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A Missouri man was sentenced to 10 years for a $174 million Medicare fraud involving unnecessary genetic tests. He must also pay $55 million in restitution.
Bryan Turner pleads guilty to drug and firearm charges in New Orleans, faces severe prison sentences and fines, with prosecution led by AUSA David Berman.
New Orleans Police seek public help to find Yashica Thompson, who may have information on a homicide on South Claiborne Avenue. Thompson is not a suspect.
NOPD seeks public help regarding the homicide of Eric Brown on Hollygrove Street, stressing the importance of community assistance in solving the case.
A Honduran man is indicted for assaulting a federal officer by hitting a law enforcement vehicle with his truck. He faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty.
Honduran man, Miguel Angel Lopez-Mejia, faces indictment for illegal reentry into the US after a prior deportation; potential penalties include prison, supervised release, and fines.
An individual was arrested in St. James Parish, Louisiana, for federal drug charges after drugs were found in a car's modified batteries during a traffic stop.
Honduran national Christian Pena-Ochoa admits to illegal reentry into the U.S. after previous deportation and faces multiple legal charges, including serious violent crimes.
A 74-year-old from Marrero was sentenced to probation and ordered to repay $64,065 for CARES Act fraud. Linda Triggs had obtained a fraudulent loan and will also complete community service.
A bicyclist, Jason Causey, was killed in Livingston Parish after being struck by a truck on LA 1025. Investigations are ongoing and toxicology tests pending. Safety reminders were issued to road users.
NOPD seeks public help in locating David Sean Wright for information on a November burglary on Perdido Street. He is not a suspect but may have vital details.
Jeffrey Boone from New Orleans has been indicted for possessing child pornography, with potential penalties of 10-20 years and a $250,000 fine if convicted.
LDWF is investigating a fatal boating accident on Bundick Lake, where John F. Lowe died during a duck hunting trip after their boat capsized and he entered water without a PFD.
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