WWL - Crime

Harvey man indicted, accused of raping 13-year-old babysitter at gunpoint

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:30:52 GMT

Following the indictment, a judge increased his bail to $750,000.

4 men sought in Mardi Gras night attack and stabbing

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:35:36 GMT

New Orleans Police say a victim was beaten, stomped on, and stabbed on Bourbon near Conti Street around 11:26 p.m. Mardi Gras night.

Owner of Texas bar attacked during mass shooting releases statement

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:07:34 GMT

The owner of Buford's bar in Downtown Austin had this message for victims, their families and law enforcement.

Victim in deadly Little Woods shooting identified

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:23:26 GMT

17-year-old Harlem Virgil was killed in a shooting at a park in New Orleans’ Seventh District.

Man accused of kidnapping woman after argument in Gentilly, NOPD says

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:31:22 GMT

NOPD says a man strangled a woman during an argument in Gentilly and forced her to leave New Orleans in her own vehicle.

California teen accused of making 27 ghost guns with 3D printers at home

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:22:25 GMT

The Santa Clara DA's office said the 18-year-old could face prison time if convicted.

Ex-MLB player Daniel Serafini gets life sentences for murder, attempted murder

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:55:41 GMT

Ex-MLB player Daniel Serafini received life sentences for murdering his father-in-law and attempting to murder his mother-in-law.

Harvey man found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2022 Uber driver killing

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:40:36 GMT

A Louisiana court found Brandon Jacobs, 33 not guilty by reason of insanity for the 2022 murder of Uber driver Yolanda Dillion.

Florida man accused of stealing $10k in trading cards from Target, Walmart by using taco seasoning packets

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:34:33 GMT

The suspect is suspected of 75 thefts across Florida, then reselling the stolen cards on eBay, authorities said.

'We are devastated:' Tangipahoa sno-ball stand burglarized days before opening

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:01:36 GMT

TPSO is searching for two suspects accused of stealing an ice machine from a Tangipahoa sno-ball stand days before its season opening.

When will Savannah Guthrie be back on the 'TODAY' show?

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:34:58 GMT

It has been nearly a month since Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her southern Arizona home.

911 calls, forensic evidence reviewed: Day 3 of testimony for man charged in ex-girlfriend's murder

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:53:47 GMT

On Thursday, jurors heard from a DNA technician, NOPD investigator, and listened to various recordings of 911 calls from Asia Davis and her neighbors.

Puppy stolen in Uptown armed robbery, police say

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:26:05 GMT

Police are investigating the theft of a 13-week-old Pit Bull mix during a robbery on Tuesday.

Woman discovered after 24-year disappearance arrested for warrant issued 1 month before she vanished

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:38:04 GMT

Michele Hundley Smith went missing in December 2001, and her disappearance remained a mystery for decades despite investigations by the FBI and DEA.

Shia LaBeouf posts $100K bond after judge revokes release in Mardi Gras battery case

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:09:31 GMT

The actor was ordered to complete rehab and avoid victims after video shows fight outside Marigny bar. His next court date set for March 19.

Warrant shows driver accused of killing JPSO deputy had more than 10 substances in system

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:35:39 GMT

The fatal incident occurred on Airline Highway while Deputy Ohlmeyer was escorting a funeral procession.

Driver arrested for crash that killed Jefferson Parish deputy was impaired, police say

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:40:27 GMT

Ohlmeyer, a 14-year veteran of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, was killed in a crash while escorting a funeral procession on Airline Highway.

18-year-old arrested in deadly Little Woods shooting, police say

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:06:33 GMT

Megill Harris has been charged with second-degree murder of a 17-year-old boy, who was found shot to death on Wednesday afternoon.

Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein's crimes and doesn't recall meeting him

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:41:14 GMT

The closed-door depositions come after months of tense back-and-forth between the Clintons and House Republicans.

St. Charles band teacher accused of inappropriate behavior with a minor

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:10:18 GMT

Officials said Prejean works as a band director in the St. Charles Parish School System, and school authorities have been notified.

Man accused of urging Lafourche teen to kill herself in Roblox messages jailed on 278 counts

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:29:39 GMT

The teenage victim is alive, authorities said.

2 minors hurt in Central City shooting, NOPD investigates

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:32:18 GMT

The shooting happened on Sixth Street around 6:52 p.m. Wednesday.

NOPD intercepts armed group hours before Lundi Gras parades

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:31:12 GMT

Six people were detained after police seized 10 guns, drugs and cash in Central City. Chief says this may have prevented violence along the parade route.

18-year-old detained in connection with deadly Little Woods shooting

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:39:08 GMT

A 17-year-old boy was found shot to death on the 8500 block of Fordham Court Wednesday afternoon.

Arrest made in dogfighting operation, Tangipahoa Parish deputies searching for others involved

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:28:58 GMT

Deputies said they found a boxing ring, two dogs — including one in "concerning condition" — and abandoned cars at the Old Country Dollar Store in Roseland Saturday.

Man on trial for 2023 murder of ex-girlfriend

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:22:43 GMT

Henry Talley Jr. faces multiple charges, including murder, accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend and then running her over with his car, resulting in her death.

Man sentenced for Texas crash that killed founding member of The Chicks

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:10:26 GMT

Laura Lynch died in a head-on collision in rural West Texas in 2023. The driver who hit her pleaded guilty.

14-year-old girl killed in Hammond shooting; 18-year-old arrested, police say

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:47:43 GMT

Police say a 14-year-old girl died after a late-night shooting in Hammond. Investigators arrested an 18-year-old man in the case.

NOPD reports 185 arrests during Mardi Gras parade route enforcement

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:47:16 GMT

Police say 185 arrests were made along parade routes during Carnival season, including felony, weapon, and narcotics-related cases.

NOPD searches for suspect in felony theft investigation

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:32:58 GMT

Investigators say a suspect stole air conditioning parts from several buildings, causing $80,000 in damage.

Several law enforcement cars struck in multi-parish chase, St. Tammany sheriff says

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:24:58 GMT

Tiffany Howard, 41, is facing several charges after deputies say she led them on a chase through three parishes on Tuesday.

Alabama man charged with online abuse of teen in Lafourche Parish on Roblox, faces 278 counts

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:48:21 GMT

Officials say Landen Westfall, 24 met a Lafourche Parish teen online and is accused of abuse, child pornography and encouraging self-harm during chats.

2 hurt in shooting outside Metairie residence, JPSO says

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:02:32 GMT

An official with JPSO confirmed that both victims in a shooting on North Elm Street were taken to the hospital, one of the men is in critical condition.

Bill would make driving over 30 mph above speed limit a felony in Louisiana

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:08:18 GMT

The legislation would create a new criminal offense called “felony speeding.”

$1M reward offered for info leading to the return of Nancy Guthrie as Savannah makes emotional plea

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:56:51 GMT

Nancy Guthrie has been missing since Feb. 1, and officials say they don't have any viable suspects.

Nancy Guthrie abduction suspect may have visited house before, but sheriff says new photos lack timestamp

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:09:05 GMT

An image of the suspect released by the FBI was taken on a day before Nancy Guthrie was abducted, according to ABC News.

One of four charges dropped against woman accused of stealing thousands from elderly victims

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:04:04 GMT

Four victims have come forward to law enforcement accusing Melissa Kagel of taking thousands of their money. Now, she's awaiting trial on one of their accusations.

18-year-old killed in drive-by shooting on I-55, TPSO investigates

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:16:59 GMT

Javion Steptoe was shot and killed on the on-ramp of I-55 at University Avenue, Tangipahoa Parish sheriff's officials are asking for help in the investigation.

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to killing parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:33:14 GMT

Nick Reiner faces two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, who were fatally stabbed in their home.

3 shot near Little Woods neighborhood and 1 detained, NOPD says

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:34:05 GMT

Police say a dispute during a transaction led to the shooting near Morrison Road and Sheffield Street.