NOPD seeks public help to locate Michael Walter, a person of interest in an auto theft case, emphasizing he is not accused of the theft but may have valuable information.

Loreall Gorden of New Orleans pled guilty to distributing narcotics like fentanyl and heroin; she faces 20 years per count and fines at her sentencing in September.

The Danziger Bridge in New Orleans will be closed from the morning of June 14 to the evening of June 15 for maintenance, with I-10 as the suggested detour.

The National Weather Service forecasts a 70% chance of rain and thunderstorms in New Orleans with a high near 90 degrees and calmer winds shifting southwest.

A felon, Derrick Hines, pleaded guilty to illegal firearm possession in New Orleans and awaits sentencing, related to Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative.

Shawna Martin pled guilty to distributing and possessing fentanyl, facing up to 40 years in prison and $5 million in fines.

Northbound traffic on LA 1 will be rerouted to a new exit ramp leading to I-10 East starting Thursday night. The old LA 1 bridge is closing permanently.

NOPD seeks Donovan Jovan Pierre for allegedly threatening four people with a gun amid a dispute. He fled in a 2015 Lincoln MKZ with a distinctive plate.

Frenchmen Street in New Orleans will be closed between the 400 and 600 blocks for construction from June 19 to July 3, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, allowing pedestrian access but affecting vehicular traffic.

Louisiana introduces a five-fish per-person limit for recreational Wahoo fishing starting June 20, following large hauls in nearby waters and aiming to prevent federal intervention.

New Orleans Police are searching for a theft suspect with distinctive tattoos who made fraudulent purchases after pickpocketing near Conti and Dauphine Streets.

The Sea Tow Foundation has established free life jacket loaner stations in Louisiana to help boaters comply with safety regulations and reduce fatalities.

New Orleans reports increased West Nile virus activity; mosquito control efforts, including aerial and ground spraying, are underway in affected areas. No human cases reported yet; precautions advised.