Category: crime

Police seeking suspect in Gentilly car theft

The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with the theft of a motor vehicle in the Third District. On May 22 around 11:30 p.m., the victim’s blue...

Woman shot while in her carport on Odin Street

A woman pulled into her carport in Pontchartrain Park on Tuesday (May 30) at about 5:10 p.m.c when gunmen drove up behind her and fired, the New Orleans Police Department reported. The victim, who police described as in her 50s,...

Video captures car burglary on Duplessis Street

The NOPD is seeking assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in the investigation of a vehicle burglary that occurred on early Monday (April 17) in the Filmore neighborhood. At about 3:20 a.m., a juvenile male wearing a light-colored hooded...

Man killed in shooting beneath Interstate 610

A man was shot to death Wednesday afternoon (March 29) under the Interstate 610  in the St. Bernard area, the New Orleans Police Department reported. Police responding to a report of the shooting arrived near Lafreniere and Gibson streets at...

Woman’s body found in London Avenue Canal

A woman’s body was discovered floating in the London Avenue Canal on Sunday afternoon (March 19). The New Orleans Police Department has classified the death as a homicide. Fifth District officers responded to a call of a body found in...