Children Bear the Burdens of Leftist Policies
Crime Report Ending 27 August 2023
Before looking at the dismal news about crime in New Orleans, I’d like to make you all aware that the Metropolitan Crime Commission has invited New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams to speak at their annual “Excellence in Law Enforcement Luncheon” in September. Also invited is Duane Evans, a Biden pick after Ole’ Joe summarily fired all 55 Trump-appointed US attorneys in 2021.
Last year, Evans used this setting to boast about a $900,000 grant to improve something-or-other. We wonder if the MCC has tracked the program’s effectiveness.
Jason Williams is a walking civil war in this city; he deserves to be publicly mocked and shamed, frankly. We are appalled at his inclusion in this event.
The BEC has emailed the MCC raising objections to these invitations and we have asked for a statement from Mr Nick Goyeneche, head of the MCC; we are several days now awaiting his reply.
We consider the Williams invitation an insult to law enforcement officers and law abiding citizens of New Orleans, and certainly to victims of crime in our city.
We applaud the invitation of Sheriff Lopinto and take some comfort that Susan Hutson is not rounding out the three guest speakers.
This is a high-price ticket, by the way…
Now to the bad news for the children of New Orleans…
This week, a 15 year old girl is a victim, murdered on the I-10, and her 11 year old brother was hurt too…
From Nola.com: “Aniyah Heno was gunned down at 12330 Interstate 10 Service Road Sunday at about 6 p.m. Sunday. Her little brother, 11, was injured by gunfire alongside her.”
As of August 27, 2023:
Homicide Victims: 162
Homicide in 2023 is 18% lower than the same time in 2022.
Homicide total includes seven victims of vehicular homicide, four negligent, and approximately four which may ultimately be deemed as justified by the DA’s office. These will not be counted as “murders” by NOPD.
Nonfatal Shooting Incidents: 265
There have been approximately 359 victims of nonfatal gunshot incidents in 2023, though this number is subject to change as investigations progress.
At the same time in 2022, there had been 313 shooting incidents and approximately 437 nonfatal shooting victims (overall reduction of 19% in fatal/nonfatal shooting incidents and victims).
Carjacking Incidents: 109
Carjacking incidents are down 44% relative to 2022 – still the biggest decline we are seeing in any major violent crime category since 2022.
Continues to coincide with a substantial 116% increase in auto theft (as of August 27, 2022, 2,278 auto thefts vs. 4,929 in 2023).
Armed Robbery Incidents: 264
Armed robbery is 28% lower than this time in 2022 and 9% lower than the same time in 2019, though we remain moderately to slightly above 2020-2021 rates (+14% and +2%, respectively).
In 2022, there were 2,278 reported auto thefts as of August 27th.
There have been at least 4,929 reported auto thefts to date in 2023, an increase of 116% since 2022.
This is an average of 21 stolen cars per day, though we have improved since earlier this year, when the city was averaging 25 stolen cars per day.
It seems a bit ludicrous to speak of “improvements” in crime statistics when the “improved” numbers remain shameful.
The children of our city, and our world, are truly struggling. Suicide rates among children have never been higher, and crime and suffering seem to seek them out and find them.
We need to all find God again.
the bec
Another stolen holiday. Every year it becomes more apparent to me New Orleans city and parish government has no interest in promoting family oriented activities. Why of all 51 other weekends do they allow the Southern Decadence to take over the riverfront and the quarter on labor day weekend. Labor Day is a family holiday, who would want have their children witness the crap that goes on during this event. Shameful.
Who do these people think they are? Certainly not servants of the people. Grifters.