Sophie B. Wright High School in New Orleans closed due to a viral threat on social media; police are investigating the incident. Classes will resume the next day.

The NOPD seeks public help to identify a suspect in a vandalism incident on Magazine Street and encourages tips through their hotline or anonymously via Crimestoppers.

Police are seeking Paul Guidry, accused of filing a false police report about a stolen vehicle, after their investigation revealed his claims were unfounded.

New Orleans Police are searching for two individuals linked to a stolen silver Kia Optima on November 8. The vehicle was found abandoned, with the suspects believed to be repeat offenders. The public is urged to provide any leads.

Derrick Theriot of New Orleans pled guilty to multiple charges, including firearm offenses and fentanyl possession, which could lead to hefty fines and extensive prison time.

Travis Jackson from New Orleans was sentenced for federal gun and drug violations by Judge Papillion following an FBI investigation involving drug purchases and wiretaps.

Jermaine Brisco was found guilty of second-degree murder and other charges related to the 2016 killing of his pregnant girlfriend, Raven Veal, in Algiers.

An 18-year-old from Texas, Jerry Hickman, was arrested in Kenner after a high-speed chase and crash involving a stolen blue Dodge Charger; narcotics were also found in the car.

The NOPD is searching for a suspect in an attempted abduction of a female jogger on November 10, 2024, and has released details about the suspect and vehicle involved.

The reward for information on a Harvey fatal shooting increased to $10,000 as authorities seek suspect Lavanta Carto, charged with multiple crimes, including second-degree murder.

A man died in a head-on crash on Highway 11 in Slidell; the victim, Farrell Pichon, was not wearing a seatbelt, while a belted passenger had minor injuries.

NOPD's preliminary report reveals a decline in gun seizures and arrests, but notes progress with two major arrests for violent crimes, as efforts against gun violence continue.

NOPD seeks public help in finding Brian Charles Kent, a suspect in downtown thefts, including a failed auto theft on November 8, and encourages tips to aid the investigation.