NOPD’s preliminary crime stats show a decrease in gun offenses and firearm seizures, with arrests for illegal firearm possession down by 55% from last year.

NOPD seeks public help to find a suspect involved in an April 1 armed robbery near Tullis and Woodland Drives and has released a photo of the suspect.

Two fatal shootings occurred early Sunday in New Orleans, one in Uptown and another in New Orleans East, leaving two dead and one wounded. The NOPD is investigating.

NOPD investigates a fatal shooting in Algiers; a man was shot dead Sunday night, with no details on the victim's identity or shooting circumstances released.

Jefferson Parish prepares for emergencies with a damage assessment exercise using new software, Crisis Track, designed to streamline disaster response and reporting.

Louisiana State Police reported two fatal crashes in Acadiana; one involving a failed left turn and a second with a pedestrian being struck. Both incidents are under investigation.

A man died after his car collided head-on with a semi on I-10 in Ascension Parish; he was not wearing a seatbelt, while the truck driver was moderately injured. The Louisiana State Police are investigating.

Carlton Waller pleaded guilty to aggravated second-degree battery, and Eder Vasquez was convicted of child pornography possession in Jefferson Parish trials.

Winston Bartholomew was convicted of second-degree murder for killing Gary Olver over a rumor, resulting in his death from injuries sustained in a fight.

A deputy was praised for stopping a violent altercation and seizing two guns at a Mardi Gras parade. Deputy Harris's quick action and composure were highlighted by the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office.

A man from Terrebonne Parish pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine and awaits a June 2025 sentencing with a minimum of ten years' imprisonment.

A Cessna 210 L plane crashed near Houma, killing two: owner Lyle Pannepinto and pilot trainee Lauren Menkemeller. The NTSB is investigating the accident.

New Orleans Police seek public help to find Jason Ledet, charged with aggravated assault on an officer. The incident happened on February 19 near Decatur and Barracks Streets.