A jury convicted Lenton Vanburen of second-degree murder in the 2021 Chef Menteur Highway shooting that killed Aurrel Brown. The verdict follows his 2025 jail escape and recapture.

A 29-year-old Denham Springs man died after his SUV left U.S. 61 and overturned north of Gramercy on April 21. State police say impairment is not suspected as investigators probe the crash.

A Montz man was arrested after security photos allegedly showed him placing a phone under a store employee’s dress at Lakeside Shopping Center. He’s jailed in Gretna pending court action.

A New Orleans piano teacher has been jailed without bond after being arrested on first‑degree rape and related child‑sex charges, according to reporting. Allegations date to 2017–2020.

St. Bernard opened a 20,000‑sq‑ft, hurricane‑hardened Special Operations facility on Paris Road that centralizes SWAT, marine units, backup 9‑1‑1 and training under one roof.

Troop F's JET Taskforce made 26 arrests across East Carroll, Madison and Tensas parishes, seizing drugs, a firearm and a vehicle.

A Harahan man is being held on $3M bail after a teenager told investigators the abuse began at age 6, authorities say. He faces multiple counts including first‑degree rape.

A New Orleans man was arrested after allegedly offering money to a 14‑year‑old for explicit images; investigators say a cybertip and a new ICAC task force led to the probe.

Police released a photo and vehicle details as they ask for help identifying Donovan DeMazeliere in a Feb. 4 North Miro homicide.

A 13‑year‑old is in custody after police say he shot his father during morning drop‑off at a Hammond alternative school. Officials say a school resource officer disarmed the teen and the father later died.

Eight children were killed in a multi‑scene shooting in Shreveport early Sunday; investigators said the suspect died after a police chase and state police are assisting.

An Angola inmate died after a dormitory struggle with officers; an autopsy is pending and West Feliciana detectives have opened an investigation.

Nathaniel Hill, 31, was arrested April 17 in Maurepas after a multi‑agency probe into alleged Snapchat exploitation of a 14‑year‑old. Authorities say dozens of adults were involved and more victims may be identified.