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New Orleans Police Department investigates various shootings Tuesday night
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October 16, 2012, 11:07PM
Man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg in the 2200 block of St. Anthony, police say Full story »
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Broadmoor shooting leaves 2 wounded, 1 who had an ankle monitor
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October 16, 2012, 10:14PM
Sheriff issues statement saying the ankle monitor was working properly Full story »
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At Night Out Against Crime events, neighbors take back the night
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October 16, 2012, 9:05PM
Most of the country celebrated Night Out Against Crime in August, taking to the streets in a show of community against crime in their neighborhoods. But across south Louisiana, the event was moved from the heat of summer to the cool of almost autumn. So, on Tuesday, communities headed outside in a concerted effort to take back the night.... Full story »
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Unique Neighborhood Watch group teaches safety to Spanish speakers in New Orleans
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October 16, 2012, 8:15PM
Their first project: a Night Out Against Crime party at a Mid-City beauty salon Full story »
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West Bank residents send strong message during Night Out Against Crime
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October 16, 2012, 8:14PM
In some ways, it seemed like another party. But West Bank residents attending annual Night Out Against Crime gatherings say they are putting criminals on notice that their communities are off limits. From Algiers to Avondale, residents joined forces with police officers, firefighters, elected officials and community leaders to remind themselves of their strength in numbers. "The people here have come... Full story »
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Louisiana Supreme Court dismisses role of politics, race in ruling on chief judge
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October 16, 2012, 7:40PM
Not a 'feather's weight' given to politics, race or personality in favoring Justice Bernette Johnson, court says. Full story »
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Former Judge Joan Benge can practice law again, Supreme Court says
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October 16, 2012, 6:26PM
Three years after the state Supreme Court removed Judge Joan Benge from the 24th Judicial District Court bench because of a 2001 ruling she made in a personal injury case, justices on Tuesday said she'll be able to practice law again. Full story »
Retired Orleans Parish judge considered for key role in nailing down jail consent decree
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October 16, 2012, 6:24PM
Terry Q. Alarcon, who retired from the criminal court bench last year, was discussed Tuesday for the role of special master Full story »
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Incumbent 4th Circuit judge faces challenger recruited by his brother
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October 16, 2012, 6:08PM
Charles Jones admits he thought about bailing on race, but changed his mind Full story »
Pal's Lounge slaying defendant believed witnesses part of 'North New Jersey mafia'
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October 16, 2012, 6:05PM
Several Mid-City friends and neighbors inside Pal's Lounge watched as Erik Traczyk grabbed two strangers at the bar and slashed their necks with a pocket knife. Those witnesses are all members of the "North New Jersey mafia" and should have no credibility in court, Traczyk later told a psychologist. "Because of that, he believed there was no way he... Full story »
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Candidates for 4th Circuit Court of Appeal, Division H
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October 16, 2012, 5:52PM
SANDRA CABRINA JENKINS Personal Political Philosophy and platform CHARLES JONES Personal Political Philosophy and platform Full story »
Stepdad gets 18 months for running down girl in melee over 'Instagram' post
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October 16, 2012, 5:20PM
Paul Amar, 43, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery and simple battery Full story »
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Algiers man booked with burglarizing Belle Chasse store; accomplice wanted
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October 16, 2012, 5:16PM
An Algiers man was arrested in connection with the burglary of a Belle Chasse cigarette store, Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Lonnie Greco announced. Randy Declouet, 31, 1611 Odeon Ave., is accused in the June 27 burglary of the Belle Chasse Cigarette Discount Store. Declouet surrendered to deputies Oct. 5 at the Belle Chasse lockup and was booked with simple burglary... Full story »
Suspect wanted in Metairie contractor fraud case surrenders
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October 16, 2012, 5:12PM
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office detective arrested four suspects in connection with the alleged botched elevation of a Metairie home Full story »
St. Charles Parish crime report
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October 16, 2012, 4:32PM
These incidents were reported on Oct. 16 Full story »
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