Slidell Police address the issues with youths engaging in risky cycling behavior, calling for community action and highlighting the strain on resources and potential for serious consequences.

Georgia man, Robert Itter, is charged with sex offenses involving a minor, after allegedly soliciting sexual material from a Louisiana teenager on Snapchat.

Two individuals were shot in New Orleans' Holy Cross neighborhood. NOPD responded at 8:30 p.m. on Andry Street; victims hospitalized, investigation ongoing.

NOPD investigates New Orleans' first 2026 homicide, a 24-year-old man fatally shot on Downman Road and later found on Boeing Street. They seek information to find the culprit(s).

St. Tammany Fire Protection crew efficiently tackled a mailbox fire in Slidell, preventing any injuries or significant damage and humorously reporting the incident on Facebook.

A deputy shot a wanted suspect who hit the deputy and his vehicle while fleeing in Elmwood; both the deputy and suspect sustained injuries and an investigation is ongoing.

Helmet cam footage from St. Tammany Fire shows the danger of improper fireworks disposal, capturing firefighters' response to a Slidell blaze with no injuries.

A multi-vehicle crash involving a boat on Highway 11 bridge disrupted traffic; the bridge was closed but reopened by 9 a.m. Details on injuries were not available.

Louisiana man Jrevon Anderson is a suspect in an arson case involving a house fire in Franklin, facing charges of attempted murder and aggravated arson. Authorities seek public assistance.

A fire at an Algiers apartment complex led to the rescue of one adult and two cats. The NOFD contained it, with one injury reported and 14 people displaced. The cause is under investigation.

A one-vehicle crash in Natchitoches Parish on New Year's Day resulted in the death of 42-year-old Chad White, who was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from his Kia.

The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office offers a free ride home program for residents during the holiday season to ensure public safety against drinking and driving.

St. Tammany Fire warns about safe disposal of fireworks after a fire in Slidell was caused by remnants in a trashcan. They advise soaking used fireworks in water before disposal.