17 Year Old Carjacked; Now Missing

Police seek public's help in finding carjacking victim
By C.J. Lin
September 20, 2009, 2:34PM

New Orleans police are asking for the public’s help in finding 17-year-old Christopher Evans, who was reported missing after he was carjacked about 2:30 a.m. today at the intersection of Pauger and Sumpter Streets, according to Ofc. Garry Flot, police spokesman. KEEP READING

Just What I've Been Preaching . . .

For those of you familiar with my Examiner crime column, you already know my thoughts regarding the return of viable businesses, or the lack thereof, as well as with my increasing concern about the citizens of New Orleans - and our state as a whole. Evidently, LSU agrees with just those types of concerns . . .

LSU study says crime hurts business return
Posted: Aug 26, 2009 8:17 PM CDT Updated: Aug 26, 2009 8:17 PM CDT

BATON ROUGE, LA (AP) - Originally businesses contemplating returning to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina cited worries about flood protection and infrastructure as factors in decisions to again set up shop in the city. An LSU study, however, says crime has now become the top worry. KEEP READING

Crime on the Rise in Clinton, LA (Duh...)

Clinton's police chief calls recent crimes alarming from a murder last month to armed robberies. News 2's Chris Nakamoto gets answers on what the chief wants to tackle the crime problem. KEEP READING

Arrest Made In 7th Ward Murder

NEW ORLEANS - Police have made an arrest in connection with a July 22 murder in the 7th Ward, according to New Orleans Police Department spokesman Officer Garry Flot. Keep Reading