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Police officer arrested in New Orleans after bar brawl

A New Orleans Police Department officer was arrested over the weekend following a fight at a Central Business District bar. The NOPD confirmed Officer Darien Crochet was arrested and faces a charge of second-degree assault. His bail was set at $7,500. According to court records, Crochet got into a fight at the Apres Lounge on Fulton Street. Crochet is prohibited from having contact with customers, employees or the victim in the case, according to court records. The NOPD said Crochet has been reassigned to another agency pending the outcome of an internal investigation. The NOPD issued the following statement on the arrest: “The New Orleans Police Department's Public Integrity Bureau has arrested Officer Darien Crochet for second-degree assault. Officer Crochet has been reassigned to administrative duties pending the outcome of a criminal and internal investigation.”

NEW-ORLEANS —

A New Orleans Police Department officer was arrested over the weekend following a brawl at a bar in the central business district.

The NOPD confirmed that Officer Darien Crochet was arrested and faces a charge of second-degree assault.

His bail was set at $7,500.

According to court documents, Crochet got into a fight at the Apres Lounge on Fulton Street.

According to court documents, Crochet is prohibited from contacting any customers, employees or the victim in the case.

According to NOPD, Crochet has been reassigned pending the completion of an internal investigation.

NOPD issued the following statement regarding the arrest:

“The New Orleans Police Department Public Integrity Bureau has arrested Officer Darien Crochet for second degree assault. Officer Crochet has been placed on administrative duty pending the results of the criminal and internal affairs investigations.”

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