Yandra Gomez, a 30-year-old woman with an intellectual disability who recently moved to New Orleans, was reported missing but has safely returned home. The NOPD had searched for her in Algiers.

A man was fatally shot in New Orleans, while another shooting in Avondale led to a death and an arrest. Both incidents underscore a rising trend in local violent crime.

A Covington man received a 63-month federal prison sentence for distributing fentanyl, following a law enforcement sting operation that led to his conviction.

Two Louisiana residents were indicted for allegedly conspiring to steal federal funds and pay bribes in a scheme involving the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office.

A 19-year-old died following a US Highway 90 crash involving a Ford Fusion and a stationary truck in Iberia Parish. Driver fatigue is suspected and police warn about its dangers.

A pedestrian was killed on Missouri Route 364 in St. Peters, leading to the closure of the eastbound lanes. The incident involved a 42-year-old man and a driver in a 2023 Kia K5.

Wilian Serrano-Moreira of Honduras pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the U.S. after prior removal, facing a maximum sentence of two years and fines.

A new suspect, Connie Estes, has been arrested in the fatal hit-and-run of 6-year-old Jeremiah Ramirez after evidence indicated a different vehicle was involved.

Three brothers were arrested for second-degree murder after a deadly stabbing on a fishing vessel in Plaquemines Parish. The investigation is ongoing.

The St. John Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at a Laplace business following an altercation involving two groups, with multiple arrests made and no reported injuries.

NOPD arrests three for separate murders, including Timothy Hall, Ra'Quine Butler, and Helmer Valeriano-Ordonez, each facing second-degree murder charges.

Honduran national Elvin Mejia-Guzman was sentenced by the DOJ for illegal reentry into the US, culminating in time served, a year of supervised release, and a fee.

Nigerian national Daniel Inweregbu pleads guilty to conducting a romance scam, causing over $400,000 in losses.