One person died and three were injured in a traffic collision on Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans, involving an SUV and a pickup truck. No charges have been announced; NOPD seeks information.

A K-9 officer died following a medical emergency while on duty during a SWAT operation in Harvey, Louisiana, as per Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.

A dump truck collided with a garbage truck on US 90 West in Avondale, spilling diesel and sand. Both drivers hospitalized with minor injuries; lanes reopened quickly with minimal traffic delays.

The St. Bernard Sheriff's Office seeks Jermaine Cole Jr. for a fatal shooting in Chalmette, issuing a warrant for his arrest on murder and obstruction charges.

A man with mental health issues who barricaded himself in a New Orleans home surrendered to the NOPD after a 14-hour standoff, resulting in no injuries.

The FBI reveals new details about Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the suspect in the New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street, including his radicalization and links to ISIS.

One New Orleans man was arrested for second-degree murder and obstruction of justice while another faces accessory charges after a fatal shooting in St. Bernard Parish.

JPSO is investigating an in-custody death after deputies responded to a medical emergency, apprehended a fleeing man, who then collapsed and later died in hospital.

The NOPD reports a 26% drop in overall crime for 2024, with reductions in person and property crimes by 20% and 27% respectively. Homicide rates also decreased by 35%.

NOPD made an arrest in the homicide of Geron Elzie, who was fatally shot at North Galvez Street and Elysian Fields Avenue. Marvin Banks is charged with second-degree murder.

A section of Tammany Trace in Abita Springs will be closed January 13-14 for drainage work, with updates available on St. Tammany Parish's Facebook page.

Jermaine Cole Jr. is sought by St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office for a fatal shoot in Chalmette, facing second-degree murder and obstruction charges. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward.

Former LSU football player Kyren Lacy turned himself in and was released on bail following a fatal hit-and-run in December. He faces charges including negligent homicide.