A Chalmette gastroenterologist has an arrest warrant after patients reported inappropriate touching during procedures earlier this month.

New Orleans police are investigating a shooting in the Seventh Ward near A.P. Tureaud and North Tonti; one man arrived at a hospital by private conveyance and detectives are asking for tips.

Troopers say a high‑speed I‑10 chase ended June 22 when a stolen Ram TRX became disabled on LA 383 and a wanted fugitive was arrested. No injuries were reported.

Three LaPlace juveniles were detained after deputies say they hit six vehicles early Saturday. Officials say stolen items were recovered and two suspects confessed.

Two defendants in the 2024 French Quarter shooting pleaded guilty after jury selection; sentencing is set for June 25. The remaining defendant still faces trial.

French Toast, the Decatur Street brunch spot, was burglarized overnight. Owners say stolen equipment and card use at nearby shops compound summer losses tied to Decatur construction.

Police say a man was stabbed in the face Sunday in St. Roch. The victim suffered facial lacerations and detectives are asking anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers.

Two members of a Kentwood pastor’s family were killed and three others injured when their pickup left the road and struck a tree on LA-9. The church and town have launched support efforts for survivors.

A driver was found shot after a Louisiana State Police chase ended in the 7th Ward. Troop NOLA says troopers did not fire and the state police investigation is active.

A 70-year-old Port Barre man was arrested after allegedly threatening Sheriff Bobby Guidroz and driving to the St. Landry Public Safety Complex armed with two firearms.

A fire at Legacy Nursing in Winnsboro was contained to one room Friday; one resident was hospitalized and all evacuated residents were accounted for. Officials praised a multi‑agency response.

A 59-year-old man from Rayne died after his pickup left LA 13 north of Kaplan and struck a culvert. Troopers say he was unrestrained and ejected; the crash remains under investigation.

Opelousas police arrested Christian Baez in a multi‑agency probe tied to a domestic incident and an Iberia Parish shooting. Officials say firearms and illegal drugs were seized.