A 6-year-old boy, Mason Richards, was fatally struck by a school bus in New Orleans while exiting a vehicle to board the bus. His family seeks accountability; no charges filed yet.

NOPD detained an individual after a standoff linked to a double homicide earlier that day. Negotiations ended without further harm, with one shot fired by the suspect and one by an officer.

Guillermo Cadir Lopez-Pineda was convicted of multiple child pornography charges in Jefferson Parish, with evidence linked to his Facebook and Gmail accounts.

NOPD's preliminary data on sex crimes and domestic violence for Q1 2025 indicates ongoing challenges, with further analysis to come; full report available on NOPD News website.

NOPD seeks public help in finding a suspect, David Leonard, wanted for vehicle theft offenses and altering VINs, after stolen vehicles were found during a search.

Jayce T. Landry, 21, was cited by Louisiana authorities for multiple wildlife violations, including unlicensed charter activity, over-harvesting ducks, and lacking a federal duck stamp.

Two suspects, Harry Darby and Julian Vicknair, were arrested by the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office in connection with a New Orleans homicide; they face second-degree murder charges.

A Pollock man was charged with turkey hunting violations, including hunting in a baited area and involving a minor in illegal activities in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.

St. Bernard Sheriff's Office arrested Brendell Smith, 18, for armed robbery and illegal gun possession. No injuries were reported, and Jamyre Bailey, 24, was charged as an accessory. The public is encouraged to share information.

Crashes on I-10 caused traffic jams, with the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office alerting via Facebook. No further updates on the clearing timeline or those involved were provided.

The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office has re-opened a road in Boutte after a police activity, reassuring there was no public threat. Traffic on Highway 90 is back to normal.

Benjamin Holmes of Bogalusa was convicted of fentanyl trafficking, federal gun violations, and maintaining a drug-involved premises. He faces a minimum of five years' imprisonment.

NOPD seeks help identifying individuals linked to a shooting that injured a teenage girl, noting these individuals are not suspects but may have vital information.