Two people were arrested after an armed robbery at a Violet home; no injuries were reported. The sheriff's office posted photos and is asking for tips.

An 18-wheeler caught fire on I-10 westbound near Slidell Tuesday morning, forcing a temporary shutdown; crews extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported.

A man died in an RV fire in Louisiana; authorities are investigating and highlighting risks of lithium-ion batteries and the need for working smoke alarms.

New Orleans firefighters quickly tackled a two-story house fire at 2251 Baronne Street; two residents evacuated safely, no injuries occurred, and the cause is under investigation.

A Metairie woman pleaded guilty after investigators traced a livestream showing a 4‑year‑old being abused. She faces decades in prison and lifetime sex‑offender registration.

Six teenagers were arrested in LaPlace after deputies recovered four guns and surveillance reportedly showed muzzle flashes on Bert Street.

West Feliciana deputies are investigating whether officers used force in the Jan. 24 death of a 37-year-old Angola inmate; an autopsy is pending.

A Deltona owner says her Yorkie fled and was killed after teens allegedly kicked in her door during a TikTok 'door kick' stunt. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office says it's pursuing charges.

A Metairie man, Scott Sanders, died after his vehicle hit a billboard pillar in St. Bernard Parish; seatbelt use and crash cause are under investigation.

New Orleans man indicted for intent to distribute over 5 kilograms of cocaine, facing a mandatory minimum of 10 years to life imprisonment if convicted.

A video of a student with a gun at Covington High led to a lock down and investigation, revealing the gun was a bb gun and the video old. One arrest was made, and normal activities resumed.

A federal inmate who was mistakenly released from Orleans Parish custody in December was re-arrested Friday by U.S. Marshals, reigniting scrutiny of the jail’s operations. The capture spotlights long-running infrastructure and staffing questions at the Orleans Justice Center.

Investigators say they are now probing multiple people in the Dooky Chase shooting that killed a 19‑year‑old and wounded three tourists last Friday. Police are collecting video and offering a reward for tips.