Orleans Parish deputy arrested for bringing firearm into jail (opens original article in a new tab)

Deputy Joseph Talton of the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office was terminated and arrested after an internal investigation found he brought a firearm into the Orleans Justice Center jail. A supervisor discovered an unloaded gun in his bag, leading to immediate action.

• Deputy Joseph Talton was terminated and arrested for bringing a firearm into the jail
• An unloaded firearm was found in his bag during a search by a supervisor
• OPSO stated the incident violated criminal law and policy, leading to immediate termination