Mark A. Barrios, 69, died in a boating accident near Bayou Segnette. His body was found in the Marcello Canal and his boat was overturned, presumably after hitting an object in the water. An investigation is ongoing.

A man died in a boating accident in Jefferson Parish after possibly hitting an object. His body was found without a life jacket, highlighting water safety. The cause is under investigation by LDWF.

Honduran national DERY JONCARLOS ZELAYA-ZELAYA pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry after removal and faces a possible maximum sentence of two years imprisonment.

Romanian national Tamas Kolozsvary pleaded guilty to access device fraud for installing card skimmers in Louisiana, facing up to 15 years in prison and fines. Sentencing is set for October 2025.

Inmate Jonathan Joyner and his wife Patricia Picasso face charges for a drug smuggling plot at St. Tammany Parish Jail, with drugs and paraphernalia seized from Picasso. No contraband entered the jail.

A New Orleans house fire on July 2, 2025, caused by plumbing work, resulted in no injuries but significant damage and led to the rescue of seven pets.

NOPD seeks help in identifying a trespassing suspect seen on video at 4300 block of Elba Street, notable for a limp. They've released a photo and ask for community assistance.

A body was found in Lake Pontchartrain near an ongoing search for a missing boater, with the victim's identity pending release after family notification.

Brian Picquet pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution and conspiracy in New Orleans, facing potential 20-year sentence and fines.

Montel Lee was arrested by NOPD for a hit-and-run that killed Tiga Bryant on I-10. Lee allegedly left Bryant, who was hit while changing a tire, and was later apprehended without incident.

A Jefferson Parish supervisor misused public resources by taking unauthorized breaks and using parish vehicles for personal deliveries, according to an Inspector General's report.

Romanian national Doru Adamesc was sentenced to 27 years for access device fraud conspiracy, with three years supervised release and a $100 fee, following a guilty plea.

A Mexican national pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry in the U.S. after previous deportation, facing up to two years in prison, and is part of Operation Take Back America targeting illegal immigration.