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Inmate Found Dead at Orleans Parish Justice Center; Investigation Underway
NEW ORLEANS — An inmate at the Orleans Parish Justice Center was found dead Monday morning, prompting an active investigation by local authorities. According to the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO), jail employees discovered the inmate unresponsive in a cell…
Prairieville Man Convicted of Child Rape, Faces Mandatory Life Sentence
An Ascension Parish jury has found 43-year-old Joshua Bleakley of Prairieville guilty of first degree rape of a child under the age of 13, along with 14 counts of aggravated crimes against nature, following a trial stemming from a years…
Marrero Woman Accused of Using AI Generated Nudes, Rape Threats, and Extortion Scheme Arrested in Livingston Parish
A 29 year old Marrero woman is facing multiple felony charges after Livingston Parish investigators say an extensive harassment and extortion investigation led them to an unexpected suspect. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, Haydee Ortiz was arrested following…
All 16 Felony Charges Against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill Dismissed
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says all 16 felony charges filed against her have been dismissed after the special prosecutor moved to end the case Wednesday. In a statement released shortly after the decision, Murrill called the prosecution baseless. “This…
New Orleans Leaders Call for Criminal Case Against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill to Be Dropped
A group of New Orleans elected leaders is now calling for the criminal case against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill to be dismissed, arguing the ongoing legal battle has become a distraction from the city’s more pressing issues. The case…
Fire at Washington Parish Jail Prompts Late-Night Evacuation of Inmates
A late-night fire inside the Washington Parish Jail prompted an emergency response Sunday night, forcing officials to evacuate every inmate from one housing block while firefighters worked to locate the source of heavy smoke. According to the Washington Parish Sheriff’s…
Denham Springs, Louisiana Chili’s employee says he was fired after pronoun dispute, company says termination was for harassment
A dispute over preferred pronouns at a Chili’s restaurant in Denham Springs has gone viral after a former employee claimed he was fired for refusing to use a coworker’s preferred pronouns. Wesley Kirk Ford Jr. said he was terminated after…
NOPD Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Person of Interest in Attempted Homicide Investigation
The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest connected to an attempted homicide by cutting that occurred in the city’s Second District. According to NOPD, the incident happened on…
Vehicle Flips on Veterans Boulevard, Prompting Major Traffic Delays
A rollover crash shut down part of Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Metairie on Tuesday, leaving a vehicle on its side and drawing a large emergency response. Photos from the scene show multiple Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office units blocking the roadway…
3-Year-Old Dies After Being Found Inside Hot Vehicle in Ponchatoula
A heartbreaking tragedy is under investigation after a 3-year-old child died Friday in Ponchatoula after being found inside a parked vehicle during extreme heat. According to the Ponchatoula Police Department, officers responded on July 10 to a home on Methvin…