Leader of controversial Mardi Gras krewe arrested

The latest: Roebuck faces a theft charge over an incident reported July 25, 2022, New Orleans police say.

• NOPD's arrest report was not immediately available.

Catch up quick: The Mystic Kings krewe was announced with fanfare this year with its founder making big promises about an unprecedented parade route, live camels in the procession and a hefty $2,000 cost for participation.

• That route has since been significantly shortened and the membership cost dropped to $500 as NOPD officials gave a stamp of approval.

Between the lines: Because the organization plans to parade outside the official Mardi Gras season, it doesn't need any further clearance from City Hall to roll.

Yes, but: Tipped off by the scale of Roebuck's original promises and artist community concerns over his previous business dealings in New Orleans and Mobile, City Council president JP Morrell took to Instagram and called the krewe a scam.

• "Do not send this guy your money," he wrote on the app. "Do not let him pull a fast one on you. This is the Fyre Fest of New Orleans, and we're better than this."