Rampant Rodents: Rats in New Orleans Police HQ Feasting on Seized Drugs
Rats infesting the New Orleans Police Department headquarters are reportedly getting high on marijuana from the evidence room, while the building is also plagued by cockroaches, mold, and maintenance issues. Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick expressed concerns about the deplorable conditions, prompting plans to temporarily relocate the headquarters to a downtown office building for the next decade. The move comes as the city grapples with deteriorating criminal justice agency buildings, with the police evidence room also facing issues with possums and mold.