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.

NOPD seeks public aid in finding Bria Newman, a suspect in mail theft, check forgery, and other financial crimes.

A man, Jules Gibson, received a 10-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession, with an 8-year supervised release upon completion.

A woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft, admitting to misusing COVID-19 relief programs for financial gain. She faces severe penalties, including prison time and fines.

A woman died in a crash in Sabine Parish after her car hit a tree; she wasn't wearing a seatbelt. Toxicology tests are pending to determine the crash cause.

Kenneth Richmond was sentenced to four years for a car buying scheme using stolen identities, with an additional two-year sentence for violating release terms.

Enrique Torres-Beiza was sentenced to 18 months in prison for illegal reentry into the U.S. after deportation.

A man from St. Bernard Parish has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges, facing significant penalties including a mandatory minimum sentence and substantial fines.