Two teens were arrested in Baton Rouge with firearms and narcotics after a police chase; one was an escapee from a juvenile detention center. They face charges including possession of a machine gun.

Romanian national Rambo Harna pleaded guilty to wire fraud and transporting stolen property in a Walmart scam, facing up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Jeremy Judice was arrested for simple battery and criminal damage to property during a July 4th protest after allegedly attacking an anti-Trump demonstrator.

A 6-year-old in Slidell was airlifted with life-threatening injuries after being attacked by the family's pit bull; the dog is now with Slidell Animal Control.

NOPD's preliminary crime stats for June 29-July 5, 2025 show a decrease in gun arrests compared to last year but notable arrests for a murder and fatal hit-and-run.

NOPD seeks person of interest, Jawdat "Jr." Tinawi, for information in Samuel Easterling's disappearance case; clarifies Tinawi is not wanted for any crime.

NOPD seeks public aid in finding Kristina Garza-Brown, wanted for a June 22 aggravated assault with a firearm near D'Hemecourt and South Clark Streets.

Two men died in Thibodaux from a negligent gun discharge, with one man's death leading to the other's suicide.

A man died in a crash in Terrebonne Parish after his truck hit a tree; he was not wearing a seatbelt. Police are investigating and remind the public of the importance of seatbelts.

Officials investigated a gas odor near Lutcher's old Ferry Landing; it was suspected to originate from a Mississippi River ship. No injuries or evacuations occurred.

Mark A. Barrios, 69, died in a boating accident near Bayou Segnette. His body was found in the Marcello Canal and his boat was overturned, presumably after hitting an object in the water. An investigation is ongoing.

A man died in a boating accident in Jefferson Parish after possibly hitting an object. His body was found without a life jacket, highlighting water safety. The cause is under investigation by LDWF.

Honduran national DERY JONCARLOS ZELAYA-ZELAYA pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry after removal and faces a possible maximum sentence of two years imprisonment.