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A large law enforcement presence remains at the complex as detectives work to determine what led to the shooting.
NOPD arrested Victor Fernandez in the fatal shooting of a Mid-City woman after finding him driving her stolen car.
Leon Ruffin Jr. is already serving a life sentence for a deadly July 2023 shooting in Avondale.
26-year-old Sahaan Gilmore was arrested Monday after allegedly kidnapping his girlfriend's 1-year-old, then pointing a gun at her head during a police standoff.
Kevin Collins was sworn in as Covington's new police chief, succeeding Michael Ferrell
Two people are arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of pounds of AT&T copper wire, causing over $300,000 in damages, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested five people in three copper theft cases
New Orleans has recorded six homicides in the past two weeks, despite a 22% year-to-date decline.
The crash happened before 6:30 p.m. when police said the car left the roadway and landed onto the train tracks.
A 21-year-old passenger remains in the hospital with critical injuries.
Moreno said one of her top priorities taking office was enhancing basic city services, crime reduction, and improving the city's finances.