A Sterlington man died in a head-on collision on Dowd Road; toxicology samples taken as part of the investigation. Louisiana State Police emphasize seatbelt use.

A Covington woman was charged with vehicular homicide after a crash killing an 8-year-old girl, with toxicology indicating she had impairing drugs in her system.

Authorities found an unidentified man's body in a canal in St. James Parish, Convent, and are investigating the incident, urging public assistance for information.

A double shooting in New Orleans East resulted in the deaths of a 25-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman; police are investigating without a clear motive or suspect.

The Louisiana State Police launched CREST to aid in child abduction cases, successfully rescuing 2-year-old Christopher Cooper with interagency collaboration.

Two ex-Alexandria officers were arrested for malfeasance and one for simple battery after a Louisiana State Police investigation into use-of-force incidents.

A car crash in Plaquemines Parish killed passenger Ryan Riley and critically injured the driver. Seatbelt use was highlighted as a key safety measure by police.

NOPD investigates a homicide where a man was found shot in a car after a collision in the Seventh District. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the case remains open.

New Orleans police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect who tried to cash a $21,000 fraudulent check with fake IDs before fleeing a Tchoupitoulas Street bank on Oct. 1. Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives or Crimestoppers.

A Leesville man was cited for hunting deer illegally; he admitted to using a .22 caliber rifle outside of legal hours. The seized deer was donated and he might face fines and jail.

Dennis J. Laborde was arrested in Louisiana on charges including illegal hunting, firearm possession by a felon, and using a suppressor, facing fines and possible jail time.

Eddie Teal, 44, died after being hit by a tractor-trailer and another vehicle in St. Bernard Parish while crossing a road early on September 30, 2025.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry updated the public on Smitty's Supply cleanup, with 4 million gallons of contaminants removed. The EPA aids the operation, amid resident concerns about water and air quality.