Two shipping companies admitted to illegally dumping oily water and were fined $1.85 million, with a prohibition on U.S. operations. The Chief Engineer was also convicted.

A former Army Reservist was sentenced for conspiring to steal government funds by claiming unreperformed military funeral honors. He received one-year probation, community service, and must pay restitution.

A fire at an Entergy substation in Reserve, LA, caused a power outage, affecting local businesses, schools, and homes. Authorities were working to restore power, estimated at 3 hours.

The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office offers a support hub for crime victims during Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans, available starting two hours before each parade.

Two individuals were arrested by LDWF in Avoyelles Parish for illegal hunting and drug possession, with charges including firearm possession by a felon and methamphetamine possession.

Christopher Sepulvado, a death row inmate in Louisiana, died of natural causes before his execution, raising issues about the state's death penalty system and execution methods.

A New Orleans man pleaded guilty to illegal machine gun possession and faces up to 10 years in prison and fines. His arrest followed an FBI social media probe linking him to illegal firearm displays and drug references.

Fernando Brister, 35, from Louisiana, faces federal charges for meth distribution and illegal firearm possession; he risks up to 20 years in prison and $1 million in fines.

Kenner man Noah Torres pled guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material and faces up to 20 years in prison and fines. He had over 500 illicit images and videos.

Armond Burnette of New Orleans pleaded guilty to drug and firearm charges, facing up to 35 years in prison. His arrests involved fentanyl, cocaine, and a stolen firearm. The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.

Florida men, Tavariss Davis and Tobey Fitchett, have been indicted for federal drug and gun offenses, with potential severe penalties if found guilty.

A New Orleans man was sentenced to 137 months for attempted carjacking and 120 months for a firearms offense, to run concurrently, following a March 2022 incident involving a firearm and a carjacking attempt.

Joel Becerra-Cesario pleaded guilty to illegal reentry after deportation following a prior felony drug conviction. He may face up to 20 years in prison at sentencing.