NOPD investigates an early morning fatal shooting in the city's Fourth District, calling for community tips and conducting interviews to find the perpetrator.

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office warns of a phone scam where fraudsters impersonate deputies to falsely claim victims have outstanding warrants and demand money.

A shooting in LaPlace resulted in one fatality and two injuries. The incident, deemed isolated with no ongoing threat, is under investigation by local authorities.

New Orleans unveils a new Power Complex to enhance drainage pump reliability through a direct connection to Entergy's power grid, marking progress in modernizing its infrastructure.

Honduran national Bryan Javier Perez-Espinoza sentenced to 21 months for illegal reentry and firearm possession.

A two-alarm fire at 618 Fern Street in New Orleans was controlled by the NOFD with no injuries; cause under investigation, and displaced residents are aided by the Red Cross.

A neighbor fatally shot a man who was stabbing his girlfriend in Mandeville; the woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries. No charges have been filed against the neighbor as the investigation continues.

A Kenner woman received a 46-month sentence for her involvement in a fentanyl distribution scheme and will be under supervised release for four years post-imprisonment.

NOPD investigates a fatal shooting of a woman found on a porch in New Orleans' Holy Cross neighborhood, seeking public help with no suspects or motive yet.

Kenner Police arrested a teen, Calvin Andrews, for attempted burglary and resisting arrest after a brief chase, following a 9-1-1 call about suspicious activities.

A report details a pedestrian, Brian L. Hardwick, being fatally struck by a car in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, prompting police reminders on pedestrian safety.

NOPD seeks public help to identify a man wanted for a midday theft on December 9, 2025, at a Canal Street business, sharing a suspect description online.

Former UNO student Joseph Russo was arrested for threatening to burn down the campus, leading to evacuations and lockdowns. Charged with terrorizing and disrupting school operations, no injuries occurred.