Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joseph Lopinto's gun stolen in Metairie vehicle burglary

Not many things more embarrassing than a sheriff losing his gun. The badge might be worse but lol.

Where does a sitting elected Sheriff go where he cannot carry?

I voted for Fortunato!

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Of all people that should know better AND can carry wherever he pleases. Wow.

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This is what I find intriguing.

In this position of power that side arm should be glued to that man.

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for Fortunato!

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He probably lifted it hahah

The cynic in me thinks it was a gun that needed to disappear

I like Lapinto, but this was a dumb move, leaving your gun in your vehicle. Those guys always preach about leaving firearms in your car…

Something I witnessed about Lopinto:

I was in Zuppardo’s checking out in the next lane from Lopinto. When he was walking to the exit after check out, he passed two uniformed deputies that were standing near the exit door. He was pushing his buggy and walked by the deputies and didn’t acknowledge them at all, not even a nod, didn’t even turn his head and look at them. After he passed, the deputies looked at each other and both shook their heads.

I was following him outside and he went to an International Scout vehicle that had been restored, that had the JPSO logos on it just like a regular patrol car. And was parked in the Fire Lane. I thought to myself that this dickhead should be setting an example and not park in the Fire Lane when he’s shopping for groceries.

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I thought they passed a law about if you leave your vehicle unlocked and a gun stolen the owner of the car and the gun gets charged

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Some a-hole proposed the bill but it didn’t make it out of committee.