A man from St. Bernard Parish has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges, facing significant penalties including a mandatory minimum sentence and substantial fines.

New Orleans City Councilmember Oliver Thomas Jr. issued a statement expressing sorrow over the death of 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez and pledged support to his family and improvements to community notification systems.

Louisiana State Police arrested Anthony Rios-Flores after a chase and shooting in Orleans Parish; he was later booked on multiple charges including Aggravated Flight from an Officer. No injuries were reported.

A 22-year-old New Orleans man pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and firearm offenses, facing potential severe penalties, including life imprisonment.

A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty to unlawful reentry in the US and faces potential imprisonment and fines, with sentencing set for November 2025, as part of "Operation Take Back America."

Elijah Martin from Orleans Parish pled guilty to federal firearm offenses as a felon in possession of firearms, with potential penalties including up to 15 years in prison.

A New Orleans man pleaded guilty to fentanyl and meth distribution, with a potential 10 years to life sentence for meth charges and 20 years for fentanyl distribution.

New Orleans Police are searching for Rodrick Brandin Green, accused of altering a stolen check from $300 to $3000 and depositing it into his own account.

NOPD is investigating an early morning fatal shooting in the Seventh Ward, where a man with gunshot wounds was pronounced dead on Elysian Fields Avenue. Further details on the suspect are limited.

Joey Washington died in a crash in Webster Parish when his Ford F-150 hit a tree and caught fire. The cause is under investigation, including potential impairment.

A deputy from the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office was involved in a shooting on I-49 near Louisiana Highway 509; one person was killed. State Police are investigating the incident.

The NOPD is investigating a shooting in the Eighth District where an adult male was killed. The incident occurred on August 24, 2025, at Royal and Iberville streets.

Jose Javier Suazo was arrested by NOPD for a fatal hit-and-run involving a female cyclist in June, with charges including hit-and-run driving and obstruction of justice.