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NOPD Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Hit and Run Accident Vehicle

by Jonathan Morris

April 17, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Fourth District, Traffic Fatality/Hit and Run

NOPD Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Hit and Run Accident Vehicle

The New Orleans Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run traffic incident that occurred on April 17, 2026 at approximately 8:09 a.m., at the intersection of General Meyer Avenue and Farragut Street in the Fourth District.

NOPD Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Third District

by Aaron E. Looney

April 2, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Third District, Traffic Fatality/Hit and Run

NOPD Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Third District

The NOPD is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred this morning (April 2, 2026) in the 4900 block of Chef Menteur Highway, in the Third District.

NOPD Make Arrest in Fatal Accident that Killed JPSO Deputy

by Karen A Boudrie

February 26, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout, On Duty

Topics: Good Police Work, Traffic Fatality/Hit and Run

NOPD Make Arrest in Fatal Accident that Killed JPSO Deputy

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.

NOPD Investigating Traffic Fatality in Seventh District

by Aaron E. Looney

February 6, 2026

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Seventh District, Traffic Fatality/Hit and Run

NOPD Investigating Traffic Fatality in Seventh District

The NOPD is investigating a traffic fatality incident that occurred overnight on February 5, 2026, on Interstate 10 West at the Little Woods exit.

NOPD Investigating Traffic Fatality in Third District

by Aaron E. Looney

January 30, 2026

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Third District, Traffic Fatality/Hit and Run

NOPD Investigating Traffic Fatality in Third District

The NOPD is investigating a traffic fatality incident that occurred today (January 30, 2026) in the 9200 block of Airline Highway and resulted in the death of a Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputy.

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