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After a life‑threatening October dog attack, Danielle Hooper returned to thank St. Tammany deputies who helped save her life.
A barricade prompted a SWAT response and shut down part of South Carrollton Avenue in Mid‑City. Police urged drivers to avoid Baudin to Tulane while tactical teams worked.
A fatal crash closed I‑10 westbound at the I‑310/Exit 220 in St. Charles Parish; an 11:17 p.m. update from the sheriff's office said the roadway reopened.
A Bogalusa man was arrested after a cybertip and booked on 50 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material. Authorities say extradition to Washington Parish is pending.
A decade after Tollette "Tonka" George was killed in Algiers, his murder remains unsolved. Family, schools and WGNO's 'Wheel of Justice' keep pushing for answers.
A 21-year-old woman is in critical condition after a Wednesday night shooting in Metairie; a 33-year-old man was arrested and charged, authorities say.
Police released surveillance images after a June 19 armed robbery near Dufossat Street and are asking the public for tips.
A LaPlace man was arrested after deputies say he fired from an apartment balcony early Tuesday, missing his wife and damaging a neighboring unit. Multiple felony charges were filed.
Three people were wounded in a shooting on the 3400 block of Franklin Avenue in Gentilly Terrace; police say one was taken by EMS and others arrived by private car. Detectives are investigating.
A man was shot near a Marrero restaurant at Barataria Boulevard and Patriot Street and was taken to a hospital with life‑threatening injuries; deputies remained on scene as investigators probed the incident.
A Chalmette gastroenterologist has an arrest warrant after patients reported inappropriate touching during procedures earlier this month.
New Orleans police are investigating a shooting in the Seventh Ward near A.P. Tureaud and North Tonti; one man arrived at a hospital by private conveyance and detectives are asking for tips.
Troopers say a high‑speed I‑10 chase ended June 22 when a stolen Ram TRX became disabled on LA 383 and a wanted fugitive was arrested. No injuries were reported.
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