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

This is not the first time Hutson has been held in contempt for inmate transfers. She cited staffing shortages for transports back in 2022 as to why inmates could not get to court ...

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

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

Sheriff Susan Hutson called Khalil Bryan's release human error, and has since outlined changes to help prevent this from happening again.

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

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

Step Up for Action will host forums July 28–31 for New Orleans voters to hear directly from sheriff and city council ...

A violent offender was mistakenly released from Orleans Parish Jail due to a clerical error, and an investigation is underway ...

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson speaks to members of the media during a news conference in New Orleans on Friday, May 16, 2025. Ten inmates escaped from the jail early Friday morning.

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Criminal District Chief Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier is calling out Sheriff Susan Hutson, claiming she has been failing to accomplish a critical part of her job.

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO) — Sheriff Susan Hutson now faces even more challenges after being found in contempt of court. This ruling comes after Judge Flemings-Davillier accused Hutson of ignoring a June ...