Deputies in St. Charles Parish fatally shot a man, causing unrest in the quiet community. The victim, with mental illness, was allegedly shot multiple times by a deputy. Details remain limited, and the area experienced temporary road closures.

Baton Rouge authorities captured 17-year-old escapee Carlos Taylor, with the combined efforts of the U.S. Marshals and NOPD. No details on his escape have been provided.

New Orleans police are searching for Eric Naquin, wanted for multiple package thefts, and have issued a public call for information to help locate him.

New Orleans introduces a rideshare pilot program to alleviate traffic on Frenchmen Street with Uber and Lyft designated pickup/dropoff zones, operating Thursday to Saturday nights.

A New Orleans man, Travis Jordan, pleaded guilty to illegal firearm possession, with a potential penalty of up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods to combat violent crime.

NOPD Officer Darien Crochet was arrested for second-degree battery after reportedly punching a woman at a bar. He's on administrative duties pending investigations.

NOPD continues the search for escaped 17-year-old Carlos Taylor, who fled during a detention hearing, leading to criticism over delayed public notification.

NOPD investigates a fatal shooting on Leonidas Street that resulted in the death of a man. The incident is being examined by detectives and community tips are sought.

Over 5,000 New Orleans residents lost power, with outages in areas like Central City. Entergy restored most by 7:56 p.m. Causes are under investigation; coinciding with City Council meeting on Entergy's disaster response improvements.

A Louisiana man has been indicted for identity theft related to a fraudulent $25,000 loan, with potential penalties including prison, fines, and supervised release.

New Orleans forecasts predict several days of pleasant weather with clear skies, sun, and mild winds, reaching highs in the mid-80s and lows in the 70s.

NOPD seeks suspects in a package theft from an apartment mail room on Chef Menteur Highway and urges public assistance, offering contact information for tips.

A New Orleans surgical center won $421 million in a jury verdict against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana for underpayment of breast reconstruction surgeries.