The New Orleans Police Department is currently searching for the driver of a vehicle involved in a deadly crash on December 11, 2024. According to NOPD, Fatality Investigators are searching for Joneaka Smooth who is wanted on two counts of Manslaughter, one count of Negligent Injury, one count of Hit & Run, and one count … Read more
The Louisiana State Police has announced the arrest of 73-year-old Gerald Green of Opelousas. Police say the preliminary investigation indicated that Green was a Community Liaison for the Opelousas City Marshal’s Elderly Awareness Program. Green was allegedly involved in an incident that occurred on or around March 27, 2024. According to LSP, the victim reported … Read more
The Natchitoches Police Department has announced the identification of a shooting suspect. According to NPD, it is searching for 24-year-old Derek Wayne Nash who is wanted for Attempted Second Degree Murder. NPD says its officers and deputies with NPSO responded to the 1400 block of Texas Street in reference to a gunshot victim around 9:21 … Read more
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reports that its deputies are currently investigating a shooting at a residence on Michael Lane in Sulphur. According to CPSO, deputies responded to the location around 11:30 p.m. on December 6. CPSO says its deputies found 22-year-old Gavin Demeritt suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was … Read more
The Louisiana Attorney General announced the arrest of a Gonzales man on December 4, 2024. Authorities say 70-year-old Steve Gautreau of Gonzales was arrested. He is charged with six counts of Pornography Involving Juveniles and seven counts of Sexual Abuse of an Animal. Agents received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited … Read more
The New Orleans Police Department said in a release that it is investigating a homicide in the 7900 block of Bullard Avenue. According to NOPD, Seventh District officers responded to a medical call at the aforementioned location around 2:09 p.m. NOPD says its officers found a victim inside a residence. EMS arrived and declared the … Read more
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office announced in a social media post that three former SCPSO employees had pleaded guilty to felony charges. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Rodney Madere Jr., Zain Stillinger, and Derek Pertuis pled guilty to Felony Theft Between $5,000 to $25,000, Abuse of Office, and Public Payroll Fraud. Rodney Madere Jr. … Read more
The Kenner Police Department has announced the arrest of a mother after her two young children tested positive for cocaine. KPD reports that it was contacted by Children’s Hospital in New Orleans on November 21. The hospital advised they were treating a four-year-old female for a fractured arm for an incident that occurred in Kenner. … Read more
The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office reports that a Springfield officer has been arrested for indecent behavior with a juvenile. According to LPSO, detectives with the Special Victim’s Unit received a report from DCFS about an adult involved in inappropriate behavior with a juvenile on December 2, 2024. Sheriff Jason Ard said that “the adult suspect … Read more
The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office reports that it has arrested a former OPSO employee, Labrina Carey Lackey, in connection with a scheme to defraud the agency and the public of more than $90,000. Police say Lackey was booked into the Orleans Justice Center on multiple felony charges. According to OPSO, the charges originate from an … Read more