A Mexican national was sentenced to 27 months in prison for illegal re-entry into the U.S. by Judge Papillion, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson.

A St. Bernard Parish man was sentenced to over 10 years for gun and drug offenses after pleading guilty, as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods efforts against violent crime.

Former Carnival Cruise employee sentenced to over a year in prison for possessing child sexual abuse materials, as part of the Project Safe Childhood initiative.

Brandon Turner of New Orleans pled guilty to federal drug and firearm charges, with potential penalties including decades in prison and millions in fines. His case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods aiming to reduce violent crime.

Rasheed Smith was sentenced to 70 months in prison for illegal firearm possession after a traffic stop in January 2023, with his case stemming from Project Safe Neighborhoods efforts.

NOPD seeks public help in finding Shawanda Haynes for an auto burglary on Atlantic Avenue on May 15, 2025. She is accused of vehicle break-in and theft.

New Orleans Police seek public help to identify two suspects involved in the theft of a distinctive golf cart sporting a "Golf Cart World" logo, taken from Allen Toussaint Boulevard.

NOPD is seeking public assistance to locate Markell K. Mathews for information on a December 2024 auto theft; Mathews is not accused but may have valuable insights.

NOPD is investigating a homicide in the Second District where a man was found shot dead in a home on Napoleon Avenue. The investigation is ongoing with no further details released.

NOPD seeks help to find a female suspect, Dernee McGuffy, in a May 19 simple robbery on North Claiborne Avenue.

A Louisiana doctor, Dr. Robert Tassin, pleaded guilty to health care fraud for submitting $6.6 million in false Medicare claims for unnecessary cancer tests.

New Orleans weather forecast includes scattered showers and thunderstorms with high temperatures and humidity; a 90% chance of significant rain on Thursday. Sunny skies expected by the weekend.

NOPD's weekly report shows mixed arrests and a decrease in gun seizures compared to last year. Arrests include aiding escapees and a murder suspect, but gun-related arrests are down by 52% from 2024.