Austin B. Gentry, 26, was killed after being struck while crossing I-55 near LA 442 late March 28, troopers say. Investigators say he exited a vehicle after an initial crash before the fatal collision.

A Metairie woman was arrested after investigators say she stole more than $87,000 in tuition payments from Crescent City Christian School. At least 19 families were affected.

Warren Murphy, known as DJ Hardhead, was rebooked March 30 on allegations he defrauded the Sewerage & Water Board’s workers’ comp program of more than $37,000.

An unidentified man was found shot and killed Monday on the 8600 block of Chase Street in Little Woods. Homicide detectives are investigating the scene.

A man was found shot Monday morning on the 6400 block of Brunswick Court in Algiers; police say he was taken to a hospital and detectives are investigating.

Two Romanian nationals were arrested after authorities say skimmer devices were placed at multiple Jefferson Parish stores; investigators recovered devices and hundreds of payment cards.

A Marrero driver was sentenced to 2½ years after pleading guilty to negligent homicide in the Oct. 31 death of cyclist Lan Si Ho. A restitution hearing is set for May 21.

A New Orleans man was injured at a Plum Orchard bus stop during an armed robbery. Police say both suspects fled and investigators are seeking tips.

A driver died after an SUV left the road, struck a tree stump and caught fire on Oaklawn Drive near Pine Crest Drive Saturday night. Deputies say the crash is under investigation.

Crews quickly knocked down multiple vehicle fires at a Manheim auction near Brownsvillage Road in Slidell; no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

A Marrero man was indicted on second‑degree murder in the Thanksgiving killing of his deputy brother; the court raised his bail after the grand jury action.

An inmate at the Jefferson Parish jail died after a struggle with deputies; the sheriff's office and the district attorney have opened reviews while the coroner orders an autopsy.

Officials say murders are down roughly 29% YTD as 27 recruits joined the NOPD; leaders credit targeted enforcement, technology pilots and community programs.