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Kenner Man Charged with Human Trafficking and Rape After Allegedly Taking Teen as Debt Repayment
A 34-year-old man from Kenner, Louisiana, faces serious criminal charges after authorities say he exploited a father’s smuggling debt by demanding his 16-year-old daughter as payment, holding her against her will and sexually assaulting her over an extended period. Juven…
New Orleans Police Search for Missing 82-Year-Old Rose Marie Melendez
The New Orleans Police Department is searching for 82-year-old Rose Marie Melendez, who was last seen around 2:30 p.m. on June 12 at 1139 Napoleon Street in New Orleans. Description: Black female, 5 feet 5 inches tall, approximately 129 pounds,…
West Nile Virus Detected In New Orleans Mosquitoes
NEW ORLEANS — Mosquitoes collected in Orleans Parish have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting local officials to launch targeted spraying operations in several neighborhoods throughout the city. The discovery was made during routine mosquito surveillance and confirms that…
Baton Rouge Social Media Personality Arrested In Oil Change Shop Burglary Case
A Baton Rouge man known for his large social media following has been arrested in connection with a burglary at a local oil change business. According to arrest records, 27-year-old Dejontay Wings was taken into custody after investigators linked him…
DWI Suspect Attacked By Alligator While Trying To Escape Troopers
A Louisiana man accused of driving while intoxicated found himself facing more than just law enforcement Sunday after being attacked by an alligator while attempting to evade capture. According to Louisiana State Police, Victor M. Rivas, 40, of Montz, was…
New Orleans Doctors Escorted From Diabetes Conference After Handing Out Anti-Trump Editorial
Five doctors and researchers were escorted from a national diabetes conference in New Orleans on Friday after distributing copies of an editorial critical of President Donald Trump. The incident occurred at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during the American…
Woman Fatally Shot At Hammond Gas Station, Police Searching For Suspects
HAMMOND, La. — A woman was shot and killed early Thursday morning in the parking lot of a gas station in Hammond, according to police. Officers with the Hammond Police Department responded around 1:15 a.m. on June 4 to the…
Louisiana Drivers Won’t Be Ticketed for Missing Inspection Stickers After June 30, Requirement Ends January 1
Louisiana’s long-standing vehicle inspection sticker program is on its way out, but drivers shouldn’t start peeling their stickers off just yet. Under a newly signed law, Louisiana will begin a grace period on June 30, 2026, during which law enforcement…
Mother Accused Of Shooting Man During Fight Involving Teen Daughters
A Baton Rouge woman has been arrested after police say a dispute involving multiple teenage girls escalated into a shooting that left a young man with life-altering injuries. According to investigators, the incident occurred during the early morning hours of…
Attorney General Liz Murrill Announces 24-Bill Legislative Package
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the successful passage of a 24-bill legislative package at the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, describing the measures as a major effort to strengthen public safety, support crime victims,…