A 17-year-old Sophie B. Wright senior was shot and killed a night after graduation; police say no suspects have been identified and are asking for tips.

A juvenile was shot Saturday night near Bacchus and Berkley Drive and taken to a local hospital. Police say details are limited as detectives investigate.

U.S. Marshals arrested a man wanted in connection with an alleged Metairie rape on May 15; identity and charges were not immediately released.

A woman pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a shoplifting chase ended in a crash that killed two West Jefferson High students. Sentencing is set for June.

A 26-year-old Snellville man died when his dirt bike struck a pickup on U.S. 190 in Covington; troopers say he was not wearing a helmet and toxicology is pending.

A 26‑year‑old New Orleans man was arrested after agents say they found child sexual abuse material and files showing sexual abuse of an animal during a May 15 search. The state’s cyber‑crime unit is investigating.

New Orleans police named Mikia Veaux a person of interest in the Dec. 29 Chef Menteur Highway homicide and released tip lines as detectives seek leads.

ATF’s New Orleans division led a multi‑site sweep across Baton Rouge on Thursday, executing six warrants and arresting multiple people. Authorities say federal charges are likely as the probe continues.

A Raceland HR official was arrested after an FDLE undercover chat operation and now faces multiple felony counts while awaiting extradition.

Dan Fordice, a Vicksburg veteran and warbird pilot, died after his plane crashed near the Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport; federal investigators are on scene.

Deputies arrested Joseph Smith after an employee found an open window and police say a loaded handgun matching a stolen office weapon was recovered. Bond is set at $85,000.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans plans to strip Father Anthony Odiong's name from a Luling chapel as he faces felony sexual-assault and child-pornography charges in Texas.

Four people were arrested and three more are wanted after an April shooting at Tasker Park that wounded two during the Strawberry Festival weekend. Police are asking for tips and video.