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The NOPD is investigating a homicide by cutting in the Seventh District that occurred on May 13, 2025.
The NOPD is investigating a homicide by shooting in the Sixth District that occurred on May 13, 2025.
Today (May 13, 2025) the NOPD – aided by the U.S. Marshals and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office – arrested Evans Rogers (black male, DOB: 05-01-2006) in its investigation of an attempted homicide incident that occurred on May 14, 2025, in the 1600 block of Elizardi Boulevard.
As of May 13, 2025, The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works contractor, RNGD Construction, LLC, will temporarily close the 5000 and 5100 blocks Southbound Lane of Frenchmen Street to begin mill and overlay work in effort to finish roadway restoration in your area. This closure is expected to remain in effect for two weeks and will reopen approximately on May 27, 2025. Motorist traveling on Frenchmen St. will be detoured to Timoleon St. to Elysian Fields Ave. or Selma St. to Elysian Fields Ave.
The NOPD is investigating a homicide in the Seventh District that occurred last night (May 12, 2025).
NEW ORLEANS - Councilman Freddie King III is proud to announce the 3rd Annual District C Crawfish Boil, set to take place on May 24th, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Federal City Green Space, located at 2500 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans. This beloved community event promises a day filled with delicious food, lively entertainment, and vibrant camaraderie among residents.
New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for simple kidnapping.
New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating a suspect wanted for aggravated assault with a firearm.
The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of May 4-10, 2025. Please note that these statistical figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.
May 9, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans announces that Orleans Parish residents can now apply for a residential re-roofing permit through the Department of Safety and Permits, starting today. A re-roofing permit must be obtained prior to the replacement of 50 percent or more of a roof on one-and-two-family dwellings. This new permitting process resulted from the passing of Ordinance 30,235 MCS.
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On May 7, 2018, LaToya Cantrell made history as New Orleans’ first woman mayor in its 300-year history. After that historic victory, Mayor Cantrell was inaugurated to a second term on January 10, 2022. Her passion for the City of Yes and her dedication to its residents remains stronger than ever.
Mayor Cantrell remains focused on the issues of public safety, infrastructure, affordable housing and improving the quality of life for all New Orleans residents.
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