NOPD News

The NOPD has arrested Justin Henry Jr. (pictured, black male, DOB: 12/30/2004) in its investigation of a homicide that occurred on August 23, 2026, in the 5100 block of Bundy Road.

The New Orleans Police Department, working alongside with Louisiana State Police, FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, Probation and Parole and Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office carried out a coordinated operation Saturday, September 12, 2026, aimed at stopping planned illegal street takeover activity before it could unfold.

The NOPD, along with local, state and federal partners, including FBI, HSI, Louisiana National Guard, Orleans Parish Sheriff's Department and Louisiana State Police are planning a coordinated safety enforcement effort aimed at shutting down illegal street takeovers planned for this coming weekend in New Orleans.

The NOPD today (September 9, 2026) announced the arrest of two suspects in the ongoing investigation of two alleged human trafficking operations.

On September 3, 2026, the NOPD and Louisiana State Police arrested Robert G. Rodriguez (pictured, black male, DOB: 04-14-2003) in its investigation of a homicide that occurred that same day in the 4400 block of Chef Menteur Highway.