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1 dead after car crash on I-610 near Elysian Fields exit, New Orleans police say
A man was killed in a car crash on Interstate 610 near the Elysian Fields exit Wednesday morning, according to the New Orleans Police Department. Officers responded to a call at 5:52 a.m. reporting a crash between a Chevrolet Camaro and an 18-wheeler. Paramedics pronounced the driver of the Camaro dead at the scene.
Tragic Shooting on Bourbon Street Claims Life of SeaWorld Employee and Father of Two
Tragic Shooting on Bourbon Street Claims Life of SeaWorld Employee and Father of Two. Christopher Oatts Jr. Killed in Senseless Violence on Bourbon Street: Community Mourns. In a tragic incident on Bourbon Street Christopher Oatts Jr. a devoted father of two and SeaWorld employee from Orlando lost his life to senseless violence while visiting New Orleans, according to the published article of THE ADVOCATE. The 39-year-old described as a man with no criminal history and a deep commitment to his family was fatally struck by a stray bullet during a gunfight between two women Mia Lindsey 22 and Mariah Campbell 26. Oatts Jr. had stepped outside his hotel room early in the morning innocently checking something on his phone when the chaos unfolded. Christopher Oatts Sr. his father recounted the heart-wrenching moment he received the devastating news describing how his wife collapsed in grief upon hearing that their son had been killed.
More indictments handed down in bizarre Marrero shooting with rival robbery schemes
A Jefferson Parish grand jury has handed down more indictments for three men accused in the unusual death of a Waggaman man, who authorities say was shot when the men he had planned to rob tried to rob him, as well. Tommy Encalade, 25, of Jean Lafitte, Marlon Borras, 21,...
New Orleans child bitten by alligator; wildlife officers searching for 6-foot gator
NEW ORLEANS — A child was bitten by an alligator over the weekend in New Orleans. According to a spokesperson for New Orleans EMS, a child was bitten Sunday night in Bayou St. John near Lake Pontchartrain. The child was taken to Children's Hospital and is considered stable. According...
New Orleans residents, visitors react to Donald Trump’s attempted assassination
Reactions are pouring in from around the nation following Saturday's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. In New Orleans, residents and visitors are still processing the news.
9-year-old boy attacked by alligator in Lake Pontchartrain, NOFD says
NEW ORLEANS — A 9-year-old boy was attacked by an alligator over the weekend while swimming in Lake Pontchartrain, according to Nola.com. The incident happened on the evening of Sunday, Jul.14 when the boy went swimming with his family in the lake. The boy was bitten on his left...
New Orleans mayor's former security guard, 3 other officers accused of releasing information of woman accused of stalking mayor
Four New Orleans police officers have been accused of releasing personal information of a woman who was accused by New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell of stalking, according to WDSU sources. Anne Breaud was accused of stalking Cantrell back in May. The case was dismissed; however, Breaud's attorney issued subpoenas for...
New Orleans Police Department searching for 3 persons of interest in Bywater homicide
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is searching for three persons of interest in connection with a homicide in Bywater last Wednesday morning. NOPD says Jasmine Hiatt, 23, Nicole Galvis, 34, and Trey Thompson, 31, are all person of interest in the case and are needed for questioning.
Man wanted after being seen on camera looking into home near Tulane
NEW ORLEANS — The Tulane University Police Department has issued a safety notification after reports of a man looking through the window of a residence near campus. This happened in the 1200 block of Lowerline Street between 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The woman...
Gator attacks 9-year-old boy in Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans Fire Department says
A 9-year-old boy sustained a laceration and puncture wounds to his left leg in an alligator attack Sunday evening while swimming with family in Lake Pontchartrain, according to the New Orleans Fire Department. Capt. Stefan Schmidt of Engine 13, who rendered aid along with personnel from New Orleans Emergency Medical...
Deputies, inmate arrested in Orleans jail contraband case
According to our partners at NOLA.com, deputies Thomya Bryant and Giona Gibson are accused of smuggling Suboxone strips to an inmate, Kevin Ratliff. Former deputy Dymond Smith was also arrested in connection with the case.
35-year-old from Folsom dies following pedestrian crash in Chalmette
CHALMETTE – Today around 4:30 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop B began investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on LA 39 near Pelitere Drive. The crash ultimately claimed the life of 35-year-old Andrew Sartalamacchia of Folsom. The preliminary investigation revealed that Sartalamacchia was walking north on...
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