NOPD News

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.

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.

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.