
For reasons still under investigation, the vehicle veered to the left. His vehicle then traveled across both northbound lanes and struck a tree.
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Dep. Joseph Fourcade was driving to assist another deputy just after 6 p.m. He was headed south on Bert Kouns when Bryan James, 27 of Shreveport, the driver of the tractor-trailer headed north, turned left onto Julie Frances Drive.
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Jacquen Hunter graduated NOPD's academy Friday (Dec. 15) as part of Recruit Class No. 180, according to the department. In a video posted to the NOPD's website, Jaquen Hunter said that she felt the support of her late sister throughout the process of becoming an officer.
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An East Baton Rouge, LA, deputy shot and nearly killed in the line of duty in 2016 may be forced to leave his rehabilitation center by his insurance company.
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The widow of a Lafayette (LA) Police Officer killed in the line of duty this month has signed up for retiree health insurance with the city. But she feels that the city government has failed her family, a statement issued this evening says.
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A man on trial in the death of a New Orleans police officer was declared incompetent to stand trial Thursday — a day after he smuggled feces into the courtroom and smeared them on his face and mouth during jury selection.
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New Orleans police officer Marcus McNeil tussled with his accused killer and used his stun gun before he was fatally shot early Friday, according to a warrant for the shooter's arrest.
Read More →Fans booed New Orleans Saints players who knelt before the presentation of the American flag and the singing of the national anthem Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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New Orleans Police Department Officer Marcus McNeil, 29, was shot and killed on patrol early Friday morning. The shooting suspect will face first-degree murder charges, according to NOPD Supt. Michael Harrison.
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A nine-year veteran of the Lafayette (LA) Police Department was shot and killed Sunday night at a convenience store on Moss Street by a gunman who was soon taken into custody.
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