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If a New Orleans police officer hands you a traffic ticket after pulling you over, the first thing you’ll likely do is drive away, cursing under your breath and lamenting how much this just ruined your day. But once you get

With the recent national debate regarding gun control, gun violence and gun laws in general have come to the forefront. Violent crimes in New Orleans are consistently a concern for the community, however, gun violence is...

You’re relaxing at home when suddenly there is a loud and unexpected knock on the door. It’s not a friendly neighbor or a girl scout selling cookies – it’s the police. They sternly tell you they have a search warrant

When you leave your children with a babysitter, you are placing a great deal of trust in the fact that they will be well taken care of. For many parents, choosing a reliable adult you can count on to put your kids’...

In March of this year, a three-year-old girl in Ville Platte, Louisiana was found dead in her mother’s car after being left there alone for an unknown period. Tragedies like this are all too common – and completely...

For most people, a sobriety checkpoint is something they would prefer to get through as quickly as possible. After all, these tend to be a hindrance to your travels and could even wind up with some unexpected consequences, if

In recent years, police behavior has come into the spotlight. Targeted police brutality has been discussed across multiple forums. Although the spike in violence may seem recent to outside observers, those who have been...

It’s that time of year again. The days are longer, the temperatures are rising, and festival season is underway. We love this spring-time feeling, where everyone and everything feels a little more energized. So, we fully...

For many people, it goes without saying: getting involved with drug dealing is a dangerous choice that should be avoided. However, for others, illegal narcotic distribution is just a way of life. There are a variety of...

Last Thursday New Orleans Police found a 42-year old man slumped over his steering wheel at the 12000 block of North Interstate 10 Service Road in New Orleans East. Officers discovered Iben Oneal in possession of 83...

Two vehicles crashed at 5am Thursday morning while racing along Hayne Boulevard in Little Woods, according to New Orleans police. Involved in the incident was a silver Toyota 4-Runner and a white Chevy Tahoe, both of which...

If you have a driver’s license, and even if you don’t, then chances are that you’ve heard the old saying, “Don’t drink and drive.” Unlike many commonly heard phrases, this is one that you really should pay...

New Orleans Criminal District Court Judge Arthur Hunter has denied a challenge to the constitutionality of Louisiana’s non-unanimous jury scheme by an accused murderer.  Christopher Lee, 26, had been charged with murdering

While conducting a routine traffic stop in St. Helen Parish on January 27th, a state trooper was struck by a passing driver and admitted to a local hospital with moderate injuries. The officer had pulled over another motorist

If you’re a driver, you’ve likely heard the warning, “Don’t drink and drive” more times than you can count. While for some, the repetition of this phrase may feel annoying or redundant, it’s important to note that

When most people think of deadly accidents, they imagine a massive car pile-up, or fiery crash involving multiple vehicles. While these certainly can be fatal situations, they are not the only kinds of accident that can take

December and all its festivities are over.  As we’ve finally packed away all the decorations from Christmas, Chanukah, and New Years Eve, you may have found that you’ve packed on a few pounds here or there from indulging

A study published over the summer suggested that Louisiana had one of the highest rates for gun-related charges. Though violent crimes, including homicide and assault with a deadly weapon, are included in the laundry list of