A man died in an accidental house fire on D’Aquin Street in Jefferson early Saturday, with investigations ongoing.

NOPD responded to a fatal shooting on Franklin Avenue in New Orleans, finding an adult male victim deceased from a gunshot wound around 4:22 a.m. The investigation is ongoing with no suspects or motive identified yet.

Louisiana State Police report a fatal crash in St. Landry Parish, where Marcus Landry died after his vehicle hit another truck. The crash is under investigation.

A fatal crash in St. Helena Parish claimed the life of Christopher T. Self after his Impala overturned; he was not wearing a seatbelt. Police emphasize the need for seatbelt use and sober driving.

NOPD investigates a traffic fatality in the Fourth District where a man was hit by a vehicle at General De Gaulle Drive and Westbend Parkway; the driver is cooperating with the probe.

A Kenner woman pleaded guilty to FEMA fraud after filing a false Hurricane Ida claim. She faces up to five years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a restitution payment.

Metairie man Kevin Lillis, 51, is sentenced to 175 months in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material; he'll also face a restitution hearing and must register as a sex offender.

A Port Allen man died in a vehicle crash on LA 986, involving his Nissan Sentra and a Ford truck. The initial investigation is ongoing, with seat belt use and road safety highlighted by Louisiana State Police.

A LaPlace man, Ernest X. Taylor Jr., has been charged with bank fraud for applying for over $400,000 in loans under false pretenses between 2019 and 2022.

Xavier Johnson pleads guilty to a carjacking and firearm charge in New Orleans, with potential 35-year prison sentence and fines. Sentencing set for October 14, 2025.

New Orleans Police seek public assistance to identify a white male suspect involved in multiple thefts on North Hennessy Street, including a bin and a Kymco Spade 150 motorcycle.

Honduran national Darwin Gonzalez-Munoz sentenced to 24 months for illegal re-entry into the U.S. under "Operation Take Back America."

Georgia man receives 5-year probation with 2-year house confinement for money laundering involving romance and inheritance scam. He must also pay restitution and a special fee.