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Sheriff working to bring in water to Orleans jail; Confirms flooding and clogged toilets in facility

Sheriff working to bring in water to Orleans jail; Confirms flooding and clogged toilets in facility

Sophia Hughes013 mins

The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed the water issues inside of the Orleans Justice Center have lingered into the week, saying it’s led to flooding in different parts of the jail.Sheriff Susan Hutson said OPSO is currently working to bring in an external water supply to temporarily accommodate the plumbing failures inside the facility.She sent…

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New Orleans jail experiencing flooding and plumbing issues | Crime/Police

New Orleans jail experiencing flooding and plumbing issues | Crime/Police

Sophia Hughes07 mins

After the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office acknowledged water leaks and shut-offs at the jail over Memorial Day weekend, the sheriff said Wednesday that the lockup continues to experience “significant flooding” and “ongoing and severe plumbing failures.”  The Orleans Justice Center and Sheriff Susan Hutson have been at the center of controversy following the May 16 jailbreak where…

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