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.

Louisiana State Police seek help to find a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run incident in St. Bernard Parish, involving a motorcyclist and a light-colored Ram truck.

The NOPD is investigating a homicide in the Seventh District where a man was found with a fatal gunshot wound; the Coroner’s Office will conduct an autopsy.

A New Orleans man, Diontae Dorsey, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and firearms charges, facing a potential life sentence and fines. His sentencing is scheduled for February 27, 2025.

El Salvadoran national Lorenzo Alexander Benitez was sentenced to 2 years probation for illegal reentry into the U.S. after a guilty plea and a prior deportation.

A Slidell man was sentenced for manufacturing and selling explosives without a license. His activities were part of a crackdown by the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative.

Brandie Rowe pleads guilty to drug trafficking and money laundering in a case highlighting interstate narcotics distribution and faces up to 20 years in prison per count.