by Jonathan Morris
July 31, 2026
Categories: On Duty, On the Beat, Transparency
Topics: Announcement, sexual assault
The New Orleans Police Department’s Special Victims Division continues its unwavering commitment to investigating crimes involving sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and other offenses against vulnerable victims.
by Barry C Fletcher
Categories: On Duty, On the Beat
Topics: Felony Thefts
New Orleans Police have arrested a suspect wanted for multiple felony thefts.
July 9, 2026
Categories: Announcement, On Duty, On the Beat
Topics: Homicide
The New Orleans Police Department has arrested two individuals in connection with the homicide investigation of 20-year-old Shawn Mitchell, which occurred on June 28, 2026, in the 2200 block of Louisiana Avenue.
April 8, 2026
Topics: Fifth District, Good Police Work, Homicide
The NOPD has arrested 48-year-old Terrence Leavell, (DOB: 05/07/1977), in connection with a homicide that occurred at N Claiborne Avenue and Desire Street, in the Fifth District on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
March 31, 2026
Categories: Be on the Lookout, On Duty, On the Beat, Transparency
Topics: Announcement, Traffic Alert, Transparency
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