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04-06-2025
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New Orleans police searching for suspect in St. Claude art heist
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department is trying to identify and locate a suspect in an art theft investigation. The case is the latest one to roll on the Wheel of Justice. According to police, the crime happened around 2:40 in the afternoon on May 22 at a business in the 2300 block of Saint Claude Avenue. Police also released a security camera image of the suspect. New Orleans police searching for three suspects accused of trying to steal a car The business is located inside the New Orleans Healing Center. Workers there told WGNO News that the suspect peeled two paintings from their frames in the library that's in the building. For more details on the case, including the image of the suspect, watch the video at the top of this story. If you can help police close the case, call CrimeStoppers at 504-822-1111. You don't have to reveal your name or testify in court, and you could be eligible to earn a cash reward. New Orleans police searching for Jeep thieves caught on camera So far, more than 475 people have been booked after their cases rolled on the Wheel of Orleans police searching for suspect in St. Claude art heist Three arrested in St. John Parish drug bust OPSO discusses funding needs for jail repairs with city council 'Blessing of the Fleet' ceremony held in New Orleans at start of Hurricane Season NORD Splash Day summer kickoff Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-06-2025
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Social media video appears to show escaped New Orleans inmate Antoine Massey pleading case
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Law enforcement officials are investigating videos posted to social media that appear to show escaped New Orleans inmate Antoine Massey. In the videos posted to Instagram, a person who appears to be Massey speaks directly to the camera and refutes allegations regarding his original arrest and the circumstances surrounding his escape. Kidnapping suspect wanted in Jefferson, St. Charles parishes Louisiana State Police officials confirmed that they are aware of the video and issued a statement saying, 'All video and surveillance evidence is part of the ongoing investigation and search for the escaped inmates. We cannot provide additional information that may hinder investigative leads or law enforcement operations.' Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson issued the following statement: The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office is aware of a video circulating online that appears to show Antoine Massey, one of two individuals still at large following a recent escape from the Orleans Justice Center. 'If the individual depicted in the video is indeed Antoine Massey, we strongly urge him to come forward and turn himself in to the proper authorities. Cooperating with law enforcement is in his best interest and may help avoid additional charges. It is important that justice is served appropriately and that due process is followed.' We continue to work closely with local, state, and federal partners to ensure both individuals are safely apprehended. Anyone with information should contact Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111. You can remain anonymous. Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson The videos were posted more than two weeks into the Orleans police searching for suspect in St. Claude art heist Three arrested in St. John Parish drug bust OPSO discusses funding needs for jail repairs with city council 'Blessing of the Fleet' ceremony held in New Orleans at start of Hurricane Season NORD Splash Day summer kickoff Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-06-2025
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Three arrested in St. John Parish drug bust
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Three people have been arrested following a drug bust that happened in St. John the Baptist Parish on Friday, May 30. According to the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office, the arrests came following a months-long investigation, and particularly the investigation into one of the suspects, identified as 43-year-old Amandzo Williams, beginning back in late April. That investigation led to search warrants being executed on two homes in LaPlace, one in the 1100 block of Heather Lane and the other in the 100 block of Apricot Street, resulting in the arrests of three suspects, identified as Amandzo, 55-year-old Grant Williams and 42-year-old Namoel Richardson. New Orleans jail escapee releases videos, prompting search of home where they were made, source says Investigators also say that during the searches, the following items were seized: two firearms, around 100 grams of crack cocaine, around 1100 methamphetamine tablets, around 700 grams of marijuana and over $6,500 in cash. The suspects have been booked on the following charges: Amandzo, held on a $176,500 bond: Possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine. Possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. Possession with the intent to distribute marijuana. Possession of a firearm with a CDS. Possession of drug paraphernalia. Transactions involving proceeds from CDS activity. Grant, held on a $201,500 bond: Possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine. Possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. Possession with the intent to distribute marijuana. Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Possession of a firearm with a CDS. Possession of drug paraphernalia. Transactions involving proceeds from CDS activity. Richardson, held on a $6,500 bond: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Possession of Orleans police searching for suspect in St. Claude art heist Three arrested in St. John Parish drug bust OPSO discusses funding needs for jail repairs with city council 'Blessing of the Fleet' ceremony held in New Orleans at start of Hurricane Season NORD Splash Day summer kickoff Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-06-2025
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‘Blessing of the Fleet' ceremony held in New Orleans at start of Hurricane Season
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Archdiocese of New Orleans is doing its part to make sure New Orleans' first responders and their equipment are ready for hurricane season. This is the annual 'Blessing of the Fleet' event at the New Orleans Police Department's 'Special Operations Division' on Tchoupitoulas Street. NORD Splash Day summer kickoff Archbishop Gregory Aymond blessed first responders from multiple agencies. The archbishop also recognized the agencies for their response to other disasters throughout the year, including the New Year's Day terror attack on Bourbon Street. 'They're humans, and they risk their lives, like they did on Jan. 1 and throughout the hurricane season, especially after a hurricane. So we very much depend on them and expertise. We need them, and that's what we want to say today: we not only need you, but we pray for God's protection upon you and all that you do,' said Aymond. The blessing also marked the upcoming 20th anniversary of Hurricane Orleans police searching for suspect in St. Claude art heist Three arrested in St. John Parish drug bust OPSO discusses funding needs for jail repairs with city council 'Blessing of the Fleet' ceremony held in New Orleans at start of Hurricane Season NORD Splash Day summer kickoff Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-06-2025
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OPSO discusses funding needs for jail repairs with city council
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — During the special council meeting, Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson insisted that the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office is in need of about $1 million to address plumbing concerns in the jail, including $300,000 to $400,000 for emergency repairs to fix immediate leaks behind the walls. According to a plumbing contractor brought in by Hutson, the leaks were slow at first, but a pressure change caused the pipes to burst. New Orleans jail escapee releases videos, prompting search of home where they were made, source says 'Some sort of a pressure increase or whatever blew out the o-ring out in this, and then it just started leaking through the chase and then throughout the entire building,' OPSO plumbing contractor Ernie Anderson said. The city council was hesitant to agree to hand over the money, questioning if the OPSO already has enough funds to cover this problem. At the meeting, Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack said that, after taking a look, Hutson has about $5 million of emergency funds before the city would need to step in. 'Yeah I think they would have plenty of dollars to do any major renovation,' Waguespack said. Councilman JP Morrell questioned the urgency for city money, saying he never received any notice of severe plumbing-related issues before now. Social media video appears to show escaped New Orleans inmate Antoine Massey pleading case 'I still don't have any estimates regarding plumbing issues. I understand emergent plumbing issues, but your words, what you've been saying is these are long standing plumbing issues the council has been aware of,' Morrell said. Hutson ultimately argued against his point, saying she has notified the council every step of the way about plumbing issues since the jail has been open. 'We have notified you every budget cycle, every chance we get up here that we have infrastructure issues and the plumbing been part of them. We didn't have this major leak until recently,' Hutson Orleans police searching for suspect in St. Claude art heist Three arrested in St. John Parish drug bust OPSO discusses funding needs for jail repairs with city council 'Blessing of the Fleet' ceremony held in New Orleans at start of Hurricane Season NORD Splash Day summer kickoff Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
