NOPD reports a 52% decrease in gun-related arrests and a 30% drop in firearm seizures compared to the previous year. Data is preliminary and subject to revision.

New Orleans Police seek public help in identifying a suspect in a mid-April $2000 bicycle theft from the 1600 block of Newton Street, using surveillance images.

A Covington man, Joe Lynn Beattie, 53, was sentenced to 63 months for firearms offenses and will pay a $300 fee. The sentence relates to his possession of guns, unregistered silencers, and machineguns as a felon.

NOPD seeks help to find suspects linked to an April 26 burglary on General DeGaulle Drive, with ties to other local crimes. Images of suspects and their vehicle are released.

Ohm Lounge responded to an incident where a performer wore a swastika, stating it opposes such symbols, regrets the occurrence, and will update their code of conduct.

A Mexican national pleaded guilty to using someone else's Social Security number to renew a Louisiana driver's license and faces up to five years in prison.

Louisiana State Police confirmed the death of Rita Owens, 91, in a three-vehicle crash in St. Bernard Parish. Owens was not wearing a seatbelt, highlighting the importance of safety restraints in vehicles.

NOPD officer was seriously injured and a suspect killed in an incident where the officer fired her weapon while being dragged by a vehicle. A bystander was also injured.

New Orleans launches the Safe Streets for All initiative to reduce traffic-related deaths and injuries, inviting public input via a website, survey, and events.

Orleans Parish man sentenced to over five years for drug trafficking and carrying a firearm, with the ATF and U.S. Attorney's Office working under Project Safe Neighborhoods.

NOPD seeks public help to identify a burglary suspect in unique attire from an April 25th incident on Frenchmen Street, captured on surveillance footage.

Louisiana agents cited two men for crabbing violations in Terrebonne Parish; one for overharvesting immature female crabs, the other for crab trap theft.

NOPD seeks public's help to identify a suspect in a theft and battery of an officer on General DeGaulle Drive.