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New Orleans murder suspect captured in California more than 3 years later
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Marshals Service says a man wanted in a 2022 New Orleans homicide has been arrested in California after investigators tracked him across multiple states for more than three years. According to the agency, members of the U.S. Marshals Service Eastern District of Louisiana New...
1987 East Texas Murder Solved by DNA Testing
Nearly 40 years after Rickey Herriage’s 1987 murder, DNA testing identifies a Henderson County man as the suspect in this long-unsolved East Texas cold case.
Child jumps out, escapes unharmed after suspect steals SUV in Louisiana
KENNER, La. - Police in Louisiana said a 10-year-old was able to escape unharmed after jumping out of a vehicle that was stolen. The Kenner Police Department said the series of incidents unfolded earlier this week. Officers said the suspect, Mackenzie Switzer, went to a local business in a stolen...
New Orleans deserves law enforcement that is ‘fair, focused, and lawful’
— “New Orleans is a city with a soul. Our culture, our neighborhoods, our traditions, and our deep sense of community shape how we live and how we keep each other safe. Any law enforcement activity in our city, including federal operations, must honor that reality. It must reflect an understanding of our local laws,...
Orleans DA Williams increasing felony convictions, but still lags behind predecessor, MCC finds
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Felony conviction rates have begun to improve under Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams, but still lag behind those of his predecessor Leon Cannizzaro, the independent watchdog Metropolitan Crime Commission reported Wednesday (Dec. 10). The MCC’s new report examined felony arrest...
OIG investigation finds no basis for Cantrell’s claims of cheating in NOPD promotions process
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans’ Inspector General said no basis was found for Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s 2024 allegations of cheating and bias in the promotions process of the New Orleans Police Department. “As the City of New Orleans contends with significant budget constraints, it is critical that...
‘It’s crazy, it’s unreal’: Mother of Southern University student speaks out
A Baton Rouge mother is pleading for answers after her son was shot and killed on Dec. 3.
Hispanic teen girl missing in New Orleans, last seen Dec. 4, NOPD says
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans police need help locating a missing teenager. 18-year-old Edna Maldonazo was last seen at her home in the 7500 block of Mackenzie Street on Dec. 4, 2025, and has not been heard from since. Maldonazo is described as a 5 feet 6 inches Hispanic...
The cast of ‘The Originals’ is returning to New Orleans. But to meet them,...
Fans of the CW series “The Vampire Diaries” have a chance to immerse themselves in the world of the New Orleans-set spinoff show “The Originals” next year, and tickets to the most exclusive local events are selling for more than $1,800. For two nights, The Original...
