New Orleans Police Department K-9 retires after seven years
The NOPD reported that K-9 Jo is retiring at 10 years old after seven years of service with the department. Jo assisted with investigations, security sweeps, sniffing out explosives and school visits.
New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation honors officers amid violent crime decline
At the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation's Stake Out for Justice Luncheon, criminal justice stakeholders celebrated New Orleans' reversal of a grim violent crime trend and honored officers who put their lives on the line.
Law enforcement figures boast of declining New Orleans crime
The New Orleans Police Department reports a dramatic decline in crime across the board so far in 2024. “Violent crime in our city is down minus-24 percent from last year,” Chief Deputy Supt. Hans Ganthier said.
Violent crime down across all districts despite New Orleans Police Department officer shortage
Between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30, 2024, 26 homicides occurred in the Seventh District, which covers New Orleans East. The Fifth District, which covers St. Roch and the Bywater, also had 26 year-to-date homicides in 2024. Both districts tied for first in that category.
How New Orleans Is Leading the Nation in Violent Crime Reduction
The FBI’s quarterly data shows there has been a 23 percent decrease in murder nationally. New Orleans, however, has seen a sharper decrease, with a 39 percent drop in murders and less than 100 murders so far this year.
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New Orleans Police Seek Public's Help to Locate Suspect Chadd Brock Wanted for Aggravated Battery in Harborview Drive Incident
New Orleans Police seek help to locate Chadd Brock, wanted for aggravated battery involving a stabbing on October 16, 2024, ...
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Woman shot, killed in Seabrook, New Orleans police say
A woman was shot and killed on Bridgehampton Drive in Seabrook Wednesday night, the New Orleans Police Department said.
Troop NOLA and Project NOLA collaboration drive dramatic crime drop in New Orleans
At a time when the New Orleans Police Department is severely lacking manpower, creativity and cameras are being utilized.
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New Orleans Police Department Seeks Public Assistance to Locate Suspect in Auto Burglary Case
NOPD is seeking public assistance in locating Rochelle Anastasia Brown, a suspect in an auto burglary incident.
Louisiana State Police upgrade charges for man accused of striking, killing DOTD worker in New Orleans
Eric Anthony Jr., 23, was helping a driver whose car was disabled when he was struck by Oscar G. Perez-Morgan, according to ...
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Cadet Dropouts Increase at New Orleans Police Academy in 2024
Only seven officers graduated from a class of 25 cadets last month at the New Orleans police academy, and it shows why agency ...