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CRIME & SAFETY
Formally incarcerated woman turns her life around in the biggest possible way
NEW ORLEANS — A tale of resilience and redemption, a formally incarcerated woman has turned her life around after her release. She's not only rebuilt herself but is helping other incarcerated women get their second chance. One word that describes Danena Williams is 'determined.' Williams said, "I have always...
3 teens arrested after French Quarter tour guide killed in armed robbery, police say
A Chalmette native who adored French bulldogs and motorcycles, Kristie Thibodeaux was “very indecisive,” said her brother, Michael Gioe. But recently, she’d found her passion in hospitality. Thibodeaux’s job as a French Quarter tour guide was the perfect fit for her energetic, caring personality. “Kristie liked...
Video: Family rescued from canal after crash
METAIRIE, La. — The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident that ended with a van in a canal in Metairie as a hit-and-run. But investigators say it’s too early to say who hit whom. WWL Lousiana spoke with the family that was rescued from the canal....
15-year-old accused of killing French Quarter tour guide no stranger to criminal justice system, report finds
Two adult teens booked in the death of a French Quarter tour guide Sunday say their 15-year-old alleged accomplice was the one who pulled the trigger. And that 15-year-old has been in and out of juvenile lockup a number of times.
New Orleans Police believe 14-year-old girl missing since May could be human trafficking victim
NEW ORLEANS — A 14-year-old girl who went missing may be a victim of human trafficking, New Orleans Police said Monday. According to the NOPD, Kristhal Chinchilla-Canizales went missing after visiting a downtown New Orleans museum on May 22. Chinchilla-Canizales was last seen wearing a black Harley-Davidson pullover and a blue yoga-style jumpsuit, police said.
Report: 2 Troop NOLA officers injured during Bourbon St. arrest
NEW ORLEANS — Two Troop NOLA officers were injured during a drug arrest on Bourbon Street. According to our partners at The Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate, one officer suffered a serious neck injury, and the other had minor injuries. NOLA.com says police saw a suspicious person, and he...
Letters: Focus on crashes doesn't overshadow that troopers helping New Orleans
Recently, the newspaper has prominently featured articles regarding auto accidents resulting from Louisiana State Police pursuing stolen or erratically driven vehicles in New Orleans. The intent of the articles seems to be one of criticism. The logic is that too often these pursuits result in property damage and/or personal injury...
Inmate stabbed during fight at Orleans Parish Prison
NOPD officials say a closed circuit television recording shows the victim and the suspect fighting inside the jail. During that fight, the suspect pulled a weapon and stabbed the victim in the back and neck several times.
Family members say they called 911 'numerous times' before finding their loved ones dead
NEW ORLEANS — City leaders are reacting to an apparent murder-suicide that happened in the Leonidas neighborhood Saturday morning. Police say a man and woman were found dead in a home on Monroe Street around 8 a.m., but family members of the victims tell WWL Louisiana that they knew about the situation much sooner than that.
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