The jail's rates of violence have worsened under Sheriff Susan Hutson, and her staff faces near-daily attacks or harassment.

Facing allegations of a conflict of interest, Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams removed himself this week from ...

Keep your front porch secure and any bad actors at bay with these easy adjustments to your home security system.

It was just after midnight when ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish Jail. The breakout was bold, dangerous—and ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that aims to enhance school safety measures in Florida public schools.

Police say one of the New Orleans jail escapees who was captured on Monday was found with the help of an anonymous tip from a ...

Before installing smart home devices, check your current internet setup, decide where you want to place the devices, and make sure you have enough power outlets. Think about your daily needs. Common ...

A week and a half after 10 inmates broke out of a New Orleans jail, three of the escapees were captured Monday, leaving only ...

Worried about thieves or intruders breaking into your home? Although there has been a notable decrease in overall crime, local reports indicate that theft remains the most frequently reported crime in ...

American jail and prison escapes have long captured the public imagination, blending real danger with elements of ingenuity, ...

Over the past couple of weeks, a general manager reportedly received more than 40 phone calls from someone requesting that they "pick her up since she is dead." They contacted the police for advice on ...

A New Orleans jail maintenance worker has been arrested after admitting he turned water off to a toilet covering a hole in a cell wall, allowing 10 men to squeeze through the gap and escape the ...