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NOPD, Law Enforcement Partners Make Arrests in Ongoing Human Trafficking Investigation

by Aaron E. Looney

January 9, 2026

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Good Police Work, Partnerships, Sexual Assault

NOPD, Law Enforcement Partners Make Arrests in Ongoing Human Trafficking Investigation

The NOPD, along with multiple local and Federal partner law enforcement agencies, arrested four suspects on January 8, 2026, as part of an ongoing human trafficking investigation.

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Persons of Interest Sought for Questioning in NOPD Homicide Investigation

Persons of Interest Sought for Questioning in NOPD Homicide Investigation

The NOPD is seeking assistance in identifying and locating two persons of interest for questioning in its investigation of a homicide that occurred on December 29, 2025, in the 8500 block of Chef Menteur Highway.

Suspect Wanted For Theft

Suspect Wanted For Theft

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating a suspect wanted for package theft.

Person Of Interest Sought

Person Of Interest Sought

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a person of interest in connection with an investigation into illegal dumping by gross littering.

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Suspect Arrested For Murder

Suspect Arrested For Murder

New Orleans Police have arrested a suspect wanted for murder.

Suspects Arrested For Drugs And Firearms

Suspects Arrested For Drugs And Firearms

New Orleans Police in cooperation with the Louisiana State Police and the FBI have arrested two suspects for illegal possession of drugs and firearms after a pursuit.

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NOPD, Law Enforcement Partners Make Arrests in Ongoing Human Trafficking Investigation

NOPD, Law Enforcement Partners Make Arrests in Ongoing Human Trafficking Investigation

The NOPD, along with multiple local and Federal partner law enforcement agencies, arrested four suspects on January 8, 2026, as part of an ongoing human trafficking investigation.

Suspect Arrested by NOPD in Seventh District Shooting Investigation

Suspect Arrested by NOPD in Seventh District Shooting Investigation

The NOPD has arrested Robert Torregano (black male, DOB: 09-01-2000) in its investigation of a shooting that occurred on January 1, 2026, in the 7500 block of Lawrence Road and left two people injured, including a 4-year-old child.

NOPD GRIP Unit Makes Arrests, Confiscates Multiple Illegal Firearms in Seventh District

NOPD GRIP Unit Makes Arrests, Confiscates Multiple Illegal Firearms in Seventh District

The NOPD’s Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership (GRIP) Unit arrested multiple suspects and confiscated multiple firearms and illegal drugs during an operation on January 1, 2025, in the Seventh District.

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NOPD, NHTSC Work to Deter Drunk Driving through “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign This Winter Holiday Season

NOPD, NHTSC Work to Deter Drunk Driving through “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign This Winter Holiday Season

From December 10, 2025, through January 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the NOPD are stepping up efforts to stop impaired driving and protect road users’ safety in alignment with the winter holiday high-visibility enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for October 26-November 1, 2025

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for October 26-November 1, 2025

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of October 26-November 1, 2025. Please note that these statistical figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for October 19-25, 2025

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for October 19-25, 2025

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of October 19-25, 2025. Please note that these statistical figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

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NOPD, NHTSC Work to Deter Drunk Driving through “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign This Winter Holiday Season

NOPD, NHTSC Work to Deter Drunk Driving through “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign This Winter Holiday Season

From December 10, 2025, through January 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the NOPD are stepping up efforts to stop impaired driving and protect road users’ safety in alignment with the winter holiday high-visibility enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

NOPD Traffic Division Reports Enforcement Results & Year-to-Date Fatality Trends

NOPD Traffic Division Reports Enforcement Results & Year-to-Date Fatality Trends

The New Orleans Police Department’s Traffic Division, through its Motorcycle Platoon, continues targeted enforcement across the city to improve roadway safety and reduce fatal crashes.

NOPD Crime Lab Makes History, Earns Full Accreditation

NOPD Crime Lab Makes History, Earns Full Accreditation

The NOPD's Crime Lab has earned full accreditation for the first time in its history!  

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