A pedestrian, Jamie Young, was killed by an SUV in Belle Chasse, Louisiana; the driver tested negative for alcohol. Police are investigating the incident.

An impaired Amite man was arrested after a fatal crash that killed Wilbert Banks. Broderick C. McKnight crossed the centerline, causing a head-on collision.

NOPD investigates a homicide after a late-night shooting in Mid-City, resulting in two male victims, one deceased. Motive and suspect details remain unclear.

A space heater caused a deadly fire in Algiers, New Orleans, claiming a woman's life. Firefighters responded, and NOFD stressed safety precautions with heating devices.

A New Orleans man, Geourvon Sears, was sentenced to 111 months in prison for federal drug and weapons violations. He will also face five years of supervised release.

A Harvey man pleaded guilty to intent to distribute tapentadol, facing up to 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. His sentencing is set for April 24, 2025.

Donte Edwards of New Orleans was sentenced to 27 months for narcotics and firearms offenses. He pled guilty to drug trafficking and owning a gun as a felon.

New Orleans man receives 30-month sentence for illegal firearm possession after an incident on Bourbon Street.

Travis Jordan received a 21-month sentence for illegal firearm possession after an altercation at a New Orleans bar.

NOPD released preliminary crime stats showing a mixed result in fighting violence, with a suspect arrested for a fatal robbery and decreases in gun arrests and seizures year-on-year.

Donald Miller, known as "Duck," received a 78-month prison sentence for his involvement in a cocaine trafficking scheme, after pleading guilty to related charges.

Louisiana officials Landry and Murrill criticize a DOJ report on State Police, affirming support for officers and accusing the DOJ of political motives.

A woman riding a bicycle was hit and killed by a car on Tulane Avenue in Mid-City, New Orleans. The driver stayed, but details and potential charges are unclear.