Congressman Carter's Statement on the Passing of Former NOPD Superintendent Arnesta Taylor
(LA-02) – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. issued the following statement on the passing of former New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) Superintendent Arnesta Taylor.
“It is with a heavy heart that I offer my sincerest condolences to Superintendent Arnesta Taylor’s family and friends on his passing after 84 years of life. Superintendent Taylor dedicated his life to protecting the citizens of New Orleans, serving as the cities highest-ranked officer from 1991 to 1993. Throughout his 28 years with the NOPD he rose through the ranks and demonstrated true leadership. I was privileged to have been able to work with him. Our community will forever remember and appreciate his service to our great city and I hope all of the people of the 2nd Congressional District of Louisiana will join me in offering prayers to his loved ones during this time, said Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr.