A man from Terrebonne Parish pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine and awaits a June 2025 sentencing with a minimum of ten years' imprisonment.

A Cessna 210 L plane crashed near Houma, killing two: owner Lyle Pannepinto and pilot trainee Lauren Menkemeller. The NTSB is investigating the accident.

New Orleans Police seek public help to find Jason Ledet, charged with aggravated assault on an officer. The incident happened on February 19 near Decatur and Barracks Streets.

Nigerian man, 19, arrested in Hammond for child pornography, facing multiple charges after investigation by local law enforcement and ICAC Task Force.

Julius Augillard was sentenced to 70 months for illegal firearm possession after pleading guilty, with a subsequent three-year supervised release and fees.

New Orleans man, Addison, has been sentenced to 118 months in prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses, following a methamphetamine sale that led to an undercover ATF agent being injured.

A Slidell man pled guilty to illegal machine gun possession and faces up to 10 years in prison and $250,000 in fines, with the sentencing set for July 2025.

Two suspects, Danette Colbert and Rickey White, have been linked to a series of drug-and-theft schemes following the death of sports reporter Adan Manzano during the Super Bowl period.

Two people are hospitalized after a shooting near New Orleans' Saenger Theatre; NOPD is investigating, with limited information on victims or motives.

A kayaker named John A. Rashall died in Buhlow Lake, LA; his body was recovered by the Pineville Fire Department. LDWF is investigating the incident. Rashall was not wearing a flotation device.

NOPD reports a 55% decrease in gun-related arrests and a 42% drop in seized firearms in 2025 compared to 2024, notwithstanding an arrest in a homicide case.

Joshua Williams was sentenced to 75 months for using a firearm in drug trafficking after a guilty plea, with post-release supervision and a special fee imposed.

A New Orleans man, Caresses Perique, received a 92-month prison term for illegal firearm possession, following a guilty plea. His prior felon status made firearm possession illegal.