Louisiana Crime

Former LSU player Kyren Lacy booked in Lafourche Parish on negligent homicide count The Advocate, Louisiana02:51Louisiana NCAA Football SEC Football

Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy charged with negligent homicide in alleged hit-and-run incident The Washington Times02:15Louisiana NCAA Football SEC Football

Louisiana Mayor Tyrin Truong responds after arrest on drug charges, soliciting prostitute Black Enterprise17:33Drug Trafficking Louisiana Politics Louisiana

25 Y.O. Louisiana mayor arrested amid drug trafficking investigation Vibe16:41Drug Trafficking Louisiana Politics Louisiana

Bourbon Street terrorist researched Germany Christmas market attack, Mardi Gras before deadly… Fox News20:35New Orleans FBI Louisiana

New Orleans attacker had researched similar violent rampage and how to access Bourbon St. balcony NTD News04:42New Orleans FBI Louisiana

High school girls claim teacher is a sexual predator. Now the teens are the ones charged with felonies. The Blaze23:50Louisiana Schools Louisiana US Crime

2 girls accused of trying to frame Louisiana high school teacher for inappropriate messages The Advocate, Louisiana14:21Louisiana Schools Louisiana US Crime

Gov. Greg Abbott directs DPS to bolster anti-terrorism efforts after New Orleans attack KWTX22:47Greg Abbott Texas New Orleans

Abbott surges antiterrorism resources as threats increase Just The News04:05Greg Abbott Texas New Orleans

Arrest warrants issued for three teenage suspects in Christmas Parade shooting The Advocate, Louisiana23:53Louisiana Shooting Louisiana US Crime

Wrong-way driver causes fatal crash on I-10 in Baton Rouge, police say The Advocate, Louisiana18:57Louisiana Shooting Louisiana US Crime

US Army veteran who killed 15 in New Orleans attack was inspired by the Islamic State group Tampa Bay Times13:58ISIS FBI New Orleans

Islamic State group inspired US Army veteran who killed 15 in New Orleans attack MassLive.com12:05ISIS FBI New Orleans

Stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry’s former nanny killed in New Orleans terror attack: ‘Shocked and saddened’ People16:38Prince William New Orleans Royal Family

William 'shocked' by death of ex-nanny's stepson in New Orleans attack North Wales Live15:48Prince William New Orleans Royal Family

House Homeland Committee chair seeks answers from FBI, DHS on travel history of New Orleans attacker Just The News20:47FBI DHS Military Intelligence

Pair forged checks stolen from mail, had homeless people cash them, Louisiana cops say Bellingham Herald17:31US Homelessness Louisiana US Crime

Man shot and killed by relative's boyfriend in East Baton Rouge Parish, sheriff says The Advocate, Louisiana01:11US Homelessness Louisiana US Crime

Latest News

In the last 6 hours

Ronald Greene's Louisiana police killing shook the nation. None of the officers got jail time. The Advocate, Louisiana17:37

In the last 8 hours

New Orleans offered plan to protect Mardi Gras and landmarks with barriers Yahoo! UK & Ireland15:05

Earlier today

Ex-ESPN star Sage Steele says company deserved to be 'crushed' for failing to show anthem… Fox News11:54

New Orleans Attacker Had Researched Similar Violent Rampage and How to Access Bourbon St. Balcony NTD News04:42

Peoria adopts legislative goals including safe-T Act changes, measures to avoid New Orleans truck ramming repeat WEEK-TV03:50

Man who urinated in Ascension water supply pleads guilty KALB03:20

Yesterday

Chilling internet searches of New Orleans terrorist moments before Bourbon Street massacre MailOnline21:53 14-Jan-25

Bourbon Street terrorist researched Germany Christmas market attack, Mardi Gras before deadly… Fox News20:35 14-Jan-25

Convicted Felon Sentenced To 105 Months In Federal Prison For Drug And Gun Convictions U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)19:18 14-Jan-25

Student stabs another student at a Point Coupee high school, school dismissed early, reports say The Advocate, Louisiana17:40 14-Jan-25

FBI: Bourbon Street terror suspect researched balcony access and Mardi Gras online KSLA15:47 14-Jan-25

Woman dead, man in critical condition after shooting late Monday, Baton Rouge police say The Advocate, Louisiana15:08 14-Jan-25

Bourbon Street killer's radical shift is wake-up call for all Americans Fox News08:28 14-Jan-25

Local Better Business Bureau warning of new package scam KNOE00:21 14-Jan-25

In the last 7 days

DHS and FBI issue joint warning regarding possible copycats of New Orleans terror attack Just The News23:55 13-Jan-25

Webster sheriff wants law changed in wake of shooting at bonfire KSLA23:51 13-Jan-25

High school girls claim teacher is a sexual predator. Now the teens are the ones charged with felonies. The Blaze23:50 13-Jan-25

Four Nopd Officers recognized for their response to terror attack on Bourbon Street KPLC23:16 13-Jan-25

Baton Rouge police investigating death of woman found at hotel off of Airline Highway The Advocate, Louisiana21:41 13-Jan-25

LCG drainage contractor alleges ex-CEO mismanaged $50M in company funds The Current Lafayette21:05 13-Jan-25

Zachary police unveil expansive new headquarters. See inside the $8.9 million facility. The Advocate, Louisiana20:00 13-Jan-25

Baton Rouge man sentenced to 80 years in prison for sexual battery of a child, related charges The Advocate, Louisiana19:19 13-Jan-25

Family of Suspect in Massacre that Killed Baby, 10-Year-Old Wanted Him Committed to Hospital the Day Before People18:08 13-Jan-25

New Orleans terrorist radicalized by ISIS online within weeks, FBI director says Fox News17:57 13-Jan-25

Katie Britt ‘significantly’ worried over potential for more terrorism following New Orleans… Al.com16:47 13-Jan-25

Cyberterrorism Unmasked: Lessons From The New Orleans Terror Attack Forbes15:31 13-Jan-25

Will Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards keep Thomas Morse as police chief? The Advocate, Louisiana10:20 13-Jan-25

French Market’s slow period has gotten even slower after terror attack, vendors say Fox 804:44 13-Jan-25

New Orleans man wanted in fatal Chalmette shooting, police say Fox 804:34 13-Jan-25

New Orleans man in custody related to fatal Chalmette shooting, police say Fox 804:23 13-Jan-25

As homicide rates decline in much of the US, Baton Rouge numbers remain stubbornly high The Advocate, Louisiana04:12 13-Jan-25

Former LSU player Kyren Lacy booked in Lafourche Parish on negligent homicide count The Advocate, Louisiana02:51 13-Jan-25

Round Rock Police move forward with safety training center expansion FOX 7 Austin01:56 13-Jan-25

Trends In Terrorism: What’s On The Horizon In 2025? – Analysis Eurasia Review01:00 13-Jan-25

Christopher Strom to Newsmax: FBI Can't Be Trusted on New Orleans NewsMax21:17 12-Jan-25

Reemergence of Islamic extremism The Express Tribune19:44 12-Jan-25

The long road ahead: Survivors of Bourbon Street attack speak on guilt, grief and pain The Advocate, Louisiana10:14 12-Jan-25

New Orleans Attacker Fired At Police Before They Shot Him Dead, Bodycam Footage Shows News18.com08:13 12-Jan-25

Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy charged with negligent homicide in alleged hit-and-run incident The Washington Times02:15 12-Jan-25

'She was very loved.' Family, friends remember joyful mother killed in New Year's Day attack The Advocate, Louisiana01:55 12-Jan-25

Baton Rouge victim of Bourbon Street attack honored as loving father and joyful friend The Advocate, Louisiana23:22 11-Jan-25

Louisiana State University Wide Receiver Kyren Lacy Wanted For Fatal Hit-And-Run Black Enterprise23:03 11-Jan-25

Stolen car recovered by Npso KALB22:03 11-Jan-25

Wrong-way driver causes fatal crash on I-10 in Baton Rouge, police say The Advocate, Louisiana18:57 11-Jan-25

LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy charged with negligent homicide in alleged hit-and-run incident The Washington Times17:14 11-Jan-25

State police investigate shooting of sheriff’s deputy in Welsh KPLC15:42 11-Jan-25

Pedestrian killed by train in Livingston Parish, Sheriff's Office reports The Advocate, Louisiana23:48 10-Jan-25

Second suspect arrested in shooting that killed man the night of New Year's Eve The Advocate, Louisiana23:28 10-Jan-25

Former LSU Wide Receiver Kyren Lacy Wanted for Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash That Killed 78-Year-Old Man People23:27 10-Jan-25

Suspect arrested in shooting that killed man the night of New Year's Eve The Advocate, Louisiana23:17 10-Jan-25

Drones were spotted over a nuclear plant. Jeff Landry wants state authority to take them down. The Advocate, Louisiana23:17 10-Jan-25

New Orleans Man Sentenced to Drug and Firearm Charges FBI (Press Release)22:17 10-Jan-25

Bodycam video shows New Orleans attacker and police in tense shootout CBS News22:14 10-Jan-25

New Orleans Man Guilty of Violating Federal Gun Control and Federal Controlled Substances Acts FBI (Press Release)22:04 10-Jan-25

Northeast Louisiana man found guilty of paying women to record sexual abuse of children in Philippines KNOE21:35 10-Jan-25

Former LSU football player Kyren Lacy wanted in fatal crash that killed 1, injured 2 The Advocate, Louisiana20:03 10-Jan-25

North Louisiana Man Convicted by Federal Jury of Sexual Exploitation, Trafficking and Production of Child Pornography… U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)19:52 10-Jan-25

LSU standout Kyren Lacy wanted on charges of negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run KALB19:12 10-Jan-25

LSU standout Kyren Lacy arrested on charges of negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run WLBT19:07 10-Jan-25

LSU standout Kyren Lacy in custody on charges of vehicular homicide, felony hit-and-run KSLA19:07 10-Jan-25

LSU standout Kyren Lacy in custody on charges of negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run KALB19:07 10-Jan-25

Mother, son and infant nephew dead in Amite stabbings, St. Helena Sheriff says The Advocate, Louisiana18:52 10-Jan-25

Trends in Terrorism: What’s on the Horizon in 2025? Foreign Policy Research Institute18:43 10-Jan-25

New Orleans attacker fired at police before they shot and killed him, bodycam video shows WTOK18:12 10-Jan-25

Dramatic moment New Orleans Pd shoots and kills terrorist Shamsud Din Jabbar after Nyd terror… MailOnline18:11 10-Jan-25

Pair forged checks stolen from mail, had homeless people cash them, Louisiana cops say Bellingham Herald17:31 10-Jan-25

Seven Defendants Sentenced to a Total of 41+ Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms and Narcotics U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)16:49 10-Jan-25

Bodycam footage of deadly shootout with terror suspect released KSLA16:41 10-Jan-25

NOPD bodycam shows Bourbon Street attack suspect firing at officers before being shot The Advocate, Louisiana16:20 10-Jan-25

New Orleans Man Guilty of Federal Drug and Weapons Violations FBI (Press Release)15:30 10-Jan-25

How The Biden FBI Let An ISIS Acolyte Slip Right Past Them Tipp Insights11:15 10-Jan-25

Radical Islam is a real threat, though Eric Foster tries to make New Orleans attack about race Cleveland.com10:36 10-Jan-25

Jury finds Baton Rouge man guilty of fatal shooting after fight at Foster Drive nightclub The Advocate, Louisiana10:12 10-Jan-25

Questions over attack linger as New Orleans brings in security expert CBS News03:38 10-Jan-25

Suspect in custody following triple homicide in Amite, St. Helena Sheriff's Office says The Advocate, Louisiana03:04 10-Jan-25

New Orleans Police hires former Boston, NYC, LA Police leader William Bratton as security consultant Boston Herald00:48 10-Jan-25

What do we know about a smuggling network affiliated with the Islamic State group? PolitiFact23:28 9-Jan-25

The Gulf South needs more sexual assault nurse examiners. Is teleSANE the answer? New Orleans Public Radio22:36 9-Jan-25

Woodworth Shooting Range closed Friday due to weather, Ldwf announces KALB21:34 9-Jan-25

Police arrest suspect in Baton Rouge New Year's Eve shooting death The Advocate, Louisiana20:33 9-Jan-25

Surge in Islamophobia: A fitting Israeli welcome for Trump Sri Lanka Daily Mirror18:49 9-Jan-25

CAIR Welcomes Hate Crime Charge After Alleged Racist Assault in Louisiana Council on American-Islamic Relations (Press Release)18:23 9-Jan-25

Louisiana Mayor Tyrin Truong Responds After Arrest On Drug Charges, Soliciting Prostitute Black Enterprise17:33 9-Jan-25

Gen Z Mayor Named Key Suspect in Wild Louisiana Crime Spree Involving Drugs, Guns, and Prostitutes Latin Times16:58 9-Jan-25

25 Y.O. Louisiana Mayor Arrested Amid Drug Trafficking Investigation Vibe16:41 9-Jan-25

On any other day this might seem strange Salon.com14:44 9-Jan-25

New Jersey native killed in New Orleans terror attack to be laid to rest News 12 New Jersey11:41 9-Jan-25

Vietnamese community mourns New Orleans East store owner killed in armed robbery Fox 805:59 9-Jan-25

Biden and First Lady commiserate with victims’ families in New Orleans New York Amsterdam News05:01 9-Jan-25

U.S. Attorney for Western District of Louisiana announces resignation KALB02:24 9-Jan-25

Stuntwoman accused of staging car crashes for fake insurance claims The Independent00:02 9-Jan-25

Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong posts bail and denies charges against him in social media post The Advocate, Louisiana23:50 8-Jan-25

Bourbon Street terrorist decried modern society and music in online audio recordings KALB23:00 8-Jan-25

Gov. Greg Abbott directs DPS to bolster anti-terrorism efforts after New Orleans attack KWTX22:47 8-Jan-25

Louisiana Man Stars In Latest Installment Of FAFO Chronicles The Smoking Gun22:40 8-Jan-25

Convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend, Baton Rouge man sentenced to 22 years in plea deal The Advocate, Louisiana22:08 8-Jan-25

Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter for deadly 2024 police chase in Rosepine KPLC21:38 8-Jan-25

New Orleans attacker tried to use high explosive that could have killed hundreds NECN, New England18:47 8-Jan-25

Mike Pompeo: The threat from radical Islam is now inside our gates. Biden ignored it. Trump… Fox News18:32 8-Jan-25

New Orleans dispatch center won't release 911 calls from Bourbon Street attack. Here's why. The Advocate, Louisiana18:14 8-Jan-25

Families are ‘not alone’ in sorrow over deaths, injuries suffered in NOLA terror attack, Biden says OSV News17:47 8-Jan-25

One of Louisiana’s youngest mayors bonded out after drug ring arrest The Independent17:26 8-Jan-25

Stuntwoman personal injury attorney staged car crashes for profit: feds Fox News16:55 8-Jan-25

What Florida cities can learn from New Orleans’ response to New Year’s Day attack | Column Tampa Bay Times16:37 8-Jan-25

How two artists drawn to New Orleans after terror attack helped create the Bourbon Street… The Advocate, Louisiana16:22 8-Jan-25

New Orleans City Council to press Cantrell administration on anti-terrorism planning New Orleans Public Radio16:20 8-Jan-25

Louisiana Mayor Among 7 Arrested in Drug-Trafficking Investigation NTD News15:10 8-Jan-25

Two MS Coast strangers saw Bourbon Street terror. Their fate depended on where they stood. The Advocate, Louisiana14:20 8-Jan-25

Hapless FBI shows in New Orleans terror attack why bureau reform is necessary Fox News10:14 8-Jan-25

Commentary: New Orleans attack is not a reason to sound alarm over terrorism Centre Daily Times, Pennsylvania09:32 8-Jan-25

‘Never in Staten Island’: Officials, faith leaders gather to condemn radicalization Staten Island Advance, New York05:13 8-Jan-25

Bogalusa mayor Truong bonds out after drug trafficking arrest; DA says more busts coming Fox 805:04 8-Jan-25

I-team: 24-hours after Nakamoto report, lawmaker promises to address concerns about compensation for convicts KPLC04:10 8-Jan-25

Abbott surges antiterrorism resources as threats increase Just The News04:05 8-Jan-25

One of Louisiana’s youngest mayors arrested in connection with drug-trafficking investigation Fox News03:31 8-Jan-25

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