Natasha Robin

Chief Shaun Ferguson wants to re-assure the public that his department will remain committed to stopping crime, but he says they face some serious challenges in 2021.

It turns out, when two gunmen ambushed and opened fire on a Lakeview homeowner Tuesday morning, one of them may have shot the other.

The entire incident was caught on surveillance video.

“We have to live in fear and people work hard for the things that they earn and to be carjacked is really sad. I just think we need more police officers in New Orleans East."

As 2020 comes to an end, the violence that plaques the city continues.

14-year-old Jamere Alfred couldn’t wait for Christmas day.

The 200th victim, a female, who police say may also be the suspect of an armed carjacking.

Around 3 a.m. on Monday, surveillance cameras outside of JetGo and Shawarma On the Go captured four people attempting to break-in.

New Orleans Police Chief Shaun Ferguson says there was a lack of planning and tactical decision-making that unfolded on the Crescent City Connection back in June when police deployed tear gas and rubber balls into a crowd of protesters.

People who live and work in the Uptown area are on edge. Armed robberies and carjackings are happening in the middle of the day.

Un empleado de la estación Shell, identificado como Abd Del Ghader Sylla, de 30 años, fue asesinado a tiros en la madrugada del lunes durante un robo a mano armada, según la policía de Kenner.

With an increase of COVID cases spreading across the state, there’s more anticipation than ever about the availability of a vaccine. Ochsner Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert Hart believes the approval for a vaccine could happen soon.

Police say the victim had only been working at the gas station for a few days

For Deronta Laugand, the loss is immeasurable. His step-father was murdered, and his mother stabbed multiple times at the hands of his brother, who was ultimately shot and killed.

Locally, an organization called, ‘Peek Insight’ works to bring about change, but in a different way.

More people are testing positive and the numbers are rising once again. The Governor warns, this surge of COVID-19 is worse than ever before.

The Police Association of New Orleans sent a letter this morning to the Mayor and the City Council warning of what they call a catastrophic staffing crisis.

Citywide, carjacking incidents spiked 118 percent, according to city-data.

Police Chief Shaun Ferguson says he wants the public to know that his officers are committed and working hard to keep the city safe.

According to city data, carjackings are up 106 percent this year compared to last.

“This year, we know and acknowledge that homicides are up,” says NOPD Police Chief Shaun Ferguson.

On the campaign trail, the candidates touted criminal justice reform and fixing racial disparities.

The City of New Orleans is requesting relief from court orders to build a new jail building, and do away with a temporary facility that now sits behind the main jail building.

Tulane and Loyola students were taken aback when they learned an armed robbery unfolded in Audubon Park at the fountain, a popular hangout for the college students.

During a round table discussion today, leaders of the NOPD, Fire Department and EMS talked about the impacts on their departments.

The Jefferson Parish School system threatens another virtual learner with expulsion and ultimately suspended him for an incident involving a BB gun in his home.

Gregory Rusovich with the New Orleans Crime Coalition says 81 percent of people say they feel safe in their neighborhood. Still, he says one of the biggest areas of improvement is the NOPD’s ability to solve violent crime.

In a letter to the city, the Krewe of NOMTOC requested to cancel its parade based on the COVID-19 pandemic and the fact that the krewe is facing extreme economic hardships.

Downtown New Orleans looks like a ghost town compared to what it normally looks like during a Monday night Saints game.

Chief Shaun Ferguson says it’s time for swift action as the violent crime across New Orleans continues to rise. Homicides in the city right now are up year to date 60 percent. Non-fatal shootings are up 40 percent.