Tyrell Morris, ex-Orleans Parish 911 Director, is on trial for charges including malfeasance and insurance fraud related to falsifying records of an accident.

Desmond Johnson of Houma plead guilty to planning to distribute a large quantity of fentanyl and faces up to 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine.

A car crash in Ponchatoula involving three vehicles injured eight people, including three children. Authorities are investigating, with blood tests on drivers for intoxicants, and encourage witnesses to offer information.

A New Orleans man pleaded guilty to mail destruction after being caught tampering with packages at a distribution center. He faces up to five years in prison and fines.

Firefighters handled a three-alarm fire at New Orleans's Royal Sonesta Hotel, evacuating guests without injuries and controlling the blaze within roughly 40 minutes.

NOFD Engine 24 returns to its original station after renovations, with structural and system upgrades, ensuring improved emergency response for Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods.

NOPD arrested Darryl Loving for a homicide after finding a man dead from a cut wound. Loving, also injured, was charged with second-degree murder following an investigation.

The New Orleans Fire Department tackled a three-alarm fire at the Royal Sonesta Hotel; there were no injuries, and rapid firefighter response was commended.

Louisiana officials are investigating a severe boating accident in West Baton Rouge Parish that resulted in two individuals being injured, one of whom was airlifted to the hospital.

A Madisonville woman died in a crash with a tow truck on LA 444, Livingston Parish, after her car crossed the centerline. Impairment was not suspected; an investigation is ongoing.

New Orleans Police seek public help in identifying a serial arson and theft suspect linked to a September 16 incident and other crimes since June 2025.

Patrick McManus has been arrested again for child exploitation charges, including attempted solicitation of a minor and indecent behavior with juveniles.

Otravious Romel Harris, a repeat offender, was sentenced to five years of probation for a federal firearms offense, despite federal guidelines suggesting 70-87 months in prison.