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NEW ORLEANS - 03-14-2019
14th annual event features games, music, food
Sheriff Marlin N. Gusman is inviting everyone to his 14th Annual Easter Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at Audubon Riverview, also known as "The Fly," behind Audubon Zoo.
The event, which is free and open to the public, consists of four Easter Egg Hunts, starting with a hunt for children ages 1-3 at 11 a.m.; children ages 4 – 6 at 11:15 a.m.; children ages 7- 9 at 11:30 a.m. and children 10 -12 at 11:45 a.m. Participants can exchange the eggs they find for a gift bag filled with candy.
Other activities include sack races, face painting, as well as arts and crafts.
Children and their parents are encouraged to arrive early and register to receive same-day, free admission to the Audubon Zoo.
Sheriff Gusman thanked sponsors for their generous support of the Easter Egg Hunt: Audubon Zoo; Coca-Cola Bottling Company; iHeart Media, New Orleans; and OPSO Special Reserve Deputy Unit
NEW ORLEANS - 03-07-2019
‘Booking Bus’ records largest number of bookings at 99
Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin N. Gusman today announced there were 99 total bookings at the Mobile Booking facility known as the "Booking Bus" in the French Quarter this year, up significantly from the 41 individuals booked at the location in 2018.
The 99 total bookings is the largest number of bookings since the Booking Bus was started 14 years ago.
"Having the booking bus in the French Quarter for two-weekends of Mardi Gras played a critical role in keeping New Orleans residents and visitors safe while they enjoyed Mardi Gras festivities," said Sheriff Gusman. "Overall, the vast majority of residents and citizens were able to enjoy the full Mardi Gras experience; however we were prepared for those who had to be removed from the streets because they broke the law," he said.
Sheriff Gusman pointed out that public safety was enhanced by the close cooperation among OPSO officers, New Orleans police officers and state troopers, resulting in the significant increase in bookings.
Charges ranged from the more typical Mardi Gras violations, such as, public drunkenness and disturbing the peace, to more serious violations, including drug arrests and illegal carrying of weapons.
Additionally, the Sheriff's Office provided crowd control and security at Gallier Hall; and the Sheriff's Mounted Division and patrol units provided an escort for many parades.
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