Gretna Police are known for using excessive force. Almost got tackled by a Gretna cop named Bobby…read moreManjarrez for putting my ticket in the machine after closing hours. This happened at the OTB casino and the side where you bet on the horses was closed but I already played and was checking my tickets to see if I won. I didn't think it was no big deal but he wanted to tackle me anyway after I explained this to him. If it wasn't for one of the workers at the casino to stop him and say I'll check it for her he could have hurt me. I would have sued to.

Kendole Joseph was 27 years old when he died. He spent two days in the hospital after being…read morearrested by no less than 12 Gretna, Louisiana, police officers on Feb. 7, 2017. He was the father of two children. While the Jefferson Parish coroner declined to classify the manner of Jospeh's death, a mountain of evidence told the story of a man having a mental health crisis who "endured twenty-six blunt-force injuries to his face, chest, back, extremities, scrotum, and testes" at the hands of Gretna police officers. Joseph had committed no crime and was not a suspect in a crime. He was unarmed, and while he attempted to hide in plain site from police, he did not resist arrest according to witnesses, as well as video footage of the tragic event.

I went to the Fat City JPSO substation years ago to report a very very serious crime that I had…read morebeen a victim of, and I never received any follow‑up or support. The experience left me feeling ignored, dismissed, and completely unprotected. The lack of response from the department was deeply upsetting and showed a failure to take victims seriously.

I had to come here to get a background check for work and as much I was not looking forward to the…read moreprocess it actually wasn't all that bad. Once I filled out my paperwork I waited (the waiting room is outside bc of covid so maybe pick another day if it's raining I guess?) about 10 minutes before they called me in the back to get my prints. Once I did that it was smooth sailing. Now I'm free to commit some crimes (for HR purposes this is a joke).

My fiancé was assaulted during Mardi Gras by a group of women and his entire wallet was stolen,…read morewhen reporting this to the police, they essentially laughed in his face that women managed to overpower him and offered little to no help. When we went the next day to get proof of our report for authorization to fly home since his ID was stolen, the deputies inside and woman at the desk were very unhelpful and looked at us like we were stupid and didn't help until we actively said "Excuse me, can we have help??" And the woman side eyed us for ruining her tik tok scroll break, yes I looked at her phone. Would not recommend this crappy city or its crappy police department. Also your police department stinks and has cockroaches. ACAB

They don't answer the phone. If it's not an emergency you do better handling it yourself. The…read moreresponse time is terrible

These guys and gals are wonderful and I'm very grateful for their service to us, the community…read more Station is a bit run-down, but that's to be expected when it's like 200 years old (exaggeration, but really, I'm convinced this building has seen living dinosaurs). Thankfully the new station will be finished by this time next year and it's in a better location because they have more space, it's new, AND I've heard it will be easier to park. The officers have always been polite, courteous, and helpful when I've called for help, and I really appreciate it. Funny story, the zipper on my wallet/clutch/purse thing once got stuck in the inside of my jeans back pocket, and this lovely lady officer spent a good 10 minutes with me trying to help me clip it our where the fabric was stuck so that she didn't ruin my jeans. It's silly, I know, but to me it shows the dedication and desire a lot of them have to help us out when we're just having a bad time!

Well this is my first review of a Police Station. This is not the kind of place that makes one…read morethink of happiness and joy. Normally a visit to such a building is the result of something very negative. The worst being that you are a victim of a crime and hopefully only a property crime. Or that you may be in the process of an arrest and that is never nice whether for a minor offense or for a felony. And then again you may be dropping off goodies for the guys and gals in Blue during Carnival Season. Unfortunately my visit was because I am a crime victim. A thief absconded with all the beautiful Mardi Gras decorations we placed on our home. I was dropping off the video of this low life heathen. The thief just happens to be female and up in age. And I must say that the response and follow up to the two incidents of theft were handled professionally and in a caring manner. Not a major crime and there is so much they have to be concerned about I was pleased with my three contacts with the members of the NOPD. And the visit to 4317 as the Station is called brought back memories from a time I was younger, slimmer, hairier, and a proud member of the NOPD. Probably a time where many YELP participants were not even born. The building is renovated and there are no longer stables in the back. The cells have been converted and so much is different. Time marches on. The odd thing about the Second District Station today, if you don't know, is that it is now located in the newly formed Sixth District.

Found my car was broken into this morning. Called 311, and a very polite lady took my info and said…read morea squad would respond. About an hour and a half later an Officer came to my place (very quick time for a non-emergency). Officer L took the info, again, very nice, polite and called a fingerprint officer. Two more officers came out, no luck on the prints. I got a report number. My first dealing with the NOLA PD. Very professional.

ARREST BY OFFICER P/O D. WILLIAMS: On August 1,2025 I was…read morearrested on an old charge "simple criminal damage to property" dating back from January of 2022 , where a warrant was issued out for my arrest . I have had jobs and background checks since then , and I never knew that a warrant was issued out for my arrest ; until August 1,2025 where I went to get a background check for Orleans Parish ; where I was also arrested on a charge that statue of limitation had expired . It's stated by law in the state of Louisiana that the statue of limitations for simple criminal damage to property is 2 years . I was arrested on August 1,2025 , when the warrant was issued for January 2022 . When I saw Judge Johnathan Friedman at Magistrate court on Saturday August 2,2025 he informed me that he could not prosecute me for an old charge , when the statue of limitations has expired . I lost 2 jobs . I recently applied at Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office ; and was supposed to attend a physical for the Sheriff's department on August 2,2025 I missed due to me being incarcerated . Also at Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office where I was incarcerated , upon my release I was asked to sign papers stating that I received all of my belongings . They would not let me inventory my items before signing that document stating I had received everything, once I was able to open the envelope my $40 dollars in cash that was sent thru cash app earlier ,was not in my property. I did not receive my items from the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Department until after I signed the papers stating I received all of my items . When I finally received my items only after signing papers that I received everything back , my $40 in cash were missing ! When I looked on the paper I signed stating I received all of my items , I saw everything on the documents except my $40 in cash . When I asked the Sheriff's department for my money they told me to come back another time ! As of right now , I'm active seeking out employment because I lost 2 jobs due to being incarcerated. -TARANISHIA BROWN

Their straight forward no nonsense front desk people can come off as a little cold, but it is…read moreefficient and makes for a speedy interaction. We popped in to hand over a wallet we found, and were out in about 5 minutes. Quick, easy and painless.

I went to this location in Fat City years ago to report a very very serious crime that i had been a…read morevictim of, and I never received any follow‑up or support. The experience left me feeling ignored, dismissed, and completely unprotected. The lack of response from the department was deeply upsetting and showed a failure to take victims seriously.

A letter I sent to the Sheriff:…read more Dear Sheriff, My wife and I were visiting my daughters last Sunday July 24th when my wife, who has dementia, decided to walk out the front door and proceeded to get lost. We started looking for her and called your office. Two officers arrived in two cars almost immediately and also started looking for her and one of them found her in the hospital parking area. Please thank the officers again for me and thank your department and 911 for their efficiency. Richard Durham Birmingham, AL 35222

Gretna is a great little city on the westbank. The city has low crime, friendly residents and great…read moreplaces to eat. Gretna is not without its issues. The city does employ several mobile speed enforcement cameras throughout the city. Gretna hosts the Gretna Heritage Festival each October which is a top notch festival. The festival offers great food, games and national music acts. If you haven't been, its about time you take a trip to Gretna. If your looking for a great place to live, I also encourage you to check out Gretna.

What can I say about Gretna that I won't feel like puts me on the radar…read more... First of all, Greta is three square miles. Do not speed in even one of those square miles. You are being watched either by an officer, or one of the scores of speed and red-light cams in the city. The tickets for speeding run you about 140 a pop. It is one of the very few incorporated cities in Jefferson Parish. It is essentially a suburb of New Orleans, on the west bank of the Mississippi River. Gretna has a long history of police and government corruption. It's quite the read...... They are known for their police academy, and their voracious desire to enforce the law. There are all kinds of really cool old buildings in Gretna; there is even an old train station. There are even a few really good restaurants, and they sell fireworks here at the various holidays. They are legal in Gretna; buy not elsewhere in Jefferson Parish. It is also the home of the Gretna Heritage Festival, a festival started in 1994 that often has really big name musicians playing. If you feel like tossing the dice, take a speedy ride through Gretna, then watch your mailbox for a surprise speeding ticket!

On August 1,2025 I was arrested on an old charge "simple criminal damage to property" dating back…read morefrom January of 2022 , where a warrant was issued out for my arrest . I have had jobs and background checks since then , and I never knew that a warrant was issued out for my arrest ; until August 1,2025 where I went to get a background check for Orleans Parish ; where I was also arrested on a charge that statue of limitation had expired . It's stated by law in the state of Louisiana that the statue of limitations for simple criminal damage to property is 2 years . I was arrested on August 1,2025 , when the warrant was issued for January 2022 . When I saw Judge Johnathan Friedman at Magistrate court on Saturday August 2,2025 he informed me that he could not prosecute me for an old charge , when the statue of limitations has expired . I lost 2 jobs . I recently applied at Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office ; and was supposed to attend a physical for the Sheriff's department on August 2,2025 I missed due to me being incarcerated . Also at Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office where I was incarcerated , upon my release I was asked to sign papers stating that I received all of my belongings . They would not let me inventory my items before signing that document stating I had received everything, once I was able to open the envelope my $40 dollars in cash that was sent thru cash app earlier ,was not in my property. I did not receive my items from the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Department until after I signed the papers stating I received all of my items . When I finally received my items only after signing papers that I received everything back , my $40 in cash were missing ! When I looked on the paper I signed stating I received all of my items , I saw everything on the documents except my $40 in cash . When I asked the Sheriff's department for my money they told me to come back another time ! As of right now , I'm active seeking out employment because I lost 2 jobs due to being incarcerated. -Taranishia Brown