A vehicle struck spectators during the Louisiana Lao New Year parade in New Iberia on Saturday; at least 13 people were hospitalized and the driver is in custody.

A two-alarm fire at a Super 8 motel on Chef Menteur Highway was contained to one room. About 30 people were displaced and the Red Cross was contacted to help.

A 17-year-old's body was recovered off Grand Isle after he was swept away by a strong current. Coast Guard and local police joined the search.

Police say a hammer-wielding suspect stole a cash register from a Canal Street business around 10:30 a.m. and fled on an RTA bus; detectives say the investigation is ongoing.

Two men arrived at New Orleans hospitals after separate overnight shootings; one was taken to a trauma center with abdominal wounds and police say investigations are ongoing.

State police say K-9 Dax tracked suspects in a Central City shooting and helped troopers seize guns, illegal pills and narcotics during traffic stops this week.

A Marrero husband and his wife were arrested after a short West Bank drive-by spree grazed a man and struck homes in Marrero and Harvey.

A 14-year-old was shot after a pool party in Edgard; deputies arrested an 18‑year‑old who faces aggravated battery and armed robbery charges. The juvenile was treated and released from a children's hospital.

Two people were shot Wednesday evening along U.S. 190 and in a nearby subdivision in Hammond; both were hospitalized and HPD says the investigation is active.

A porch theft captured on camera led Kenner police to a Gretna home where stolen mail, IDs and credit cards were seized in a probe that could involve more than 50 victims.

A 56-year-old Abita Springs woman survived a more-than-hour attack by her roommate’s dog but lost an arm and faces a long recovery. Coworkers and neighbors have organized fundraisers.

A woman was struck and killed on the 4900 block of Chef Menteur Highway in New Orleans' Desire area; police say the driver fled and investigators are seeking witnesses.

Three people were shot Wednesday night on Philip Street in Central City; victims were taken to a hospital and police are investigating.