Retired police officer dies by suicide near NOPD headquarters
A retired police officer died by suicide in the building that houses the New Orleans Police Department headquarters on Thursday, Sept. 18, according to the NOPD.
New Orleans Inmate Sentenced To Life After Throwing Feces At Corrections Officers
A New Orleans inmate has been sentenced to life in prison after he attacked corrections officers by throwing feces during a security round inside the B.B. “Sixty” Rayburn Correctional Facility. The Incident According to WDSU, 37-year-old Tomarcus Porter was already serving 20 years for multiple convictions when the...
Mayor Cantrell, Jeffrey Vappie get new trial date
Anyone who may be able to identify this subject is encouraged to call the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office TIPS line at 985-359-TIPS, the Criminal Investigations Division at 985-359-8722, or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111. Citizens can also submit tips on the Sheriff’s Office website at...
Four arrests follow drug bust in St. John the Baptist Parish
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Four people were arrested as a result of a drug investigation in St. John the Baptist Parish Wednesday, Sept. 17. According to the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office, the narcotics...
Boil water advisory issued for St. Bernard Middle School, surrounding area
NEW ORLEANS — Parish officials have issued a precautionary boil water advisory for St. Bernard Middle School and the surrounding area due to emergency repair work. Torres Drive (from E. Judge Perez Drive to Pals Drive) Farmsite Road (from Woodchase Court to Torres Drive) Woodchase Court (entire street) St....
Red Lantern owner dies after motorcycle accident
NEW ORLEANS — Family and friends are remembering Michael Marryshow, longtime owner of the Red Lantern on Royal Street, after he died earlier this week in a motorcycle accident. Marryshow’s son, Noah, said his father’s smile was known throughout the French Quarter. “If you’ve been in the...
New Orleans reality show in hot seat at City Hall meeting
NEW ORLEANS — A reality show filmed in New Orleans is getting pushback from city leaders after a nonprofit accused it of using private crime camera footage without permission. The show, “Homicide Squad: New Orleans,” is filmed by 44 Blue Productions and features NOPD homicide detectives at work. The...
Jefferson Parish firefighters evacuate Marrero neighborhood due to gas leak
MARRERO, La. (WVUE) - A gas leak that forced the evacuation of multiple homes in Marrero Friday afternoon (Sept.19) has been repaired, according to Jefferson Parish officials. The incident began around 3 p.m. in the 600 block of Avenue F, when a vehicle struck and ruptured a gas line. Firefighters quickly evacuated...
Between big-time deals for his business and Jeff Landry, Shane Guidry lands big fishing...
Shane Guidry wields enormous power for a private citizen as Gov. Jeff Landry’s behind-the-scenes power broker on matters large and small in metro New Orleans. He’s played a key role in negotiating a new lease for the Saints to play at the Caesars Superdome for at least the next 10 years, a deal that is expected to be...
NOPD investigating shooting in French Quarter near Governor Nicholls and Decatur
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Friday evening in the French Quarter, leaving one man with a graze wound. According to NOPD, the incident was reported around 4:59 p.m. in the 1200 block of Decatur Street, near the intersection of Governor Nicholls...
