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.

An early‑morning shooting at a Loyola Avenue bus stop outside the New Orleans Main Library left one person injured and prompted a multi‑agency police response.

Shots reported behind an ALDI in Slidell sparked a U‑Haul chase into Mississippi; two occupants were detained and no injuries were reported.

Two people were shot in Gentilly Friday evening; police say both were taken to hospitals and the investigation is ongoing.

NOPD says officers found a man shot near North Galvez and Piety streets early Tuesday; EMS pronounced him dead and detectives are investigating.

A third suspect, Arthur Coleman, has been arrested in a Violet homicide case, with the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office still seeking two fugitives for the shooting that killed a 17-year-old.

A drunk driver crashed into a Slidell home, narrowly missing a sleeping child who sustained minor injuries. The 20-year-old driver was arrested for multiple offenses, including DWI and Reckless Operation.