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 […]
The Louisiana National Guard, as directed by Governor John Bel Edwards, has activated over 94 Soldiers and Airmen so far, not to include full-time Guardsmen, to assist with the COVID-19 response, March 17. The number of Guardsmen activated and equipment utilized is anticipated to increase until the situation is stabilized. The Louisiana National Guard has […]
Mayor LaToya Cantrell today announced that, response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the City of New Orleans is waiving fines, fees, interest and penalties on sales tax payments due to the City for 60 days. In addition, the City will extend the renewal period for ABOs up to 30 days without penalty. “The impacts of COVID-19 […]
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 officers are searching for Wardell Claverie (DOB: 09/14/1999), who is wanted for his alleged involvement in an aggravated assault with a firearm and simple assault incident that occurred in the Fourth District. On Sunday, March 15, 2020 at or around 5:48 p.m., Claverie reportedly arrived to the victim’s residence located in the 1600 block of […]
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” […]
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 […]
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 LaToya Cantrell today took further steps to protect residents and respond even more aggressively to the COVID-19 outbreak. “Our rules in New Orleans will in some cases be going further than what the state has announced. We are facing the most widespread impacts from this crisis here in Orleans, and our response must be […]
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, […]
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