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NOPD Arrests Suspects in Investigation of 2024 Homicide in Eighth District

by Aaron E. Looney

June 9, 2026

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Assault/Battery, Eighth District, Good Police Work, Homicide, Partnerships

NOPD Arrests Suspects in Investigation of 2024 Homicide in Eighth District

Today, the NOPD announced the arrest of five suspects in its investigation of a homicide that occurred on April 14, 2024, in the 800 block of South Peters Street. The arrests came as a result of a multi-agency operation that spanned multiple parishes in the New Orleans area.

NOPD Investigating Homicide by Shooting in Seventh District

by Jonathan Morris

June 6, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout, On Duty

Topics: Homicide, seventh district

NOPD Investigating Homicide by Shooting in Seventh District

The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a homicide by shooting that occurred in the Seventh District.

NOPD Arrests Four in Shooting & Narcotics Investigation

by Karen A Boudrie

May 27, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout, On Duty

Topics: Assault/Battery, Fifth District, Good Police Work, Narcotics

NOPD Arrests Four in Shooting & Narcotics Investigation

NOPD's Special Operations Division Tactical Teams I & II,  assisted by  Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) & Kenner Police HSI Task Force members, ATF, Louisiana Probation & Parole, Louisiana State Police and NOPD Fifth District Investigators have arrested four men in connection with an aggravated battery by shooting and narcotics offenses.

Homicide Suspect Arrested by NOPD

by Aaron E. Looney

May 22, 2026

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Good Police Work, Homicide, Seventh District

Homicide Suspect Arrested by NOPD

 New Orleans Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of Nicholas Dent, which occurred near the intersection of West Laverne Street and Erin Drive on May 2, 2026.  

NOPD Arrests Four Suspects in Armed Carjacking Investigation

by Aaron E. Looney

May 21, 2026

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Armed Robbery, Fifth District, Good Police Work

NOPD Arrests Four Suspects in Armed Carjacking Investigation

The NOPD has arrested four subjects – including three juveniles ages 16, 14, and 14 – in its investigation of multiple armed carjacking incidents that occurred on May 8, 2026, in the Fifth District.

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