A car caught fire in the French Quarter of New Orleans, near the Royal Sonesta Hotel. The occupants, a mother and daughter, escaped unharmed but lost Christmas gifts in the blaze. The hotel was undamaged and operations continued as normal.

A New Orleans man was sentenced to probation for conspiring to steal mail using a stolen USPS key, leading to a police chase and the recovery of stolen mail.

A woman died in a Franklinton house fire possibly caused by a space heater. Authorities are investigating the incident, while the State Fire Marshal emphasizes heating safety.

A Slidell man, Christopher Michael Sommers, was sentenced to 10 years for child sexual abuse material possession and will have 15 years' supervised release.

NOPD and U.S. Marshals arrested Jalil Williams in New Orleans for a homicide connected to an attempted robbery.

Kernelius Alford from Metairie is indicted on firearm and narcotics charges, with possible imprisonment and fines if convicted. The case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods efforts against violent crime.

Gerald "Bird" Barker was sentenced to consecutive life terms for the second-degree murders of two individuals in a residence linked to drug activities. The judge also imposed additional penalties for other convictions related to the case.

The NOPD seeks public assistance in identifying a suspect from a December 15 double homicide that occurred on Franklin Avenue and resulted in two deaths and two injuries.

NOPD seeks help in finding suspects linked to a Bourbon Street shooting that injured a teen, urging public assistance through tips to aid their investigation.

The NOPD has identified Jalil Williams as the suspect in the murder of Cox Communications employee Adam Brown and is seeking him on a charge of second-degree murder.

NOPD releases a critical incident video detailing an officer-involved shooting after a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle on December 4, 2024. No injuries or arrests reported; the investigation is ongoing.

NOPD arrested Alex Harris for his alleged involvement in a mass shooting that injured ten people during a parade. Harris faces multiple charges, and the investigation continues with assistance from the public.

A pedestrian, Carolyn Hudson, died after being hit by a vehicle on a Louisiana highway. Authorities are investigating the December 17 accident and stress the importance of pedestrian safety.