Two people were arrested Wednesday in connection with the April 7 St. Claude shooting that killed Marine veteran Michael Garcia, court records show.

A parent alleges a Drexel Prep teacher pushed and struck her daughter during a grade discussion. The school says it reviewed the incident with NOPD and the Archdiocese.

A school bus crashed in New Orleans East Wednesday morning; New Orleans police are investigating and officials have released few details.

A Mid‑City shooting Tuesday night left one man dead; NOPD homicide detectives are investigating. Authorities are asking anyone with tips or footage to come forward.

A federal grand jury returned an April 24 indictment accusing two Jefferson Parish residents of a $3.5M athlete‑impersonation fraud that allegedly stole identities and laundered proceeds.

A 22‑year‑old Fort Polk soldier was arrested after prosecutors say recorded Discord audio captured him plotting an attack on a synagogue; he now faces a federal complaint.

Jefferson Parish prosecutors charged a former East Jefferson teacher after investigators say he had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.

A late‑night process‑unit fire at Shell Norco lit the sky over Norco; crews fought the blaze into the morning and officials say air monitoring showed no offsite impacts.

A 20-year-old Terrytown man was booked on 28 counts after investigators say he used Roblox and TikTok to target children and officers found CSAM on his devices.

NOPD says a man was shot during an armed robbery early Monday in the 2200 block of Gravier Street; detectives are asking for tips and video.

A Marrero man was arrested after human remains were found behind a vacant home on Gaudet Drive. Neighbors say the property had long been a problem.

An Amtrak Mardi Gras Service train struck a semi-truck south of Mobile on Apr. 26; 48 passengers were unharmed, several crew were treated and ALEA is investigating.

A 17-year-old was shot Saturday on Gibbs Road in the Ashton area; deputies are searching for a dark-colored SUV and asking neighbors to check camera footage.