NOPD is investigating after a woman was found dead Friday on the 4000 block of Banks Street in Mid‑City; homicide detectives processed the scene.

A person was shot in downtown Hammond; police say injuries are non‑life‑threatening and the victim is expected to recover. Detectives are asking witnesses to contact Hammond Police or Crime Stoppers.

A multi‑agency SWAT sweep at a Metairie motel led to arrests tied to a human‑trafficking probe; federal and local law enforcement were involved.

NOPD has investigated 79 catalytic converter thefts through June 23, with Hondas and Toyotas hit hardest; mechanics and NICB urge etching, parking and anti‑theft measures.

Troopers say a July 6 traffic stop in Calcasieu Parish led to the seizure of about 6.5 pounds of meth plus fentanyl, cocaine and two firearms. A Sulphur man faces multiple felony charges.

A Slidell man was arrested after an NCMEC CyberTip alleged he used AI to generate sexually explicit images of a child. He faces deepfake and CSAM counts under state law.

NOPD is investigating a shooting near Terpsichore and Freret in Central City; detectives canvassed the area for witnesses and surveillance footage.

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office says Leroy Ray has an active warrant for cruelty to juveniles and is asking the public for tips. Detectives list 985-359-TIPS and an online tip form.

A Covington man was sentenced to life after a jury found him guilty on 15 counts tied to massive fentanyl and weapons seizures during two 2023 investigations.

Parish officials say reports of reckless e‑bike riders on the Tammany Trace prompted stepped‑up patrols and a reminder to report dangerous behavior.

NOPD posted photos of two men it says are tied to multiple burglaries and asks the public to call Eighth District detectives or Crimestoppers with tips.

A sheriff’s drone tracked suspects to a wooded area at Liberty Steel in LaPlace; one man was arrested and several vehicles were seized.

A person was fatally shot Tuesday night in the Seventh Ward near North Rocheblave and Allen streets. New Orleans police say the investigation is ongoing and are asking for tips.