A Thibodaux man, Brett Gabriel, was sentenced to 27 months for identity theft, fraud, and lying to federal entities, including attempts to secure PPP funds illegally.

Jonathan Suarez pleaded guilty to receiving child sexual abuse material, with evidence found on his phone showing an organized collection of images and videos of young children. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

Rodolfo Aviles-Reyes from Mexico pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and money laundering in the Eastern District of Louisiana and faces extensive prison time and fines.

Terrebonne Parish man, William Bryant Jr., is sentenced to 200 months for meth distribution and firearms offenses, a result of Project Safe Neighborhoods’ efforts.

Kenner Police charged Shamar Jefferson with attempted murder after he fired at, but missed, a victim and was arrested with his firearm; Lance Jacobs was also charged as an accomplice.

Kenner police responded to gunshots in the 3600 block of Tulane Drive; no injuries reported. Residents advised avoiding the area during the ongoing investigation.

A New Iberia woman died in a single-vehicle crash in St. Martin Parish, despite wearing a seatbelt. An investigation and toxicology analysis are ongoing.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries offers a $3,500 reward for information on the illegal killing of a 375-pound black bear in Concordia Parish.

A man, Justin Stout, died in a single-vehicle crash in Louisiana after his truck struck a utility pole. He was not wearing a seatbelt and impairment is not ruled out. LSP stresses the importance of seatbelts and obeying speed limits.

Louisiana State Police arrested three people for methamphetamine trafficking in Calcasieu Parish after finding drugs in a vehicle and a casino, seizing over 85 pounds of meth.

Louisiana State Police seek public help in finding a Ford F-150 involved in a hit-and-run that killed Bonnie Fontenot, with a reward offered by Crime Stoppers of Lake Charles.

A fire broke out in a French Quarter neighborhood, displacing six people and two pets. The NOFD responded promptly, and the blaze was under control with no injuries, but the cause is under investigation.

NOPD investigates a double homicide in the Seventh District following a shooting on Chef Menteur Highway; seeks public assistance and offers anonymity through Crimestoppers.