A garbage truck crash on the Carrollton I-10 ramp in New Orleans led to ramp closures and weeks of repair work, with no injuries reported. Traffic is being rerouted.

Louisiana State Police apprehended fugitive Corey Boyd, as announced by the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, who emphasized public vigilance and continued assistance in locating other suspects.

Sheriff Hutson took responsibility for a jailbreak at Orleans Justice Center, announcing staff suspensions, arrests, and cooperation with an investigation, emphasizing the need for systemic reform.

Shawna Martin pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl, potentially facing decades in prison and millions in fines.

LaMichael Jackson, a New Orleans man, received a nearly three-year sentence for a firearm possession charge as a felon, including a supervised release term and a special fee.

NOPD charged Evans Rogers and Devante Traylor with second-degree murder in the shooting death of a 9-year-old.

Jail worker Sterling Williams was arrested for allegedly helping 10 inmates escape from Orleans Parish jail by disabling a cell's water supply. Some escapees remain at large.

New Orleans police are investigating a morning homicide in the Third District where a man was found with a gunshot wound and declared deceased by EMS.

Reha Janee Arvie pleaded guilty to conducting a mail fraud scheme targeting unemployment offices in several states, facing a potential 20-year prison sentence.

Jon Verdin was sentenced for drug trafficking, firearms possession, and money laundering following his guilty plea, receiving a total of 200 months for drug charges and concurrent 120-month sentences for additional crimes.

New Orleans man Stephen Badon received a 10-year federal prison sentence for child pornography possession and distribution, facing subsequent supervised release and restitution payments.

NOPD's weekly crime report shows mixed results, with a notable arrest in an attempted murder case and a decline in gun-related arrests and seizures, indicating changing crime patterns.

NOPD seeks Michael Aidoo for insights into a recent shooting, clarifying he's not a suspect but may have crucial details on the May 16, 2025 incident.