NOPD News

News & Information from the New Orleans Police Department

January 2026

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.

NOPD Arrests Suspects in Homicide Investigation

by Aaron E. Looney

January 29, 2026

Categories: On Duty

Topics: First District, Good Police Work, Homicide, Partnerships

NOPD Arrests Suspects in Homicide Investigation

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.

Suspect Wanted For Theft

by Barry C Fletcher

January 28, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Fraud, Theft

Suspect Wanted For Theft

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for theft by fraud.

Auto Burglary Suspects Sought

by Barry C Fletcher

January 28, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Auto Burglary

Auto Burglary Suspects Sought

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating two suspects wanted for auto burglary.

NOPD Seeking to Locate Suspect in Hit-and-Run Investigation

by Aaron E. Looney

January 22, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Third District, Traffic Fatality/Hit and Run

NOPD Seeking to Locate Suspect in Hit-and-Run Investigation

The NOPD is requesting assistance from the public in identifying and locating the suspected perpetrator of a hit-and-run crash that occurred on November 17, 2025, in the 2000 block of Leon C. Simon Drive.

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