A 67-year-old man died in a house fire in New Orleans East, despite the NOFD's prompt response and efforts to rescue him. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Amite man charged with kidnapping resulting in death and transporting a minor for sexual purposes, facing life imprisonment plus additional years and fines.

A motorcyclist died after a high-speed collision with a pickup truck in New Orleans. The pickup driver cooperated with NOPD, who are investigating the incident.

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans expressed condolences for the Bourbon Street attack and highlighted law enforcement's efforts and the DOJ's role in the ongoing investigation.

The NOFD responded to and contained a two-alarm fire at an unoccupied apartment building in the French Quarter, with no injuries reported. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

The FBI deems Shamsud-Din Jabbar a lone actor in the deadly New Orleans attack on New Year's Day; he had posted violent threats online before the incident.

The New Orleans Fire Department tackled two separate two-alarm fires in New Orleans East, displacing residents but causing no injuries. The causes remain under investigation.

Governor Jeff Landry declares a State of Emergency in New Orleans following a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street, mobilizing state resources to ensure safety for upcoming Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras.

A truck drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on New Year's Day, killing ten and injuring 35; the driver was shot after also firing at police. The FBI is investigating it as terrorism.

A building on Magazine Street in New Orleans collapsed, scattering debris but causing no injuries. Officials are investing the cause and considering new safety legislation.

The NOPD is investigating a fatal car crash that occurred on December 30, 2024, in New Orleans, where a vehicle hit a tree and caught fire, leading to the driver's death.

A Baton Rouge man was fatally shot in a deer hunting accident in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. The shooter mistook the victim for a deer due to dense vegetation. Safety measures are being emphasized by LDWF in light of the incident.

A man was arrested for a murder near a boat launch in Lacombe, discovered by St. Tammany Parish deputies. He faces charges including First-Degree Murder and Obstruction of Justice.