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Serpas releases arrest records of homicide victims

By Matt Davis
thelensnola.org

Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas defended his department’s approach to stemming homicide in New Orleans before a meeting of the City Council’s Criminal Justice Committee last week.

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Viewing Stands Now Available for Mardi Gras Parade Seating
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