CRIME & SAFETY
New Orleans serial killer who targeted gay men granted parole after 46 years inside Angola
Warren Harris Jr. sat behind a stack of papers last week at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, a handkerchief at the ready for the tears that had begun to fall behind his glasses. Nearly a half-century ago, at age 16 and high on drugs in New Orleans, Harris robbed and fatally...
Shooting at his girlfriend's ex, Marrero man hit her too. He won't face charges, JPSO says
When a woman's estranged husband angrily broke into a Marrero home early Sunday morning looking to confront her and her current boyfriend, authorities say the boyfriend opened fire to defend himself, wounding the ex and accidentally shooting her in the process. The woman, 33, was taken to a hospital in...
Body found in New Orleans East revealed to be homicide victim
New Orleans Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting discovered in the 14900 block of Chef Menteur Highway. Police say shortly before 3 p.m. Friday, the adult male victim was located in an undeveloped area of New Orleans East.
Suspect identified in Mardi Gras hit-and-run of Florida man on bachelor trip
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans police identify the person they say left a Mardi Gras tourist in a coma after a hit-and-run at North Claiborne and Esplanade Avenues on Mardi Gras Day. The NOPD is looking for 24-year-old Sydnie Marceaux, wanted on one count of hit-and-run driving involving serious...
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