Amite man charged with kidnapping resulting in death and transporting a minor for sexual purposes, facing life imprisonment plus additional years and fines.

The NOPD is investigating a fatal car crash that occurred on December 30, 2024, in New Orleans, where a vehicle hit a tree and caught fire, leading to the driver's death.

A man was arrested for a murder near a boat launch in Lacombe, discovered by St. Tammany Parish deputies. He faces charges including First-Degree Murder and Obstruction of Justice.

The NWS New Orleans forecast predicts clear skies and pleasant temperatures for the last days of 2024, with some patchy fog and a chance of showers by Friday.

O'Keefe Avenue in New Orleans reopens after stabilization of the LEH Building, allowing businesses to resume operations. Economic Development Office encourages support for these local enterprises affected by the closure.

A New Orleans man pled guilty to narcotics charges, facing up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000 after an FBI investigation linked him to fentanyl distribution.

The NOPD released crime stats for a week in December 2024, highlighting arrests for gun-related offenses and the decreased illegal firearm possession arrests from the previous year.

Members of the "Glock Boyz" gang in New Orleans have been indicted for violent crimes, including murder and armed robbery, by Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams.

The boil water advisory for New Orleans East has been lifted after water safety tests confirmed it is safe for consumption following a water main break.

New legislation in Louisiana, effective January 1, 2025, includes changes in homeowner's insurance, state employee education, medical marijuana policy, and new THC potency limits for consumable products.

A New Orleans man was sentenced to probation for conspiring to steal mail using a stolen USPS key, leading to a police chase and the recovery of stolen mail.

The NOPD has identified Jalil Williams as the suspect in the murder of Cox Communications employee Adam Brown and is seeking him on a charge of second-degree murder.

NOPD releases a critical incident video detailing an officer-involved shooting after a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle on December 4, 2024. No injuries or arrests reported; the investigation is ongoing.