will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Orleans Parish between the hours of 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2022. through 5 a.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022.

NOPD to Give Away Gun Locks at District Stations

NOPD to Give Away Gun Locks at District Stations

Residents are advised to call their District station prior to arrival

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NOPD Quickly Arrest Suspect in Fourth District Shooting Investigation

NOPD Quickly Arrest Suspect in Fourth District Shooting Investigation

The NOPD has arrested Vernon W. Crossley III (black male, DOB: 10-03-1991) moments after a reported shooting on September 29, 2023, in the 2600 block of General De Gaulle Drive that left one person injured.

NOPD Arrests Suspect in Fifth District Homicide

NOPD Arrests Suspect in Fifth District Homicide

The NOPD has arrested Kelvin Atkins, DOB: 06-05-1988, in connection with a shooting that left a woman dead on July 3, 2023.

NOPD Arrests Suspect in First District Shooting Investigation

NOPD Arrests Suspect in First District Shooting Investigation

On September 23, 2023, the NOPD arrested Louis Claiborne Jr. (black male, DOB: 12-22-1977) in the investigation of a shooting that occurred on September 22, 2023, in the 1600 block of Saint Bernard Avenue.

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Clarification of Response Times Analysis

Clarification of Response Times Analysis

Data presented to the City Council's Criminal Justice Committee today conflate response times in true emergencies with response times for routine non-emergency service calls

Update on Investigation into NOPD Secondary Employment Details

Update on Investigation into NOPD Secondary Employment Details

The New Orleans Police Department’s Public Integrity Bureau continues to investigate allegations of misconduct regarding police secondary employment.

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NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for September 17-23, 2023

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for September 17-23, 2023

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of September 17-23, 2023. Please note that these figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

 

NOPD to Conduct Upcoming Sobriety Checkpoint

NOPD to Conduct Upcoming Sobriety Checkpoint

The NOPD’s Traffic Division will conduct an upcoming sobriety checkpoint in Orleans Parish. The checkpoint will operate between the hours of 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, and 5:00 a.m. on Friday, September 29.

Anne Kirkpatrick Sworn In as NOPD Interim Superintendent

Anne Kirkpatrick Sworn In as NOPD Interim Superintendent

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today (September 22, 2023) officially swore in Anne Kirkpatrick as interim superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department.

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