Westwego Woman Sentenced for Theft of Government Funds Amid Pandemic Fraud Crackdown
Penelope Passero, 50, of Westwego, has been sentenced for theft of government funds totaling about $59,320.97, including Social Security and CARES Act funds. She received time served and three years of supervised release, and must pay restitution.
Metairie Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in 'Ambush' Shooting on Airline Drive
Anthony Morgan was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges for the 2022 ambush shooting of Aaron Lee. Evidence refuted his self-defense claim, showing Lee was shot in his car. Morgan also tried to obstruct the investigation post-arrest.












