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NOPD Makes Arrests in Three Separate Homicide Investigations

by Karen A Boudrie

March 17, 2026

Categories: Be on the Lookout, On Duty

Topics: Arrests, Good Police Work, Homicide, Second District, Seventh District

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 Seeking Public's Assistance in Locating Persons of Interest in Homicide Investigation

NOPD Seeking Public's Assistance in Locating Persons of Interest in Homicide Investigation

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating three persons of interest in connection with a homicide investigation.

 

Suspect Wanted For Burglary

Suspect Wanted For Burglary

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

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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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 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).

NOPD Proactive Patrols Lead to Arrests For Illegal Weapons

NOPD Proactive Patrols Lead to Arrests For Illegal Weapons

Members of NOPD's Gang Reduction Intervention Partnership (GRIP) arrested four subjects and confiscated several illegal weapons while on a proactive patrol in the Fourth District.

NOPD Make Arrest in Fatal Accident that Killed JPSO Deputy

NOPD Make Arrest in Fatal Accident that Killed JPSO Deputy

After a three-week investigation, NOPD Traffic Fatality Investigators have arrested Erica Smith Katsanis, (White female DOB: 07/31/1972).  She was arrested on Wednesday February 25, 2026 and booked on one count of vehicular homicide (LAR.S. 14:32.1) in connection with the death of Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Deputy Christopher Olhmeyer.

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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.

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.

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for October 19-25, 2025

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for October 19-25, 2025

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of October 19-25, 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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