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NOPD Arrests Suspects in Homicide Investigation

by Aaron E. Looney

January 29, 2026

Categories: On Duty

Topics: First District, Good Police Work, Homicide, Partnerships

NOPD Arrests Suspects in Homicide Investigation

The NOPD has arrested Makahi A. Kelly (black male, DOB: 05-31-2007) and Anthony Johnson (black male, DOB: 08-18-2003) in its ongoing investigation into a homicide that occurred on January 16, 2026, in the 2100 block of Orleans Avenue.

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.

Suspect Arrested in NOPD Homicide Investigation

by Aaron E. Looney

November 3, 2025

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Fourth District, Good Police Work, Homicide, Partnerships

Suspect Arrested in NOPD Homicide Investigation

On October 27. 2025, Ronald Smith Jr. (black male, DOB: 04-04-2008) was arrested in Oklahoma City, Okla., in connection with the NOPD’s investigation of a homicide that occurred on October 6, 2025, in the 3700 block of Texas Drive.

NOPD Arrests Suspect in Homicide Investigation

by Aaron E. Looney

October 27, 2025

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Eighth District, Good Police Work, Homicide, Partnerships

NOPD Arrests Suspect in Homicide Investigation

The NOPD has arrested William French (black male, DOB: 01-01-1997) of Memphis, Tenn., in its investigation of a homicide that occurred on September 28, 2025, in the 300 block of Loyola Avenue.

NOPD, Public Safety Partners Successfully Secure Two-Night NBA YoungBoy Concert

by NOPD Public Affairs

October 21, 2025

Categories: Announcement, On Duty

Topics: Announcement, Good Police Work, Partnerships

NOPD, Public Safety Partners Successfully Secure Two-Night NBA YoungBoy Concert

The New Orleans Police Department, in close coordination with our public safety partners, successfully secured the NBA YoungBoy concerts over two consecutive nights at the Smoothie King Center. No major incidents were reported.

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