New Orleans Sheriff Susan Hutson indicted in 2025 jailbreak of 10 inmates
A grand jury indicted Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson over a 2025 jailbreak involving 10 inmates.
A grand jury indicted Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson over a 2025 jailbreak involving 10 inmates.
4 men arrested after podcast helps solve decades-old murder of teen girl
Roxanne Sharp was 16 when she was raped and murdered in the woods in Louisiana. Forty-four years after her death, four men were arrested this week, thanks to a podcast.
Roxanne Sharp was 16 when she was raped and murdered in the woods in Louisiana. Forty-four years after her death, four men were arrested this week, thanks to a podcast.
Mall of Louisiana shooting: 1 arrested, 1 wanted after teen caught in crossfire dies
A 17-year-old is being held for murder after a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge left a high school senior dead and several other bystanders injured in the crossfire.
A 17-year-old is being held for murder after a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge left a high school senior dead and several other bystanders injured in the crossfire.
Roadkill found in freezer at Chinese restaurant, police say
Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.
Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.
Fugitive accused of plotting mass shooting at New Orleans festival arrested in Florida
A North Carolina man who reportedly threatened a mass shooting in New Orleans has been arrested in Florida.
A North Carolina man who reportedly threatened a mass shooting in New Orleans has been arrested in Florida.
Gun used in Shreveport shooting was stolen from truck, court documents say
A Louisiana man has been charged with supplying the gun that was used in the Shreveport shooting that killed eight children over the weekend, which court documents show had been stolen from a truck.
A Louisiana man has been charged with supplying the gun that was used in the Shreveport shooting that killed eight children over the weekend, which court documents show had been stolen from a truck.
Shreveport, Louisiana survivors escaped via the roof and called 911: police
Some of those who survived a mass domestic violence incident in Shreveport, Louisiana, escaped via the roof and called 911, police said.
Some of those who survived a mass domestic violence incident in Shreveport, Louisiana, escaped via the roof and called 911, police said.
Louisiana police give update after 8 children killed
In a devastating act of domestic violence that unfolded across two homes in a Shreveport neighborhood, a Louisiana gunman killed eight children, seven of whom were his own, according to local officials. The Associated Press reports that the attack is one of the nation's deadliest mass shootings in more than two years, and the community has reacted with shock and grief. Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon provided an update earlier in the day with more information on what has been described as a mass domestic shooting.
In a devastating act of domestic violence that unfolded across two homes in a Shreveport neighborhood, a Louisiana gunman killed eight children, seven of whom were his own, according to local officials. The Associated Press reports that the attack is one of the nation's deadliest mass shootings in more than two years, and the community has reacted with shock and grief. Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon provided an update earlier in the day with more information on what has been described as a mass domestic shooting.
Shreveport, Louisiana shooting: 8 children killed in ‘domestic disturbance’
Eight children, ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old, were killed overnight in a mass domestic shooting spree in Louisiana, police said Sunday.
Eight children, ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old, were killed overnight in a mass domestic shooting spree in Louisiana, police said Sunday.
Community reacts after 8 children killed in Louisiana
We are now watching community leaders react after a mass shooting in Louisiana left eight children dead. Police in Shreveport made the announcement Sunday morning. Police said they were first called to a home just after 6 a.m. and found a shooting scene that spanned two residences on that street, and said that a third home on another street was also part of the scene. According to officials in Louisiana, the suspect stole a car while leaving the area of the shootings and was then followed by police.
We are now watching community leaders react after a mass shooting in Louisiana left eight children dead. Police in Shreveport made the announcement Sunday morning. Police said they were first called to a home just after 6 a.m. and found a shooting scene that spanned two residences on that street, and said that a third home on another street was also part of the scene. According to officials in Louisiana, the suspect stole a car while leaving the area of the shootings and was then followed by police.
Louisiana Republicans push to eliminate an elected office won by exonerated man
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after serving nearly 30 years in prison and was elected as the New Orleans new clerk of criminal court, but now Republican legislators are racing to eliminate the position.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after serving nearly 30 years in prison and was elected as the New Orleans new clerk of criminal court, but now Republican legislators are racing to eliminate the position.
Vehicle crashes into Louisiana Lao New Year parade crowd, injuring about 15
Around 15 people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle crashed into a crowd at a Lao New Year parade in rural Louisiana on Saturday.
Around 15 people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle crashed into a crowd at a Lao New Year parade in rural Louisiana on Saturday.
Rapper Mystikal faces 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape
Rapper Mystikal faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape. He's already a lifetime registered sex offender.
Rapper Mystikal faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape. He's already a lifetime registered sex offender.
Texas women used crow drones to fly drugs into Louisiana prison, authorities say
Two Texas women were arrested for allegedly using a drone and hollowed-out plastic bird decoys to smuggle drugs and cellphones into a federal prison.
Two Texas women were arrested for allegedly using a drone and hollowed-out plastic bird decoys to smuggle drugs and cellphones into a federal prison.
FedEx driver arrested after $62K in stolen packages found in storage unit
A FedEx delivery driver has been arrested after authorities say they discovered approximately $62,000 worth of stolen merchandise inside a storage unit.
A FedEx delivery driver has been arrested after authorities say they discovered approximately $62,000 worth of stolen merchandise inside a storage unit.
Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged altercation at Mardi Gras: Reports
Shia LaBeouf was arrested after an alleged altercation during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans.
Shia LaBeouf was arrested after an alleged altercation during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans.
Shooting at Louisiana Mardi Gras parade leaves multiple people injured: reports
Multiple people were reportedly injured in a shooting during a Mardi Gras parade in Clinton, Louisiana, and authorities are investigating the incident.
Multiple people were reportedly injured in a shooting during a Mardi Gras parade in Clinton, Louisiana, and authorities are investigating the incident.
New Orleans tourists shot when man fleeing gunfire ducks into famed restaurant
A 19-year-old man was killed after running into Dooky Chase's Restaurant to escape gunfire Friday night, police said.
A 19-year-old man was killed after running into Dooky Chase's Restaurant to escape gunfire Friday night, police said.
Woman faces multiple charges after 'mermaid' skinny-dipping incident turns violent
A Louisiana woman allegedly attacked a sheriff’s deputy after skinny-dipping in a neighbor’s pond and claiming she was “trying to be a mermaid," authorities said.
A Louisiana woman allegedly attacked a sheriff’s deputy after skinny-dipping in a neighbor’s pond and claiming she was “trying to be a mermaid," authorities said.
Child jumps out, escapes unharmed after suspect steals SUV in Louisiana
Police in Louisiana say a 10-year-old boy escaped unharmed after leaping from a moving vehicle that had been stolen with him still inside.
Police in Louisiana say a 10-year-old boy escaped unharmed after leaping from a moving vehicle that had been stolen with him still inside.