A JPSO deputy is under investigation for using force during an arrest in Harvey, after a video showed the officer punching and kicking a resisting suspect.

NOPD announces a sobriety checkpoint in Orleans Parish from 9 p.m. on April 17 until 5 a.m. on April 18, 2025, with minimal expected delays for drivers.

A 6-year-old boy, Mason Richards, was fatally struck by a school bus in New Orleans while exiting a vehicle to board the bus. His family seeks accountability; no charges filed yet.

St. Bernard Sheriff's job fair at Sigur Civic Center sought new recruits, offering immediate hiring potential for roles in Corrections, Patrol, and Communications.

The NWS updates New Orleans' weather forecast: sunny days with highs ~80°F, calm winds, and clear nights with lows ~60°F. Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities.

New Orleans is carrying out a mosquito abatement operation in the Lower 9th Ward and Holy Cross due to breeding conditions caused by heavy rainfall. Residents are urged to eliminate standing water and protect themselves during peak mosquito activity.

National Library Week in Plaquemines Parish urges residents to get a library card for access to extensive resources.

The LDWF is accepting applications for its Target Range Grant Program to improve shooting ranges in Louisiana until July 1, funded by federal excise taxes.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office won the Louisiana State Police Crisis Negotiation Competition, emphasizing their negotiation skills and team dynamics.

NOPD’s preliminary crime stats show a decrease in gun offenses and firearm seizures, with arrests for illegal firearm possession down by 55% from last year.

Destrehan area road closures due to construction near Ormond Center Court and LA 633 from April 7-11, with detours and state roadwork also affecting US 90.

Louisiana State Police reported two fatal crashes in Acadiana; one involving a failed left turn and a second with a pedestrian being struck. Both incidents are under investigation.

Winston Bartholomew was convicted of second-degree murder for killing Gary Olver over a rumor, resulting in his death from injuries sustained in a fight.