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Freeper asking for help for New Orleans Police District 1

I usually don't do this, but a relative's life may be in immanent danger and I'm somewhat desperate. You've heard of the police precinct that is under siege by gang members. This is the New Orleans Police Department, District 1, N. Rampart St. in the French Quarter. My cousin's son is a police officer in this district, and is currently at the precinct building.

This info is from a phone conversation with his father earlier this evening. He assures me that to the best of his knowledge the following is accurate; and with his approval I'm posting it here.

This police precinct has been under attack by gang members for several days. At night, the gang stages assaults on the building. After several major firefights, the police are running dangerously low on food, water, and - worst of all - ammunition. Their manpower is decreased, too.

They expect an even larger gang attack tonight. So far, neither the police department nor the National Guard has been able to resupply them or send reinforcements. Unless they get them, the situation could turn very bad, very quickly.

Family calls to the authorities have been unsuccessful as of yet.

I'm asking any Freeper with contacts who might be able to help get them supplies - especially ammo - and either police or military reinforcements: Please call your contacts and ask them to help get this precinct resupplied and reinforced as soon as possible.

That's the New Orleans Police Department, District 1, on N. Rampart St. in the French Quarter.

Thank you.
1,623 posted on 08/31/2005 10:00:58 PM PDT by Wampus SC (Pray for the people of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast)
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To: Wampus SC

Again! The same thing last night. prayers from Arizona.


1,633 posted on 08/31/2005 10:02:40 PM PDT by Arizona Carolyn
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To: Wampus SC

Try contacting CNN or Fox...They may help you get the message out.


1,638 posted on 08/31/2005 10:04:35 PM PDT by hoosiermama (prayers for all)
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To: Wampus SC; BurbankKarl

Oh man....I have NO idea who to go to for help.

MANY prayers that someone who CAN help will see this.


1,644 posted on 08/31/2005 10:05:34 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Lord, we need a Logan miracle for Simcha7 and Cowboy. Please.)
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To: Wampus SC

My goodness, that report sounds like it is coming from a war zone.


1,662 posted on 08/31/2005 10:09:46 PM PDT by advance_copy (Stand for life, or nothing at all)
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To: Wampus SC

Call the Louisiana State Patrol at 1-800-469-4828 or the US Coast Guard's Rescue Line at 800-323-7233.


1,672 posted on 08/31/2005 10:11:56 PM PDT by BurbankKarl (u)
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To: Wampus SC

Bump your call for help, Wampus. Somebody MUST be able to help.


1,674 posted on 08/31/2005 10:12:03 PM PDT by Miss Behave (Beloved daughter of Miss Creant, super sister of danged Miss Ology, and proud mother of Miss Hap.)
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To: Wampus SC

Prayerful BUMP.


1,680 posted on 08/31/2005 10:13:00 PM PDT by Chena (I'm not young enough to know everything)
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To: Wampus SC; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; 8mmMauser

FReeper's family member needs help. Could you please ping your lists?




Freeper asking for help for New Orleans Police District 1

I usually don't do this, but a relative's life may be in immanent danger and I'm somewhat desperate. You've heard of the police precinct that is under siege by gang members. This is the New Orleans Police Department, District 1, N. Rampart St. in the French Quarter. My cousin's son is a police officer in this district, and is currently at the precinct building.

This info is from a phone conversation with his father earlier this evening. He assures me that to the best of his knowledge the following is accurate; and with his approval I'm posting it here.

This police precinct has been under attack by gang members for several days. At night, the gang stages assaults on the building. After several major firefights, the police are running dangerously low on food, water, and - worst of all - ammunition. Their manpower is decreased, too.

They expect an even larger gang attack tonight. So far, neither the police department nor the National Guard has been able to resupply them or send reinforcements. Unless they get them, the situation could turn very bad, very quickly.

Family calls to the authorities have been unsuccessful as of yet.

I'm asking any Freeper with contacts who might be able to help get them supplies - especially ammo - and either police or military reinforcements: Please call your contacts and ask them to help get this precinct resupplied and reinforced as soon as possible.

That's the New Orleans Police Department, District 1, on N. Rampart St. in the French Quarter.

Thank you.
Wampus SC


1,692 posted on 08/31/2005 10:14:17 PM PDT by BykrBayb (Impeach Judge Greer - In memory of Terri <strike>Schiavo</strike> Schindler - www.terrisfight.org)
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To: Wampus SC

Sounds like Baghdad.


2,420 posted on 09/01/2005 3:48:36 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (No wonder the Southern Baptist Church threw Greer out: Only one god per church! [Ann Coulter])
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To: Wampus SC

Hopefully things have improved for the precinct since last night. This is insane. These thugs should be treated as enemy combatants. Just shoot them.


2,865 posted on 09/01/2005 6:04:19 AM PDT by TheSpottedOwl ("President Bush, start building that wall"!)
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To: Mr. Silverback; Darksheare; trussell; Joe Brower; MeekOneGOP; Eaker; Arrowhead1952
Have y'all seen this important request for help? do you think anyone on your pings lists could help?? a long shot ping to #1623
5,811 posted on 09/01/2005 2:52:22 PM PDT by Diva Betsy Ross (Code pink stinks!)
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