New Orleans

[Myechtatel]

So I've heard a lot of bad stuff about cops in New Orleans. Basically that they can do whatever they want because they don't have to answer to anyone. For example, you can get arrested for "molesting a cheeseburger" by taking the pickles off a cheeseburger. But on the other hand it seems to be a popular place for travelers to go. I just want to know if anyone who's been there can help clear this up. thanks.

 

[Lizzzzz]

they're worse around halloween/day of the dead and mardi gras. just steer clear of them the best you can. so much drunken debauchery to get lost in, no reason to stick out and get baton'd down.

 

[venusinpisces]

If you wear a pack and ask for money in the French Quarter then chances are good you will go to jail for 30 days or so. New Orleans is different than some other places because there isn't much in the way of social services so you're pretty much on your own. Try to bring some money if you can. Travelers are heavily targeted with bullshit charges all the time. One of my friends got arrested in Jackson Square and they charged him with "drinking Pepsi". The judges just think that shit is funny. I did 30 days for "unlawful public habitation", otherwise known as sitting on a park bench. Since then every time I went back I stashed my pack somewhere and didn't get messed with. Also, when travelers are getting shitfaced in public, don't hang out too long unless you want to get arrested. The NOPD are probably more corrupt than in any other place in this country.

 

[elvis jalapeno]

and if you have any cash on you, they will steal it

 

[Lizzzzz]

oh yeah... and sweeps. sweeps are gay.

 

[Myechtatel]

what are sweeps? thanks for the replies, i guess it is as bad as i've heard. still open to stories, opinions and info. thanks.

 

[squabblez]

8th ward. hanks. fly on prospect. people there will tell you whats what. tell pilot im on my way bak. expensive fuckin bottles. 275 4 loco off music. 7 dollar 5ths at moma blahs. you might get stuck and die...about the cops where i told ya they wont fuck wit ya. id say beware of walkin the streets alone wit all the nigz nexta yer squat. fuckin shit no fucked me up

 

[L.C.]

I don't know about now, but back in 04-06 you could smoke in opp. It is one of the last jails that you can smoke in. I had a dep try to offer anyone that cut off my mohawk 2 sandwiches, no one stepped up though.

 

[614 crust]

how many threads about NOLA do we need? Search before posting people.