A North Carolina man was arrested in Destin after a federal tip that he was heading to Louisiana to carry out a mass‑shooting threat at a festival; extradition is pending.

A multi‑agency Operation Golden Eagle sweep in New Orleans produced dozens of arrests and the seizure of guns, drugs and cash, officials said. The work involved state troopers and federal partners.

Two defendants in a 2022 Metairie kidnapping accepted plea deals, while another defendant rejected the agreement and is due back in court May 6.

NOPD posted an image of a man they say may have information about a business burglary on Canal Street on April 21. Detectives and Crimestoppers are asking for tips.

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.