A 14-year-old was found dead in a Crown Point home's hot tub Wednesday; authorities say the cause is unclear and the investigation is ongoing.

A South Side pastor faces charges after prosecutors say he sexually abused two underage family members. One alleged incident reportedly happened at his church.

Slidell police served a high-risk warrant at a Motel 6 after a person tied to a New Orleans carjacking was reported to be hiding there. Sources say the suspect may have left before officers arrived.