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3 days ago
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Man killed in Jefferson house fire
JEFFERSON, La. (WGNO) — The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating after a house fire left one man dead in the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 2. According to the JPSO, they, along with fire personnel, responded to the fire in the 3000 block of D'Aquin Street around 12:55 a.m. Bomb scare reported in Lower Garden District On scene, the attic of a home was seen engulfed in flames. Following the extinguishing of the fire, a man was found inside having been injured by the fire. He was pronounced dead by responders. Investigators say the fire appears to have been accidental, although the exact cause remains under Posts Lindsey Vonn hires former ski great Aksel Lund Svindal as coach ahead of Olympic season GOP Reps. Burchett, Ogles eye Senate seat amid Blackburn gubernatorial bid Drugs, stolen vehicles and illegal firearms allegedly found in Slidell home Commanders QB Jayden Daniels will not play in exhibition opener against Patriots Aaron Anderson named to 2025 Biletnikoff Award preseason watch list Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
05-06-2025
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Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office investigates in-custody death
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Deputies with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office are investigating an in-custody death on Thursday, June 5. The JPSO reported that a male inmate experienced a medical emergency on Wednesday and was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead on Thursday morning. Tractor trailer falls into Metairie canal JPSO officials said an autopsy will determine the cause of death. Additional information was not blocks Democratic effort to combat Pentagon renaming of USNS Harvey Milk President Trump rolls out new travel ban Coastal Isolated Showers & Storms for Thursdays along with triple digit Heat Index Island Strong Music Festival returning to Grand Isle NOPD: Golf cart stolen from Greek Fest grounds Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-05-2025
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Washington Parish jail inmates plan to escape stopped by jail staff
WASHINGTON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — An attempt to break out of a Washington Parish jail was prevented by jail staff. In a post to social media, the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office reported inmate James B. Lorio attempted to escape through the air condition duct in his cell block on Monday, May 26. VIDEO: 62-year-old Lafitte woman hospitalized in Marrero deputy-involved shooting: JPSO Deputies said around 12 a.m., inmates of an adjoining block reported hearing movement in the air ducts and alerted a corrections officer. In a quick response, deputies found that Lorio had return after learning his path was blocked and that officers were notified. He now faces a charge of simple escape for leaving the cell block he was confined flags put pedestrian safety in their own hands Monument to honor Australian and American surfers murdered in Baja unveiled Ford recalling over 1 million vehicles: Here's why Washington Parish jail inmates plan to escape stopped by jail staff Russia sanctions in limbo as GOP defers to Trump Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Jefferson Parish deputies searching for man wanted in connection with fatal Harvey shooting
HARVEY, La. (WGNO) — Deputies with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office are searching for a man who is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Harvey. On April 23, the JPSO reported that an unresponsive man with a gunshot wound was found outside a home in the 1100 block of St. Michael Drive. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Folsom man, mother arrested after discovery of alleged dog fight training operation On Tuesday, May 13, JPSO officials identified 19-year-old Justin Smith, Jr. as a suspect in the investigation. Smith is wanted on charges of first-degree murder and obstruction of justice. Anyone with information about Smith's location can call JPSO Homicide Section Detective Darvelle Carter at 504-364-5300 or Crimestoppers.5 takeaways from Trump's day in Saudi Arabia BMW iX 2025: Eco-Friendly, High-Performance SUV These are the 50 best donut shops in the US, Yelp says SALT Republicans, Johnson to meet as impasse hardens Slidell man arrested following house search, drug bust Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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Deputy fires weapon during arrest: JPSO
TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Officials with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office report that in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 10, a deputy fired his weapon while performing an arrest. According to the JPSO, around 2:40 a.m., a deputy performed a traffic stop on an occupied truck without a license plate in Metairie, which was located behind a business near the intersection of Yale and Hudson streets. One arrested, two killed in separate overnight New Orleans hit-and-runs During the stop, the suspect who was in the driver's seat of the vehicle, identified as 44-year-old Travis Umfrey, of Metairie, allegedly began yelling at the deputy and ignoring all commands. The deputy then reportedly fired his conducted energy weapon at the suspect after he had gotten back into the truck, however Umfrey managed to drive away with a woman still in the passenger seat. Officials say Umfrey then led deputies on a chase across multiple parishes all the way to Interstate 55 near Ponchatoula, where a local law enforcement officer managed to stop the truck using a spike strip. In attempting to arrest Umfrey, the suspect allegedly fought with officers and tried to grab one of their CEWs, prompting a deputy to fire a single round at Umfrey from their service weapon, missing him. Deputies say the struggle continued outside the truck with Umfrey reportedly trying to grab a knife he had clipped on his pants, however he was eventually put into handcuffs and taken into custody. One hospitalized in Seventh Ward shooting Umfrey has been booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center on charges of improper lane usage, operating a motor vehicle while impaired, resisting an officer, simple kidnapping, aggravated flight from an officer, aggravated obstruction of a highway, attempted disarming of a peace officer and resisting a police officer with force or violence. More charges may be added. The investigation is ongoing and no further information was fires weapon during arrest: JPSO Portland park hosting Adam Sandler-themed party One hospitalized in Seventh Ward shooting Man found dead in kangaroo enclosure with 'blunt force injuries,' police say. How dangerous are they? 'Mother's Day Special' Louisiana Right To Life offers free baby essentials to mothers Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
