New Orleans man, frustrated over slow trash collection, in custody after threats to shoot mayor

[zuul]

https://www.wdsu.com/article/new-orleans-police-man-trash-threats-arrest/37689777#

NEW ORLEANS — Police say a New Orleans man frustrated over slow trash collections following Hurricane Ida remained in custody after allegedly threatening the city’s mayor.

A New Orleans Police report says the 59-year-old man was arrested Sunday after he called the city's 911 line and allegedly threatened to shoot the mayor if he could not get trash service - or someone to answer questions.

The man faces a charge of terrorizing. He was being held Tuesday on a $20,000 bond.

Post-storm struggles with trash removal has others concerned. Some New Orleans residents marched Saturday to City Hall, taking their garbage and leaving it outside the building.

[Chainfire]

1. If you can't shoot somebody over slow garbage pick up, what can you shoot 'em for?

[SergeStorms]

2. If you're a republican....

or a Cop, you can shoot anyone at any time. It's their god given right.

[rampartc]

3. mine got picked up yesterday

the cans anyway. we must learn to live with the branches and construction debris.

[Mopar151]

4. Stick out your can!