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"As part of the announcement today, NOPD announced that Commander Edwin Hosli has been reinstated to full duty following the close of local and federal investigations into the red light traffic camera detail."more>> "Today the New Orleans Police Department announced the realignment of several Police Commanders... As part of the announcement today, NOPD announced that Commander Edwin Hosli has been reinstated to full duty following the close of local and federal investigations into the red light traffic camera detail."more>> "Members of the NOPD's Homicide division issued a warrant for the arrest of 18-year-old Glen Emerson, for the role he played in the fatal wounding of 18-year-old Joseph Massenburg, an Illinois resident."more>> "Members of the NOPD's Homicide division issued a warrant for the arrest of 18-year-old Glen Emerson, for the role he played in the fatal wounding of 18-year-old Joseph Massenburg, an Illinois resident."more>> In a normally quiet River Ridge neighborhood, Jefferson Parish deputies investigate an apparent murder-suicide.
more>> In a normally quiet River Ridge neighborhood, Jefferson Parish deputies investigate an apparent murder-suicide.
more>> Meghan Lopez's parents say the 21-year-old woman took a synthetic drug called 2C-I, also known by other names including N-Bomb and C-Boom. In this case, a single drop proved fatal.
more>> Meghan Lopez's parents say the 21-year-old woman took a synthetic drug called 2C-I, also known by other names including N-Bomb and C-Boom. In this case, a single drop proved fatal.
more>> The FBI headquarters out by the lake could be out of its building, depending on whether the new owners move in a different direction.
more>> The FBI headquarters out by the lake could be out of its building, depending on whether the new owners move in a different direction.
more>> A federal judge has refused to delay implementation of an agreement calling for major reforms of the New Orleans Police Department.more>> A federal judge has refused to delay implementation of an agreement calling for major reforms of the New Orleans Police Department.more>> ![AP Photo]( "AP Photo")
AP Photo "Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu reactivated the NOLA Pay It Forward Fund for New Orleanians to contribute to recovery efforts following the deadly May 20, 2013 tornado in Moore, Oklahoma."
more>> "Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu reactivated the NOLA Pay It Forward Fund for New Orleanians to contribute to recovery efforts following the deadly May 20, 2013 tornado in Moore, Oklahoma."more>> Texas Brine says it has started extending settlement offers to Assumption Parish residents who have been under an evacuation order since August because of a 15-acre sinkhole.more>> Texas Brine says it has started extending settlement offers to Assumption Parish residents who have been under an evacuation order since August because of a 15-acre sinkhole.more>> The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide Friday afternoon involving a 52-year-old man and his 16-year-old son.
more>> The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide Friday afternoon involving a 52-year-old man and his 16-year-old son.
more>> Agents arrested 20-year-old Matthew Lipham for a number of sex crimes involving a juvenile on Friday.more>> Agents arrested 20-year-old Matthew Lipham for a number of sex crimes involving a juvenile on Friday.more>>
Mandeville, La. - The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration announced the arrest of a North Shore doctor in connection with several controlled substance violations. Below is a press release sent out Tuesday.
Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Special Agent in Charge Joseph W. Shepherd announced the arrest Dr. Brian Galofaro, 32 at his medical clinic on North Causeway Blvd. Galofaro was arrested without incident on Friday, February 15, 2013 on 42 counts of violation of Louisiana Revised Statute 40:971 – Unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance by misrepresentation, fraud, forgery, deception or subterfuge. Subsequent to his arrest, Galofaro agreed to surrender his DEA registration privileges which will prevent him from prescribing any controlled substances.
Acting SAC Joseph Shepherd stated, "Pharmaceutical drugs are the new crack cocaine of our time. The collaborative law enforcement efforts of the DEA Tactical Diversion Squad, the Louisiana State Police, and the Louisiana Attorney General's Office continues to send an undeniable message to those who wish to operate and participate in the illegal possession and distribution of pharmaceutical drugs in the greater New Orleans area: your illegal activities are no longer welcomed here. The men and women of DEA remain steadfast to the citizens of Mandeville and in our commitment to this endeavor."
The charges and arrest are part of an ongoing investigation being conducted by the New Orleans Tactical Diversion Squad of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Louisiana State Police, Louisiana Attorney General's Office and the 22nd Judicial District of Louisiana.
