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.

The NWS New Orleans forecasts a week of afternoon showers and thunderstorms with high temperatures and humidity in New Orleans, potentially disrupting outdoor plans.

Guatemalan citizen Ruben Urizar-Beteta pleaded guilty to re-entering the U.S. illegally after deportation and received 30 months probation and a fine.

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.

The Governmental Affairs Committee has advanced appointments to various roles and proposed a rule change restricting who can drive Council vehicles to Council approval.

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.

Mexican national Luis A. Gama was sentenced to 12 months in prison with supervised release for illegally re-entering the U.S. after a previous removal.

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.

Honduran national Carlos Masariego Rosales was sentenced for illegal re-entry into the U.S. after deportation, receiving time served and supervised release.

A Slidell man was arrested by NOPD for a fatal hit-and-run on I-10. The suspect, Dyllan Parr, turned himself in and is charged with hit and run causing death.