An arrest warrant has been issued for Kentell Sims by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office for First Degree Rape and other charges involving a teen. He has not surrendered and officials seek public help.

The NOFD extinguished a fire at a senior living facility in New Orleans, with no reported injuries and the building's sprinkler system having effectively controlled the flames.

A man was arrested in Louisiana for kidnapping a missing Tennessee teen found in a tent. He admitted to sexual relations with her and faces multiple charges.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is investigating a hunting accident in East Baton Rouge Parish where one hunter shot another, mistaking him for a deer.

New Orleans police are searching for a man who attacked and threatened an RTA bus driver, with the NOPD releasing images to seek public help in his capture.

A dispute at a Kentwood store led to Deshawn Roberts being fatally shot by Demarcus Blount, now charged with murder.

Two men were critically wounded in a shooting in LaPlace, Louisiana, following an argument. Both suspects, Marius White and Jaron Robinson, along with two arrests related to the incident, are under investigation.

President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 individuals, including ex-cop Len Davis, who orchestrated a murder in 1994, changing their sentences to life without parole.

A New Orleans man pled guilty to narcotics charges, facing up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000 after an FBI investigation linked him to fentanyl distribution.

Chad Woods pleaded guilty to stealing mail and possessing a USPS mail key, with sentencing set for March 27, 2025. He faces a maximum of 15 years in prison and fines.

Joseph Schwartz, 21, of Marrero, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for possession of a modified Glock machine gun during Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

Tyshon Coleman of Hammond was sentenced to 106 months in prison for federal firearms and drug offenses, including possession of a firearm in relation to drug trafficking and possession of machine guns.

A Louisiana man has pleaded guilty to federal charges for sexually exploiting minors and could face up to 20 years in prison. He used the app Telegram to receive abusive material. His sentencing is scheduled for March 19, 2025.