NOPD News

Members of NOPD's Gang Reduction Intervention Partnership (GRIP) arrested four subjects and confiscated several illegal weapons while on a proactive patrol in the Fourth District.

After a three-week investigation, NOPD Traffic Fatality Investigators have arrested Erica Smith Katsanis, (White female DOB: 07/31/1972).  She was arrested on Wednesday February 25, 2026 and booked on one count of vehicular homicide (LAR.S. 14:32.1) in connection with the death of Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Deputy Christopher Olhmeyer.

The NOPD has arrested 18-year-old Megill Harris, (DOB: 10/20/2007), in connection with a homicide in the Seventh District on Wednesday February 25, 2026.

The NOPD today (February 25, 2026) briefed media on some of the statistics compiled from its law enforcement operations during the City of New Orleans’ officially recognized 10-day 2026 Mardi Gras period (February 6-17).

The New Orleans Police Department’s Eighth District is investigating an increase in pickpocketing incidents that began on February 13, 2026, in the French Quarter. As a result of this investigation, detectives have recovered 71 cell phones, numerous identification cards, and credit cards believed to have been stolen during these incidents. Five suspects have been arrested in connection with these crimes.