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NOPD, JPSO Dismantle Multi-Parish Drug Trafficking Operation

by Aaron E. Looney

March 23, 2026

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Good Police Work, Narcotics, Partnerships

NOPD, JPSO Dismantle Multi-Parish Drug Trafficking Operation

A coordinated, multi-agency investigation has dismantled a large-scale drug trafficking and indoor cultivation operation spanning Orleans and Jefferson Parishes, resulting in the seizure of hundreds of marijuana plants, illegal narcotics, and a cache of firearms including fully automatic weapons.

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NOPD Makes Arrests in Three Separate Homicide Investigations
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NOPD Proactive Patrols Lead to Arrests For Illegal Weapons
March 2, 2026

NOPD Proactive Patrols Lead to Arrests For Illegal Weapons

NOPD Arrests & Proactiveness lead to Successful Mardi Gras
February 25, 2026

NOPD Arrests & Proactiveness lead to Successful Mardi Gras

NOPD Arrests Multiple Suspects, Recovers Stolen Property in Ongoing Eighth District Pickpocketing Investigation
February 15, 2026

NOPD Arrests Multiple Suspects, Recovers Stolen Property in Ongoing Eighth District Pickpocketing Investigation

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Suspect Wanted For Theft

Suspect Wanted For Theft

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating a suspect wanted for theft.

NOPD Investigating Homicide in Eighth District - Tulane Officer Involved Shooting

NOPD Investigating Homicide in Eighth District - Tulane Officer Involved Shooting

The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that left one adult male dead and two additional individuals critically injured. The incident occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m. in the 1400 block of Tulane Avenue.

Missing Juvenile Sought by the Third District

Missing Juvenile Sought by the Third District

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a missing juvenile. 

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Suspect Arrested For Murder

Suspect Arrested For Murder

New Orleans Police have arrested a suspect wanted for murder.

Suspects Arrested For Drugs And Firearms

Suspects Arrested For Drugs And Firearms

New Orleans Police in cooperation with the Louisiana State Police and the FBI have arrested two suspects for illegal possession of drugs and firearms after a pursuit.

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NOPD Arrests Fugitive After Six-Hour Standoff

NOPD Arrests Fugitive After Six-Hour Standoff

NOPD has arrested a fugitive wanted in connection with two shootings and an aggravated battery with a firearm after a six-hour standoff in the Fifth District last night (March 24, 2026).

NOPD, JPSO Dismantle Multi-Parish Drug Trafficking Operation

NOPD, JPSO Dismantle Multi-Parish Drug Trafficking Operation

A coordinated, multi-agency investigation has dismantled a large-scale drug trafficking and indoor cultivation operation spanning Orleans and Jefferson Parishes, resulting in the seizure of hundreds of marijuana plants, illegal narcotics, and a cache of firearms including fully automatic weapons.

NOPD Makes Arrests in Three Separate Homicide Investigations

NOPD Makes Arrests in Three Separate Homicide Investigations

The NOPD has made arrests in three separate homicide investigations, with the latest apprehension early this morning (March 17, 2026).

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NOPD Investigating Homicide in Eighth District - Tulane Officer Involved Shooting

NOPD Investigating Homicide in Eighth District - Tulane Officer Involved Shooting

The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that left one adult male dead and two additional individuals critically injured. The incident occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m. in the 1400 block of Tulane Avenue.

NOPD, NHTSC Work to Deter Drunk Driving through “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign This Winter Holiday Season

NOPD, NHTSC Work to Deter Drunk Driving through “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign This Winter Holiday Season

From December 10, 2025, through January 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the NOPD are stepping up efforts to stop impaired driving and protect road users’ safety in alignment with the winter holiday high-visibility enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for October 26-November 1, 2025

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for October 26-November 1, 2025

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of October 26-November 1, 2025. Please note that these statistical figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

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NOPD Arrests & Proactiveness lead to Successful Mardi Gras

NOPD Arrests & Proactiveness lead to Successful Mardi Gras

The NOPD today (February 25, 2026) briefed media on some of the statistics compiled from its law enforcement operations during the City of New Orleans’ officially recognized 10-day 2026 Mardi Gras period (February 6-17).

NOPD to Conduct Upcoming Sobriety Checkpoint

NOPD to Conduct Upcoming Sobriety Checkpoint

NOPD’s Traffic Division will conduct an upcoming sobriety checkpoint in Orleans Parish. The checkpoint will operate between the hours of 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, and 5:00 a.m. on Monday, January 30, 2026.

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NOPD, NHTSC Work to Deter Drunk Driving through “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign This Winter Holiday Season

NOPD, NHTSC Work to Deter Drunk Driving through “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign This Winter Holiday Season

From December 10, 2025, through January 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the NOPD are stepping up efforts to stop impaired driving and protect road users’ safety in alignment with the winter holiday high-visibility enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

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