An Uptown hospital security guard was stabbed after trying to escort a discharged patient; the suspect was arrested and booked on attempted second-degree murder.

St. Charles deputies named Hugo Lopez‑Martinez, 41, of Metairie as a suspect in a Paradis sexual assault; he was last seen in Slidell after fleeing officers. Tips: 985‑783‑1135.

New Orleans police say a man threatened to blow up a Canal Street bank, took cash and fled; investigators are asking the public to call with tips.

An Uber driver was held at gunpoint and had her keys taken in a pre-dawn carjacking in Desire; NOPD is investigating.

Paul Galaforo pleaded guilty to residential contractor fraud tied to Harahan contracts; a suspended two‑year hard‑labor sentence and one year of probation followed. The city paid his unlicensed company more than $882,000 for work in 2024.

John Thomas III pleaded guilty to manslaughter and obstruction and was sentenced to 20 years per count in a Harvey shooting dating to October 2023.

The Vatican has authorized an investigation into how the Diocese of Baton Rouge handled allegations against Father Charbel Jamhoury; the priest was removed as pastor in February.

A powerful explosion and fire struck the Chalmette refinery Friday, sending a plume of smoke and prompting road closures while crews worked the scene.

A Jefferson Parish jury convicted Terrytown pastor Terry Reed on multiple counts after prosecutors said he groomed teenage congregants and used scripture to normalize abuse.

A 150‑gallon propane tank leak near Empa‑Taco closed a stretch of Highway 22 in Madisonville and drew HazMat crews to the riverfront; drivers were urged to detour.

Two men were wounded in separate overnight shootings across New Orleans; police say investigations are ongoing. Authorities are asking witnesses to come forward.

State police say a Church Point man was arrested after detectives found thousands of suspected child sexual abuse files and hundreds of animal‑sex images.

Former NOPD detective Stanley Burkhardt refused to answer more than 700 deposition questions as plaintiffs press him and investigators re‑examine several cold cases.