Kenner Police arrested a teen, Calvin Andrews, for attempted burglary and resisting arrest after a brief chase, following a 9-1-1 call about suspicious activities.

A report details a pedestrian, Brian L. Hardwick, being fatally struck by a car in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, prompting police reminders on pedestrian safety.

NOPD seeks public help to identify a man wanted for a midday theft on December 9, 2025, at a Canal Street business, sharing a suspect description online.

New Orleans area fire departments share holiday and winter fire safety tips, including tree maintenance, proper lighting use, heating practices, and the importance of smoke alarms.

Former UNO student Joseph Russo was arrested for threatening to burn down the campus, leading to evacuations and lockdowns. Charged with terrorizing and disrupting school operations, no injuries occurred.

Sheriff Joe Lopinto of Jefferson Parish introduced a new Drone First Responders program aiding in over 60 arrests and improving officer safety with 23 drones.

A dense fog advisory was issued for New Orleans, creating hazardous visibility conditions which may improve after 9 AM. Rain and thunderstorms are also expected.

A Jefferson Parish man admitted to drug trafficking and firearms offenses, with potential penalties including imprisonment and fines. He led officers on a chase, was caught, and faces sentencing in 2026.

Elijah Martin was sentenced to 57 months for firearm possession as a felon, following two separate incidents leading to his arrest by local law enforcement.

A Lagos man, Daniel Chima Inweregbu, received a 33-month prison sentence in the U.S. for participating in a romance scam targeting multiple Americans. He was also ordered to pay $166,400 in restitution and serve three years of supervised release.

Kawaiishh Brown pled guilty to distributing fentanyl and cocaine, facing up to 20 years in prison and $1M fine. Her home had drugs and firearms; her son's also had meth. Sentencing is pending.

Georgia man Chase Duncan Campbell sentenced to six months in prison and supervised release for wire fraud conspiracy targeting a political candidate and others in fake services and real estate deals. Must repay $446,302.23 to victims.

Aaron Terod Johnson, 37, was found guilty of sex trafficking a minor and coercing another into prostitution. He now faces a prison sentence ranging from 10 years to life, with sentencing scheduled for March 18, 2025.