NOPD News

News & Information from the New Orleans Police Department

March 2026

NOPD Reports 50% Drop in Traffic Fatalities; Drone-Assisted Arrest Highlights Strategic Policing

by Jonathan Morris

March 31, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout, On Duty, On the Beat, Transparency

Topics: Drone, Traffic, Traffic Fatality, Transparency

NOPD Reports 50% Drop in Traffic Fatalities; Drone-Assisted Arrest Highlights Strategic Policing

The New Orleans Police Department is delivering measurable results through targeted enforcement and the strategic use of technology, including a 50% reduction in fatal crashes year-to-date.

NOPD Seeking to Locate Critical Missing Person

by Jonathan Morris

March 31, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Missing

NOPD Seeking to Locate Critical Missing Person

On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Special Victims Division was reassigned to investigate a Critically missing person investigation involving Christine Wiltz (B/F, DOB: 06-09-1991).

Suspect Wanted For Theft

by Barry C Fletcher

March 27, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Theft

Suspect Wanted For Theft

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

NOPD Investigating Homicide in Eighth District - Tulane Officer Involved Shooting

by Jonathan Morris

March 26, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout, On the Beat, Transparency

Topics: Eighth District, Homicide

NOPD Investigating Homicide in Eighth District - Tulane Officer Involved Shooting

The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that left one adult male dead and two additional individuals critically injured. The incident occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m. in the 1400 block of Tulane Avenue.

Missing Juvenile Sought by the Third District

by Barry C Fletcher

March 26, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Missing

Missing Juvenile Sought by the Third District

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a missing juvenile. 

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