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The NOPD seeks public assistance to identify a suspect from a June 4 business burglary on Tulane Avenue, sharing surveillance images of the white male with a goatee.
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New Orleans agencies held a "Blessing of the Fleet" at the NOPD Special Operations Division to mark the start of hurricane season and commemorate 20 years since Hurricane Katrina.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Lane closures on the Danzinger Bridge due to maintenance will cause delays on Friday, as both directions of US 90 have scheduled work on traffic gates.
Authorities cited four people for fishing and hunting violations in Terrebonne Parish, including illegal possession of crabs, oysters, and an alligator during a closed season.
New Orleans Police seek public aid to find a suspect in a business burglary spree on Lake Forest Boulevard. The incident happened early on May 31, 2025.
New Orleans man William Lang sentenced to 10 years for drug distribution, including cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, with an additional five years of supervised release.
Lt. Nicole Powell of the NOPD is set to become Seattle PD's Assistant Chief of Investigations after a 23-year tenure and various roles, including overseeing NOPD recruitment.
Louisiana DOTD announces intermittent lane closures in Calcasieu Parish due to utility work on multiple roads from June 11 to 19, 2025, from 8 AM to 3 PM daily.
The DOTD in Louisiana is investing $90.9 million in infrastructure, with 21 projects receiving bids and 16 low bidders identified, awaiting contract awards after a review period.
Politics & Govt in ...
The LOF Project Selection Board in Louisiana reminds that pre-applications for funding conservation projects close on June 23, 2025; $10 million funded 13 projects previously.
Rasheed Smith was sentenced to 70 months in prison for illegal firearm possession after a traffic stop in January 2023, with his case stemming from Project Safe Neighborhoods efforts.
LDWF plans a drawdown of Kepler Lake on July 7, 2025, to manage vegetation, maintain shores, and improve fish habitats, with refilling to start on January 5, 2026.
NOPD's weekly report shows mixed arrests and a decrease in gun seizures compared to last year. Arrests include aiding escapees and a murder suspect, but gun-related arrests are down by 52% from 2024.
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