Trouble Topics

05/01/2025

19 people, including an Atlanta HVAC technician, were arrested as part of a "child predator" sting across Georgia: https://2wsb.tv/3Yor2Fv

03/11/2025

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

According to investigators, around 4:00 p.m. on January 17, 2025 the pictured suspect was one of two individuals who forced their way into a residence in the 2800 block of Louisiana Avenue. Once inside, the two suspects took cash and property from the victim before fleeing. The pictured suspect is believed to frequent the area of the 2900 block of Louisiana Avenue.

Anyone with information regarding the crime or the identities of the two suspects is asked to call Sixth District detectives at 504-658-6060 or to anonymously call Crimestoppersat 504-822-1111.

03/11/2025

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

According to investigators, the pictured suspect stole an automobile around 7:45 a.m. on March 7, 2025 from the 4600 block of General DeGaulle Drive.

Anyone with information about the crime or the identity of the suspect is asked to call Fourth District detectives at 504-658-6040 or to anonymously call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

03/11/2025

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

According to investigators, around 5:12 p.m. on January 28, 2025 the pictured suspect entered a business in the 11800 block of the North I-10 Service Road and purchased a 2023 Dodge Challenger after presenting what appeared to be a valid Louisiana driving license. The information on the license was later found to be false, except for the photograph which matched the appearance of the wanted suspect.

Anyone with information regarding the crime or the wanted suspect is asked to call Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070 or to anonymously call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

03/11/2025

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for aggravated battery by cutting.

Wanted is Janiyah Kepp (pictured), Black female, DOB 04/19/2005).

According to investigators, around 2:00 p.m. on March 9, 2025 Janiyah Kepp was involved in an altercation with multiple victims in the 4900 block of Flake Avenue. During the altercation, Janiyah Kepp used a knife to wound several victims.

Anyone with information about the crimes or the location of Janiyah Kepp is asked to call Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070 or to anonymously call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

03/07/2025

UPDATE🚨🚨🚨

Buchanan was taken into custody without incident. Thanks to TPSO for their assistance.

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March 7, 2025, City of Hammond, LA – On March 6, 2025, the Hammond Police Department began investigating a kidnapping that occurred in the parking lot of T-Mobile, located at 1720 West Thomas Street.

During the investigation, HPD learned from a witness that her sister had been abducted by an ex-boyfriend, Jarvis Buchanan, 21 years old of Baton Rouge. Buchanan went to T-Mobile to locate his ex-girlfriend. Buchanan then forcefully grabbed her and forced her into the front passenger seat of his vehicle. Buchanan then left the area with the female still in the vehicle.

Detectives were able to determine Buchanan was in the Baton Rouge/Gonzales area. With the assistance of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police Troop A, and the Gonzales Police Department, Buchanan's vehicle was located around Gonzales. Louisiana State Police attempted to stop the the vehicle—resulting in a vehicle pursuit.

The pursuit came to an end in Lutcher, where Buchanan fled on foot into the woods. The victim was located in the front passenger seat and is now safe. Buchanan has not been caught at this time and is a wanted fugitive.

HPD is asking for the public's assistance in locating Buchanan, who is wanted for Aggravated Kidnapping (by HPD), as well as Aggravated Criminal Damage (by TPSO).

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Jarvis Buchanan is asked to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at 985-277-5758 or [email protected], via the Hammond Police Department's page, or through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s anonymous tip line at 1-800-554-5245. Be a part of the solution and you may be eligible for a cash reward.

02/22/2025