A 16-year-old boy died after being dragged and run over by a van on Meraux Lane in Violet; a 15-year-old was arrested and booked. The sheriff's office says the investigation is ongoing.

Entergy says scammers placed fake QR-code stickers on public EV chargers in New Orleans, redirecting drivers to fraudulent payment pages. The utility urges drivers not to scan suspect codes and to call 1-800-368-3749 if impacted.

A New Orleans judge has allowed prosecutors to use a pistol they say was tied by ballistics to the 2024 gas‑station shooting that killed stunt rider Seth Chedville.

An 18-year-old was arrested Tuesday in connection with the November killing of a Carver High senior in Hollygrove.

A Harvey man was arrested after a Marrero shooting left a 39‑year‑old hospitalized; deputies recovered a gun and booked Demond Poole on attempted‑murder and weapons counts.

A Vermilion Parish corrections deputy was fired after a grand jury indictment accused him of sexual misconduct with an inmate. Authorities say the complaint was forwarded to prosecutors and the deputy posted bond.

Officials identified Bobby Lavigne as the 23-year-old who died after a double shooting on Chef Menteur Highway in New Orleans East. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

St. Landry deputies say DCFS removed 10 children from a Church Point home; 51-year-old Christy Enriquez was arrested and faces felony cruelty and false-swearing charges.

A Silver Alert was issued after 63-year-old Albert James Lee was last seen near West Esplanade and Loyola Drive in Kenner. Authorities ask anyone with information to contact Kenner Police.

A head-on collision on LA‑18 near Avondale Garden Road killed a 78‑year‑old man and sent another driver to the hospital; troopers collected toxicology samples as they investigate.

A man was found shot and killed in LaPlace late Friday in what investigators say was a targeted attack; detectives are asking for tips.

Two masked men smashed a window and carjacked a woman on the 2700 block of D'Abadie Street in Bayou St. John; NOPD is investigating.

Kenner police arrested five people after linking them to 14 vehicle burglaries that hit University City and Susan Park over several days.