by Aaron E. Looney
May 4, 2026
Categories: On Duty
Topics: Fifth District, Good Police Work, Homicide
On May 3, 2026, the NOPD arrested Rhonda Watts (black female, DOB: 03-15-1969) in its investigation of a homicide that occurred on April 28, 2026, in the 3900 block of Saint Claude Avenue.
April 30, 2026
Topics: Fifth District, Good Police Work, Homicide, Partnerships
The NOPD today (April 30, 2026) announced the arrest of six individuals and a seventh suspect sought in its ongoing investigation of a homicide that occurred on April 7, 2026, near the intersection of North Claiborne Avenue and Desire Street.
by Jonathan Morris
April 8, 2026
Categories: On Duty, On the Beat, Transparency
Topics: Arrest, Fifth District, 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.
April 7, 2026
Categories: Announcement, Be on the Lookout, Transparency
Topics: Fifth District, Homicide
The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred at the intersection of North Claiborne Avenue and Desire Street.
by Karen A Boudrie
March 25, 2026
Categories: Be on the Lookout, On Duty
Topics: Arrest, Fifth District, Good Police Work, SWAT Roll
NOPD has arrested a fugitive wanted in connection with two shootings and an aggravated battery with a firearm after a six-hour standoff in the Fifth District last night (March 24, 2026).
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