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NOPD, JPSO Dismantle Multi-Parish Drug Trafficking Operation

by Aaron E. Looney

March 23, 2026

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Good Police Work, Narcotics, Partnerships

NOPD, JPSO Dismantle Multi-Parish Drug Trafficking Operation

A coordinated, multi-agency investigation has dismantled a large-scale drug trafficking and indoor cultivation operation spanning Orleans and Jefferson Parishes, resulting in the seizure of hundreds of marijuana plants, illegal narcotics, and a cache of firearms including fully automatic weapons.

NOPD Makes Arrests in Three Separate Homicide Investigations

by Karen A Boudrie

March 17, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout, On Duty

Topics: Good Police Work, Homicide, Second District, Seventh District

NOPD Makes Arrests in Three Separate Homicide Investigations

The NOPD has made arrests in three separate homicide investigations, with the latest apprehension early this morning (March 17, 2026).

NOPD Proactive Patrols Lead to Arrests For Illegal Weapons

by Karen A Boudrie

March 2, 2026

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Fourth District, Good Police Work, GRIP, Weapons Confiscated

NOPD Proactive Patrols Lead to Arrests For Illegal Weapons

Members of NOPD's Gang Reduction Intervention Partnership (GRIP) arrested four subjects and confiscated several illegal weapons while on a proactive patrol in the Fourth 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 Makes Arrest in Seventh District Homicide

by Karen A Boudrie

February 26, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout, On Duty

Topics: Good Police Work, Homicide, Seventh District

NOPD Makes Arrest in Seventh District Homicide

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.

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