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Jefferson Parish deputies led on high speed chase, suspect arrested
MARRERO, La. — A suspect is in custody after allegedly leading Jefferson Parish deputies on a high-speed chase through Marrero. JPSO says deputies tried to stop the suspect for an ongoing investigation. The suspect did not stop and ended up leading deputies on a chase in a stolen car. The suspect then crashed the stolen car on Westbank Expressway and Joyce Street. The suspect abandoned the crashed car and fled on foot, according to JPSO.
Vandalism, theft led to drainage failure for city pump, SWBNO says
NEW ORLEANS — Drainage Pumping Station number 6, on the Jefferson, Orleans Parish line was not working at its maximum capacity during last week’s extended downpour. These pumps drain parts of New Orleans from Lakewood South through Hollygrove and the Riverbend. Sewerage and Water Board Executive Director Ghassan...
Orleans District Attorney warns of new jury duty scam
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams issued an urgent public warning about a sophisticated scam targeting residents with fraudulent jury summons calls. According to Williams, the scammers contact individuals claiming they have failed to respond to a jury summons and then demand payment to resolve the supposed...
Patchy fog, a hot Friday, and weekend rain chances in your New Orleans weather forecast
If we get enough sun on Friday, it could be our first real hot and humid day of the year, then we'll need to track storms over the weekend in your New Orleans weather forecast. It's another mild and humid night with 70s where you'll wake up to morning lows...
Brand-new street is an 'eye sore,' neighbors want solution
NEW ORLEANS — Neighbors in one part of Lakeview are looking for answers after a number of problems with their recently repaired street. "Our street, Memphis, was completed in July 2023, and since then, I think it's been six or seven months, we've already had two repairs," said Chad LaRose.
Big temperature drop by Sunday
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Big change is on the way this weekend as a strong cold front sends us a rain chance and a quick drop in temperatures. Today and again Saturday, temperatures will only be rising though. Highs into the first half of the weekend look very warm, in fact, we could see our first 90 degree heat index when you factor in middle 80s for highs with all this humidity. Rain chances remain low but an isolated shower or storm is not out of the question.
New Orleans judge gives convicted rapist a probation sentence
NEW ORLEANS — The Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office said they believe a judge broke the law when she sentenced a convicted rapist to probation. Now, the district attorney’s office is fighting to change that sentence with an appeal. Kevin Vicknair Sr. was convicted of second-degree rape...
New Orleans DA says 'dangerous predator is competent to stand trial'
NEW ORLEANS — WDSU investigative reporter Aubry Killion spoke with New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams about a former priest and accused child molester. The case took center stage at criminal court, hitting another major delay today. Ninety-two-year-old Lawrence Hecker’s competency hearing was delayed again and pushed back to...
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