Two ex-Alexandria officers were arrested for malfeasance and one for simple battery after a Louisiana State Police investigation into use-of-force incidents.

A car crash in Plaquemines Parish killed passenger Ryan Riley and critically injured the driver. Seatbelt use was highlighted as a key safety measure by police.

NOPD investigates a homicide where a man was found shot in a car after a collision in the Seventh District. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the case remains open.

New Orleans police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect who tried to cash a $21,000 fraudulent check with fake IDs before fleeing a Tchoupitoulas Street bank on Oct. 1. Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives or Crimestoppers.

A Leesville man was cited for hunting deer illegally; he admitted to using a .22 caliber rifle outside of legal hours. The seized deer was donated and he might face fines and jail.

Dennis J. Laborde was arrested in Louisiana on charges including illegal hunting, firearm possession by a felon, and using a suppressor, facing fines and possible jail time.

Eddie Teal, 44, died after being hit by a tractor-trailer and another vehicle in St. Bernard Parish while crossing a road early on September 30, 2025.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry updated the public on Smitty's Supply cleanup, with 4 million gallons of contaminants removed. The EPA aids the operation, amid resident concerns about water and air quality.

St. Bernard Parish authorities are searching for Elroy Richardson, a 19-year-old New Orleans man, regarding an armed robbery in Chalmette. The public is urged to contact the Sheriff's Office with information.

Louisiana State Police issued an AMBER Alert for 2-year-old Christopher Cooper, abducted and last seen with suspect James Mercier in a white 2011 GMC Yukon. Public assistance is sought.

Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the U.S. after deportation, faces up to 10 years in prison.

2-year-old Christopher Cooper, subject of an AMBER Alert, has been found safe; authorities request the public to stop sharing his images and direct questions to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office.

Janette Ramirez pled guilty to interstate transmission of a ransom demand after being involved in kidnapping and extortion, facing up to 20 years in prison.