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Suspect Wanted For Fraud

by Barry C Fletcher

April 2, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Fraud

Suspect Wanted For Fraud

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for four (4) counts of forgery, seven (7) counts of filing false public records, and three (3) counts of online impersonation.

 

NOPD Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Third District

by Aaron E. Looney

April 2, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Third District, Traffic Fatality/Hit and Run

NOPD Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Third District

The NOPD is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred this morning (April 2, 2026) in the 4900 block of Chef Menteur Highway, in the Third District.

NOPD First District Seeking to Identify Subject Wanted for Illegal Dumping

by Jonathan Morris

April 1, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: First District, Illegal Dumping

NOPD First District Seeking to Identify Subject Wanted for Illegal Dumping

The New Orleans Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect involved in an illegal dumping incident.

NOPD Third District Seeking Suspect Wanted for Aggravated Assault Investigation

by Jonathan Morris

April 1, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Aggravated Assault, Third District

NOPD Third District Seeking Suspect Wanted for Aggravated Assault Investigation

NOPD is seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted for an Aggravated Assault incident that occurred On Friday, March 27, 2026, at approximately 7:07 PM, at the intersection of Chef Menteur Highway and Desire Parkway, in the Third District.

NOPD Reports 50% Drop in Traffic Fatalities; Drone-Assisted Arrest Highlights Strategic Policing

by Jonathan Morris

March 31, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout, On Duty, On the Beat, Transparency

Topics: Drone, Traffic, Traffic Fatality, Transparency

NOPD Reports 50% Drop in Traffic Fatalities; Drone-Assisted Arrest Highlights Strategic Policing

The New Orleans Police Department is delivering measurable results through targeted enforcement and the strategic use of technology, including a 50% reduction in fatal crashes year-to-date.

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