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  • Man allegedly shot teenage girls, dumped them at New Orleans intersection

    June 10, 2022 3:11 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - A man accused of shooting two girls and then leaving them at an intersection in New Orleans was captured in another parish. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said Jordan Mitchell, 19, was taken into custody Thursday night in Slidell as a fugitive. He faces two... more »
  • Murder suspect, 22, shot to death by police trying to make arrest in New Orleans

    February 10, 2022 8:44 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - A 22-year-old murder suspect was shot to death during an arrest attempt Thursday morning when he met officers with a long rifle. The New Orleans Police Department told WWL-TV that the shooting happened around 9:30 a.m. Thursday on South Robertson Street near Louisiana Avenue. NOPD... more »
  • Police search for two children not returned home by relative

    January 16, 2022 5:20 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Police are searching for two children after a relative refused to return them to their custodial parent. The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating two-year-old Danielle Jones and her one-year-old brother Tyrone Jones. The children were reported missing by the... more »
  • One dead, one hurt in double shooting on I-10 Saturday morning

    January 15, 2022 4:14 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - A man died and a woman was hurt after being shot while driving along an interstate through the Seventh Ward early Saturday morning. The New Orleans Police Department reports the shooting happened in the eastbound lanes of I-10 at the Esplanade exit around 3 a.m. ... more »
  • Police searching for vehicle tied to 7-year-old's killing in New Orleans

    December 28, 2021 12:43 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans Police are searching for a truck that was apparently used in the killing of a 7-year-old girl the day after Christmas. The 7-year-old child, identified as Dillan Burton, was shot and killed while riding in a car with her mother and sibling Sunday night... more »
  • FBI investigating child rape allegations that went ignored for a decade Play Video

    November 24, 2021 5:32 PM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - A years-old child rape case is under investigation by the FBI and a task force with the New Orleans Police Department, according to an email obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit. John Mack is accused of raping a child and is being held without bond in... more »
  • Missing woman not seen since evacuating New Orleans following Hurricane Ida

    September 16, 2021 1:01 PM

    The New Orleans Police Department is looking for a 84-year woman not seen since evacuating following Hurricane Ida. Police say Maureen Olive Brown was last seen on September 4, 2021 boarding a RTA bus to evacuate. She did exit the bus at the Ernest Morial Convention Center, but the person... more »
  • 5 people injured in early Saturday morning shooting on Bourbon Street

    April 24, 2021 11:52 AM

    NEW ORLEANS - NOPD are investigating an overnight Saturday shooting on Bourbon street that left five people wounded. Police arrived on scene of the shooting shortly before 2 am to find the five victims. Four of victims were treated at local hospitals while one was treated at the scene.... more »
  • Activists in New Orleans demand extreme cut in NOPD's budget

    June 12, 2020 12:59 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Activists in New Orleans are calling for an extreme reduction in the budget allocated to the New Orleans Police Department. According to WWL-TV , on Thursday (June 11) afternoon, activists in Duncan Plaza demanded that a portion of the money currently going to NOPD be... more »
  • Woman injured in early morning shooting on Bourbon Street

    January 7, 2020 9:15 AM

    NEW ORLEANS - Less than 24 hours after a gunman entered a Gentilly Walmart and opened fire, killing one man and injuring a woman , officers with the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) say a woman was shot and wounded near Bourbon and Canal streets, Tuesday morning. WWL-TV reports... more »
  • Disgraced former WBR deputy now wanted on theft charges Play Video

    February 7, 2019 5:35 PM

    NEW ORLEANS- A disgraced deputy who was fired in December and charged in a bribery and sex scheme in Port Allen is now wanted in New Orleans on theft charges. The former deputy, Michael Lafayette, was welcomed into the home of Dr. Kam Zaheri to purchase a pool table.... more »
  • Police looking for missing teen last seen Wednesday afternoon

    January 25, 2018 8:45 AM

    NEW ORLEANS- Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing teen last seen Wednesday afternoon. The New Orleans Police Department said 15-year-old Kavon Matthews was last seen by his aunt at the Big E-Z fuel stop in the 5900 block of Read Boulevard, WWL-TV reports. Matthews,... more »
  • Police looking for missing 19-year-old out of New Orleans

    January 15, 2018 7:37 AM

    NEW ORLEANS- The New Orleans Police Department is searching for a missing 19-year-old last seen in December. WWL-TV reports that 19-year-old Matthew Young was last seen by his mother in December. The person who reported him missing said Young was registered as a student at the University of New... more »
  • Stolen USPS truck, 5 vehicles found at 'chop shop' in New Orleans

    July 4, 2017 3:46 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Police Department detectives recovered several stolen vehicles, including a U.S. Postal Service truck, from a "chop shop" in the area. A USPS flatbed truck was reported stolen during a burglary of a postal service facility, according to NOPD. Detectives also located five... more »
  • NOPD: Man arrested after holding ex-girlfriend at gunpoint for 15 hours

    May 10, 2017 3:59 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Police Department arrested a man who allegedly held his ex-girlfriend and her son at gunpoint for 15 hours. Officers arrested Drapper Goff on charges including two counts of second degree kidnapping, two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm, one count of armed... more »
  • NOPD: Woman and five-month-old daughter missing, possibly in danger

    April 20, 2017 5:08 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Police Department is searching for a missing woman and her five-month-old child who may be in danger. Police say that 27-year-old Kayla Shealy was last seen on April 19 around 5 p.m. when she left the 1200 block of Pauline Street with her... more »
  • NOPD: 6 shot, 1 killed in Central City

    February 10, 2017 9:28 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Police are on the scene of a shooting in Central City with 6 victims. One of the victim, a female, has died, according to police. According to WWL , the New Orleans Police Department confirmed the shooting at Third and Dryades streets around 6:15 p.m. Initial... more »
  • Dillard University officer fires gun on campus following fight

    November 17, 2016 4:36 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a report of an officer firing at a vehicle following a fight on Dillard University's campus. The incident happened on Thursday around 11 a.m. on Dillard's campus where a campus officer responded to an alleged fight. The officer saw... more »
  • 2 dead, 4 injured in 4 overnight shootings in New Orleans

    August 4, 2016 9:06 AM

    NEW ORLEANS - Police are investigating four separate shootings that happened overnight in the New Orleans area, leaving two men dead and another four injured. WWL-TV reports officers responded to a call at the corner of Frenchman and Sere streets at around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Investigators say the victims... more »
  • Vigil planned for NOPD officer who died after car crash

    June 8, 2016 1:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A vigil has been planned for an NOPD officer that was struck and killed by a drunk driver on Sunday, June 3. 31-year-old Natasha Hunter passed away Tuesday after succumbing to injuries she sustained after the car crash. Hunter suffered brain injuries after being inside her police... more »
  • Oyster fisherman overjoyed when stolen boat is found

    May 13, 2016 10:07 AM

    NEW ORLEANS - Nearly a week after it was reported stolen from New Orleans East, a man is overjoyed to have his custom oyster boat back at his home. The owner of the 37 foot long, brand new steel boat, Paul McIntyre, says he owes the power of prayer... more »
  • Ex-officer friend of Will Smith gives DNA sample to investigators

    May 6, 2016 3:45 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - There are new developments in the investigation into the shooting death of former New Orleans Saint player Will Smith. WWL-TV reports retired New Orleans Police Captain Billy Ceravolo, who had dinner with Smith and others on the night he died, has turned over DNA samples to... more »
  • NOPD, Tulane campus police investigate serial 'flasher'

    May 6, 2016 11:22 AM

    NEW ORLEANS - The News Orleans and Tulane University police departments are on the lookout for a man accused of exposing himself several times Thursday night in locations in and around the Tulane and Loyola campuses. WDSU-TV reports a woman contacted campus police to say she was walking toward... more »
  • Missing Mandeville woman found dead

    March 27, 2016 9:23 PM

    NEW ORLEANS ( WWLTV ) - The New Orleans Police Department has confirmed a missing Mandeville woman has been found dead in New Orleans. NOPD made the announcement Sunday afternoon. Haley Saltaformaggio was found unresponsive in her locked car around 5 p.m., according to authorities. Police said her car... more »
  • Missing woman last seen leaving French Quarter

    March 26, 2016 8:52 PM

    NEW ORLEANS ( WWLTV ) – New Orleans Police are looking for Haley Saltaformaggio, a resident of Mandeville who was last seen in New Orleans Friday, March 25. She was reported missing Saturday March 26 after friends and family said they had not heard from her. According to... more »
  • NOPD officer injured, second person killed in shooting

    September 11, 2015 6:48 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - An NOPD officer was injured by shrapnel when he was shot at while responding to a crime scene Friday, according to the police department. Mayor Mitch Landrieu and NOPD Chief Michael Harrison said the officer was going to be okay, and that he was hurt when... more »

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