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Honduran man, Jose Melvin Lopez-Lorenzo, indicted on illegal re-entry charge in the US after prior deportation; faces potential 2-year sentence and $250,000 fine.
Mexican national Jesus Maldonado-Lopez was sentenced to one year probation for illegal re-entry into the U.S. after deportation following a felony conviction.
Hammond man, Kylin Sexton, pleads guilty to intending to distribute drugs, with a sentencing on July 24, 2025, which could result in twenty years in prison and a $1 million fine.
A Houston man pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in Louisiana after being found with over 500 grams of cocaine. He faces 5 to 40 years in prison and fines up to $5 million.
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting linked to a stolen vehicle chase in Marrero, where a juvenile armed with a gun was shot and is now stable.
Two men were arrested for suspected burglary and arson at Fisher High School's athletic facilities, after being linked to incidents on April 2 and 6 that resulted in damage and loss of property.
NOPD is searching for Tee Onda Chambers and Keyantae Manning for theft and fraud involving over $8,000 with a stolen bank account. They face felony and misdemeanor charges.
A Vacherie man, Chandon Hickerson, was killed in a two-vehicle crash on LA 16 in Livingston Parish, with both drivers unrestrained during the incident.
Three men from the Byrd Gang were convicted of RICO conspiracy and other charges, including a double homicide in 2017, with mandatory life sentences pending.
Chyine Alexis was arrested in New Orleans for a series of robberies; her accomplice is still sought by police.
NOPD's recent crime stats show a decrease in gun-related arrests and seizures, with notable arrests including two individuals charged with second-degree murder.
Salvadoran national José Alfredo Jimenez-Centeno pled guilty to illegal re-entry into the U.S. after prior deportation and faces a possible 20-year sentence enhancement due to a previous felony.
A grand jury indicts nine people in New Orleans for insurance fraud through staged collisions, with two additionally charged for a federal witness's murder.
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