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Photos show a major narcotics seizure in Terrebonne Parish; authorities say troopers assisted and one person was arrested.
A man was found shot and killed outside a Marrero business on Saturday. Jefferson Parish homicide detectives are investigating.
A person was found dead Saturday morning after a crash near Chef Menteur Highway and Ridgeway Boulevard in New Orleans East; investigators are on scene.
Two people were found dead in LaPlace’s Cambridge subdivision after a Thursday shooting; homicide detectives are processing the 1900 block of Yorktowne Drive.
Former federal prosecutor Carlos A. Lopez and Dallas defense attorney Barrett R. Howell were sentenced for deleting text messages in a healthcare fraud case.
Darvale Williams pleaded guilty to federal firearm charges in New Orleans, facing up to ten years in prison for being a felon in possession of a stolen firearm.
Jefferson Parish says a fleet of docked drones has cut many 911 response times to about two minutes, officials report early drops in most crime categories.
A Marietta man was sentenced to 25 years after a romance scam reportedly bilked dozens of mostly older Louisiana widows out of millions.
A Texas man, Corey Toliver, pleaded guilty to federal drug charges in Louisiana for intent to distribute cocaine and faces a minimum of 10 years in prison.
Belinda Martin was sentenced to five years' probation for access device fraud, embezzling over $1,000 from her employer. She must also pay restitution and a special fee.
Nearly 20 years after his death on Mardi Gras night, Toby Beaugh's family has renewed a public plea and is working with Crime Stoppers and the NOPD.
A former T.H. Harris teacher has been charged after a 13-year-old student reported being touched; court records show arraignment is set for Feb. 23.
A bottle thrown from a Zulu float struck a 4‑year‑old on Mardi Gras; Zulu says it is investigating and vows disciplinary action.
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