ALERT: Endangered/Missing Child Advisory

UPDATE – The two children have been found safe. The mother and suspect, 33-year-old Latina Marie Oates is in custody. Any further inquiries should be forwarded to Laurel Police Department. The Louisiana State Police has issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory on behalf of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations and Laurel Police Department. Louisiana […]

Louisiana Law Enforcement Statement on COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation Restrictions

Louisiana Law Enforcement has issued the following statement on COVID-19 emergency proclamation restrictions. Louisiana State Law (RS 29:724) gives the Governor authority to set restrictions on gatherings and businesses in the interest of public safety and to prevent spread of COVID-19.  These proclamations and declarations have the power of law. As such, local, parish, and […]

NOPD Seeking Vehicle Used in First District Auto Burglary

The NOPD is seeking information that will lead to the location of the pictured vehicle used in an auto burglary incident that occurred on March 15, 2020. At around 12:52 a.m., the occupants of the pictured vehicle were seen burglarizing two other vehicles parked in the 4000 block of Ulloa Street.  Multiple pairs of “Nike” […]

JEFFERSON PARISH COVID-19 UPDATES

We know now more than ever, it is critically important to fulfill our duty in delivering essential services to our community. As of Monday, March 16, 2020 the following Jefferson Parish services are operating. Please keep in mind that this list can change quickly. We will continue to advise if changes are made: Public Works […]

GOV. EDWARDS ANNOUNCES AGGRESSIVE MEASURES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19

Yesterday, Gov. John Bel Edwards took additional significant measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Louisiana, further limiting the size of gatherings to fewer than 50 people, closing casinos, bars and movie theaters and limiting restaurants to delivery, take out and drive-through orders only. These changes are effective statewide at midnight. Operations may be […]

MAYOR CANTRELL CALLS ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES TO PROVIDE FREE INTERNET AND PUBLIC WI-FI TO K-12 STUDENTS WITHOUT ACCESS

Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued the following statement yesterday (March 16, 2020), calling on telecommunications companies to ensure free Internet and public Wi-Fi to area K-12 students who do not currently have access: “While we are practicing social distancing, digital connectivity has become ever more important. Today, I am calling on our telecommunications partners at AT&T, CenturyLink, […]