A high‑speed pursuit ended under the I‑610 overpass in New Orleans; despite medical efforts a newborn did not survive and the driver was booked on multiple charges.

An early‑morning bomb threat forced St. Mary’s Dominican to clear its campus Friday; police searched the grounds and gave the all‑clear within an hour.

State troopers are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Gonzales after one person was hospitalized with minor injuries late Thursday.

A two‑alarm fire early Friday destroyed a vacant Lakeview home at 301 30th St and damaged the house next door; no injuries were reported. Photos from NOFD show crews on scene.

A judge cut Joshua “Josh” Kagler’s bond to $1.625M and ordered GPS‑monitored house arrest as he faces trafficking and other sexual charges; a June 1 trial is set.

Tim Jackson, accused leader of the Byrd Gang, was sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty to racketeering, drug and firearms charges tied to multiple New Orleans murders and shootings.

Kenner police say 35-year-old Michael Lathers was arrested in Houston and extradited to face an attempted second‑degree murder charge tied to a Dec. 17 stabbing on Morey Street.

A 42-year-old Marrero father died after being struck on Jean Lafitte Boulevard late Sunday. Deputies say the driver remained at the scene and testing is pending.

New Orleans police warn residents after callers posing as officers leave fake-warrant voicemails and demand payment. Officials say these messages are fraudulent and should be reported.

A 23‑year‑old tied to a St. Rose home invasion was found dead on nearby railroad tracks; two residents inside escaped unharmed.

A suspect wanted in property crimes led NOPD officers on two French Quarter chases within about 20 minutes; one officer was hurt and charges remain unclear.

A Raceland man was arrested after deputies say he fired two shots during an argument on Morristown Road; the other man was not hit and bail was set at $300,000.

NOPD released photos seeking Arthur C. Cook, wanted in a Jan. 16 robbery and a Feb. 12 carjacking. Detectives ask anyone with information to contact First District detectives or Crimestoppers.