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Charges filed in bizarre Marrero murder that stemmed from rival robbery plots
The Jefferson Parish District Attorney's Office formally filed charges against three of five defendants arrested in the bizarre death of a Waggaman man who authorities say was shot when two opposing robbery schemes collided inside a Marrero home. Booker McKinley, 57, of Bridge City, was charged Monday with manslaughter, accused...
Jefferson Parish woman accused of killing Harahan girl will undergo a mental evaluation
HARAHAN, La. — A woman accused of brutally killing her boyfriend's daughter in Harahan will now undergo a mental evaluation before trial. Bunnak Landon, also known as Hannah Landon, will have a mental competency evaluation in June. Landon is accused of killing Bella Fontanelle, who was 6 years old...
Tulane employee shoots himself inside a downtown campus building
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department says a Tulane University employee shot themselves inside a building on the downtown campus Friday morning. The incident caused one floor of the building to be shut down. Investigators described the employee as an animal care technician. He got inside the...
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.
Chalmette 'Green Bridge' will close for construction. Here are the detours and timeline.
The Paris Road Bridge that connects New Orleans East to Chalmette will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Sunday, according to Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The bridge, often referred to as the "Green Bridge," will be closed for an ongoing construction project if weather permits,...
Metairie woman pleads guilty to relationship with 15-year-old, sentenced to one year in prison
A Metairie woman has pleaded guilty to having a relationship with a 15-year-old boy. Crystal Coleman, 40, was arrested by Kenner police back in August of 2023 and faced charges of indecent behavior with juveniles and felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. On Monday, Coleman, who had previously entered a...
New Orleans S&WB: Copper theft, vandalism led to less power at major pumping station during last week's flood emergency
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board has released more information on the widespread flood emergency across the city last week. According to a spokesperson for the Sewerage and Water Board, vandalism and copper thefts may have contributed to the power problem at pump stations 6.
These 4 stinging caterpillars terrorize New Orleans
Be on high alert, New Orleans. This is the time of year when the dreaded buckmoth caterpillars fall from live oak trees. Why it matters: Their stings are incredibly painful. The big picture: Four venomous caterpillars are common in New Orleans metro, says Zack Lemann, the curator of animal collections at Audubon Insectarium.
Metairie mom arrested after cocaine found inside son's school cubby
METAIRIE, La. — A mother was arrested last month in March after her 7-year-old son was found with 4 ounces of cocaine at J.C. Ellis Elementary School in Metairie, Nola.com reported. Mari Mejia Zelaya, 25, was arrested on March 20 and booked with possession of cocaine with the intent...
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...
Woman accused in grisly murder of 6-year-old looking to strike hospital statements
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WVUE) - Bunnak Landon, the woman accused of killing six-year-old Bella Fontenelle in Harahan last year, was not present for a pre-trial hearing on Thursday (April 18). Landon’s absence led a Jefferson Parish judge to continue the hearing, ordering Landon’s mental health and competency to stand trial...
Would you like a cicada salad? Buzzy bug dishes will arrive soon
As the nation prepares for trillions of red-eyed bugs known as periodical cicadas to emerge, it's worth noting that they're not just annoying, noisy pests — if prepared properly, they can also be tasty to eat.
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...
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