LDWF arrested 19 for boating under the influence over July 4th as part of Operation Dry Water, and investigated seven non-fatal boating incidents, some alcohol-related.

NOPD seeks help in finding a suspect involved in a hit-and-run with a white Ford Expedition and a motorcycle. The vehicle fled the scene, had front-end damage, and dark-tinted windows.

A Honduran national faces federal charges for illegal re-entry into the U.S. after previous deportations, with potential penalties including prison time and a $250,000 fine.

Two teens were arrested in Baton Rouge with firearms and narcotics after a police chase; one was an escapee from a juvenile detention center. They face charges including possession of a machine gun.

Romanian national Rambo Harna pleaded guilty to wire fraud and transporting stolen property in a Walmart scam, facing up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Jeremy Judice was arrested for simple battery and criminal damage to property during a July 4th protest after allegedly attacking an anti-Trump demonstrator.

A 6-year-old in Slidell was airlifted with life-threatening injuries after being attacked by the family's pit bull; the dog is now with Slidell Animal Control.

NOPD's preliminary crime stats for June 29-July 5, 2025 show a decrease in gun arrests compared to last year but notable arrests for a murder and fatal hit-and-run.

NOPD seeks person of interest, Jawdat "Jr." Tinawi, for information in Samuel Easterling's disappearance case; clarifies Tinawi is not wanted for any crime.

NOPD seeks public aid in finding Kristina Garza-Brown, wanted for a June 22 aggravated assault with a firearm near D'Hemecourt and South Clark Streets.

Two men died in Thibodaux from a negligent gun discharge, with one man's death leading to the other's suicide.

A man died in a crash in Terrebonne Parish after his truck hit a tree; he was not wearing a seatbelt. Police are investigating and remind the public of the importance of seatbelts.

Officials investigated a gas odor near Lutcher's old Ferry Landing; it was suspected to originate from a Mississippi River ship. No injuries or evacuations occurred.