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

The incumbent’s total was dwarfed by the campaign war chests of challengers Michelle Woodfork ($128,644), Edwin Shorty Jr. ($34,256) and Julian Parker ($6,181). Additional candidates Ernest Lee Sr.

Two deputies have been fired and five are suspended after an inmate was mistakenly released from jail last week due to "human ...

Despite rock-bottom approval ratings and a barrage of criticism two months after May’s jailbreak, Orleans Parish Sheriff ...

THUMBS UP. Louisiana. has a new law requiring all law enforcement agencies to report every time the use of force results in ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson took the opportunity at a public campaign forum Tuesday (July 29) to ...

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

In May, columnist Will Sutton suggested then that the suspension of Hutson's campaign might be a strategic move. Now, the sitting sheriff has officially resumed her reelection bid.

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO) — Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson has a plan to get inmates to court on weekends and holidays. The ...

Sheriff Susan Hutson speaks during a press conference following the arrest of escaped inmate Antoine Massey at the NOPD Headquarters in New Orleans, Friday, June 27, 2025. (Photo by Sophia Germer ...

This incident reflects a failure in execution, and we are taking full accountability,” said Sheriff Susan Hutson.

Sheriff Susan Hutson said the inmate was released after OPSO mixed him up with a person with the same last name.