The NOPD has obtained arrest warrants for Brittiny Williams (pictured at left, DOB: 01-26-1992) and Keyonita Thomas (pictured at right, DOB: 12-04-1985) in connection with a simple robbery incident that occurred on September 18, 2018 in the 3600 block of Garden Oaks Drive. Through investigation, detectives learned that at about 5:50 a.m., the victim was […]
The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) has planned aerial and truck mosquito abatement tonight from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Orleans Parish. Areas include Elysian Fields Avenue to Venetian Isles, and from Hayne Boulevard to Interstate-10/610. NOMTRCB recently began a new notification system. More information can be obtained by signing […]
Mayor Cantrell today kicked off the Blue & Green Corridors Project in Gentilly. The goal of the Blue & Green Corridors Project is to help manage stormwater and reduce flooding by creating a network of canals and natural drainage features. The Mayor also invited residents to participate in the design and implementation of the project […]
The NOPD is preparing for the 35th Annual Kelly Marrione National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Superintendent Michael Harrison is encouraging all community members to host a neighborhood block party to raise awareness of best-practices for preventing and reporting crime. The 2018 Night Out Against Crime Kick-off event will take place at 5 […]
The NOPD is searching for a subject wanted in connection with a simple burglary that occurred in the Fourth District. On September 11, 2018 a simple burglary of a shed occurred in the 500 block of Pacific Avenue. During the course of the investigation Woodrow Gibson, (B/M, D.O.B.: 03-19-1984) was developed as the subject accused […]
The NOPD is searching for a motorcycle stolen from the Fourth District. The incident occurred on September 17, 2018 around 3 a.m. in the 100 block of Aurora Drive. The motorcycle is described as a red 2015 Yamaha R Spec Bolt with Louisiana license plate MC606409. The motorcycle was parked a yard which was secured […]
Mayor LaToya Cantrell today announced the launch of CleanUpNOLA, a city-wide, fully coordinated initiative that will unite the efforts of multiple civil departments and the community behind a single goal for a cleaner, healthier and more welcoming city. “CleanUpNOLA is something that is very near and dear to me because it speaks to so much […]
The NOPD’s Traffic Division will conduct an upcoming sobriety checkpoint within Orleans Parish. The checkpoint will be in operation from 9:00 p.m. on Friday, September 14, 2018 to 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2018. During this time, motorists will experience minimal delays at the checkpoint and should have the proper documentation available if requested […]
14 City of New Orleans public safety personnel will be deployed to the East Coast to assist with the emergency response to Hurricane Florence through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). Ten members of the Louisiana Task Force-1 Urban Search and Rescue Team will assist with swift-water rescue operations. That includes six members from the […]
The Human Relations Commission issued the following statement on the vandalism this week of Northshore Jewish Congregation: “As the human rights office for the City of New Orleans, the Human Relations Commission strongly condemns the recent anti-Semitic attack on the synagogue in Mandeville, our St. Tammany Parish neighbor on the Northshore. Greater New Orleans is home […]
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