Raydell Walker, 18, and Christopher Douglas, 17, both pled guilty as charged to one count of armed robbery this week, announced Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. On July 15, 2008, Walker and Douglas carjacked a male victim and stole his wallet at gunpoint. The incident took place at approximately 9:30 pm at the corner of Elysian Fields and North Galvez.

This week, the Orleans Parish District Attorney's disposed of several felony cases through convictions, including three homicides, an armed robbery and a contractor fraud case. Victim and/or witness testimony were critical to the successful prosecution of all these cases and indicate positive improvements in the execution of justice in New Orleans, said Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr.

This evening, an Orleans Parish jury found co-defendants Marion J. Taylor and Justin F. Collins guilty as charged of second degree murder for last year's shooting death of twenty-seven year old Jerome Sparkman. 

An Orleans Parish Grand Jury returned three indictments this week, including an indictment for a 2002 homicide, Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. announced today.

Aaron R. Mercadel, 53, is in Orleans Parish Prison awaiting a rule-to-show cause hearing on five counts of misapplication of contractor pay following an investigation and arrest by district attorney investigators, announced Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr.

An Orleans Parish Grand Jury returned indictments in three homicides that occurred between January 2009 and May 2009 on yesterday, announced Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr.

Timothy Washington (A.K.A. Derrick Dorsey), 40, was convicted of two counts of attempted second degree murder this week for shooting a father and his son in an Algiers neighborhood on the morning of May 23, 2008, announced Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr.

Wednesday, Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. announced the grand jury indictment of Anthony Bonds, male, 22.

Thursday, an Orleans Parish Grand Jury indicted Jackie Green, male, 53 with two counts of second degree murder for an incident that occurred on April 25, 2009 at 10:40pm on N. Cavelier Drive.

An Orleans Parish Grand Jury today indicted Kentrell Hickerson, male, 29, Christin Grady, female, 23, and Chris L. McCann, male, 35, with charges surrounding the murder of Alvin Wilson, which occurred on June 29, 2008 at First and Prieur Streets, announced Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. today asked members of the New Orleans City Council to consider passing a city ordinance, which would allow for the prosecution of simple possession of marijuana cases to take place in municipal court rather than Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.

Two felony trials, one judge and one jury, that started and ended yesterday resulted in convictions.

  This evening, Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. and more than 100 employees of the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office will attend various Night Out Against Crime activities throughout the city to promote public safety and the office's commitment to fighting crime.

Today, an Orleans Parish Grand jury returned five indictments for violent crimes that took place between March 2007 and April 2009, announced Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr., today, announced the grand jury indictments of Burton Bronson, 21, Sean Bailey, 20, and Benjamin Christoval, 39.

Today, an Orleans Parish Special Grand Jury indicted Paul Lewakowski, 46, with five (5) counts of felony theft and five (5) counts of misapplication of contractor payments in excess of $10,000.

On Thursday, an Orleans Parish Grand Jury returned four indictments for violent crimes that occurred between July 2008 and June 2009, announced Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr.

Audy Materre, 36, was sentenced to 75 years in prison as a repeat offender today for his role in the June 2007 shooting death of Albert Phillips, announced Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. announced this week that his office has received $150,000 in New Orleans City Council approved funds to hire investigators for an internal cold case initiative.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. announced the grand jury indictments of Jose Delores Ramirez, 28, and Jose Maldonado, 37.    

Georgia resident and contractor Terry M. Ferguson, 43, pled guilty as charged to 16 counts of theft above $500 and one count of misappropriation of contractor pay in New Orleans criminal court today.

Andy Ervin, 43, was sentenced to 40 years in prison today after pleading guilty to manslaughter for the stabbing death of James David Sexton.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. announced today that the the $1 million bond that was previously set and posted for Telly Hankton, 33, has been revoked.

Today, the Louisiana 4th Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed the attempted first degree murder conviction of Eddie Harrison, III and his subsequent sentencing of 100 years in prison at hard labor for the 2006 shooting attack on NOPD Officer Andre Gonzales.

This summer, thirty students from Louisiana law schools and out-of-state undergraduate institutions are servicing the Orleans Parish District Attorneys Office (OPDAO) as volunteer interns.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. announced the grand jury indictment of Jamal Fletcher, 16. 

Kashie Fernandez, 29, was sentenced to 40 years in prison today for simple robbery and second degree kidnapping for an incident that occurred in New Orleans East in May 2008.

Twenty-four year old Delloyd Rayfield was sentenced to 49 ½ years in prison this week for attempted first degree murder of a victim, which occurrd inside of the Iberville Housing Development.

Today, an Orleans Parish Grand Jury indicted Eddie Kelly, 19 and Terrance Smith, 19, for armed robbery and first degree murder of Raul Cruz Morales-Roblero, which occurred on April 6, 2009 at S. Liberty and Felicity Streets.

Today, an Orleans Parish grand jury returned indictments for four incidents that took place earlier this year as well as an aggravated rape, which occurred in 1998, announced Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr.

Jessie P. Williams, 32, was convicted of possession of cocaine today and faces 20 years to life imprisonment as a multiple offender.

Corey Morris, 23, faces 12 years in prison for robbing a victim at gun point last August.

Today, an Orleans Parish Grand Jury indicted Shateek Howard, 16, and Terrence Lewis, 16, for attempted second degree murder for an incident that occurred on August 22, 2008 in the 1600 block of Columbus Street, announced Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr.

 On Thursday, May 28, 2009, an Orleans Parish Grand Jury indicted Dale Pigford, 50, for second degree murder of Gary Sing, announced Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr.

On Thursday, May 28, 2009, an Orleans Parish Grand Jury indicted Dale Pigford, 50, for second degree murder of Gary Sing.

 Samuel Scott, 26, pled guilty to manslaughter this week, admitting his responsibility in the August 2004 shooting death of Terry Foucha, which occurred in the 1500 block of North Robertson Street.

Barry A. Ferguson, 45, was sentenced to life imprisonment without the benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence for the first degree murder of his 16-year-old daughter.

Twenty-one year old Kia J. Stewart was sentenced to life in prison today for the second degree murder of Bryant Craig, Jr.

Orleans Parish District Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. today announced the grand jury indictment of Christopher Weathersby.

On Thursday, an Orleans Parish Grand jury indicted Anthony Morgan, Kenneth Johnson, and Clarence Jackson, announced Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. announced the grand jury indictments of Reggie Douglas, 15, and Drey Lewis, 15. Both were charged with second degree murder of Wendy Byrne.

The Office of District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. will launch the New Orleans celebrations of the 25th Annual recognition of the Victims of Violent Crime Act, with an ecumenical, interfaith tribute to victims of crime on Saturday, April 25, 2009, starting at 10:00 AM at the Jackson Avenue Evangelical Congregation located at 2221 Chippewa Street (corner of Jackson Ave) in New Orleans.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. announced the grand jury indictment of Danny Platt.

Yesterday, an Orleans Parish grand jury indicted Floyd Torry, 19, and Joshua Gilmore, 19, with aggravated battery.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. announced the grand jury indictments of Tony Decloues, 54, Willie Beasley, 20, and Shateek Howard, 16.

Today, Orleans Parish prosecutors secured convictions in four violent crime cases, one of which occurred as recent as November 2008.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. announced the grand jury indictment of 20-year-old Narkee Hunter.

April 26th marks the beginning of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, a time to focus on victims of crime and celebrate our nation’s progress in serving them. This year’s theme, “25 years of Rebuilding Lives: Celebrating the Victims of Crime Act,” honors a landmark national commitment to victims of crime.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro today announced the grand jury indictment of Michael Singreen, 28.

A twelve-member jury found brothers Terry McElveen and Thatcher McElveen guilty as charged for the second degree murder of Jonathan Lorino.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. announced today that three men were sentenced to the Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to drug charges.

  Christopher Nabonne, 18, was sentenced to 25 years at hard labor as a repeat offender today for a shooting and aggravated assault.

Christopher Nabonne, 18, was sentenced to 25 years at hard labor as a repeat offender today for a shooting and aggravated assault that took place outside of Chris Owens’ night club on Bourbon Street, announces Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. announced that 19-year-old Roy Joyner was indicted this week for the second-degree murder

Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. announced that Gregory Truvia was sentenced to life in prison this afternoon for the second-degree murder of his mother, 69-year-old Artherine Williams.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. today announced the grand jury indictment of Victor Ivan Perez Gonzales (a.k.a. Victor Gonzales).

Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. announced today that New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin has signed the contract for construction to begin at the DA’s permanent facility at 619 S. White Street and that a record of the signed agreement has been filed with the City accordingly.

District Attorney Leon A. Cannizaro, Jr. announced today the appointment of Graymond F. Martin, First Assistant District Attorney.

Tackling internal and systemic challenges with proactive techniques and solutions, Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. has laid the ground work for re-defining the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office and the local criminal justice system during his first term in office.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. announced the grand jury indictment of 23-year old Ashton Preston.

Moments before jury selection was set to begin in his second degree murder trial today, Erran Fleming, 30, pled guilty to manslaughter for the 1998 shooting death of Kevin Woolridge and was subsequently sentenced to 30 years in prison, announced Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr.

Moments before jury selection was set to begin in his first degree murder trial today, Erran Fleming, 30, pled guilty.

Today, an Orleans Parish Grand Jury indicted Brent Braneon, 19, and Alonzo Gonzales, 18, for second-degree murder, armed robbery and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

District Attorney Robert L. Freeman, Jr. and veteran prosecutor Melanie Talia secured an aggravated rape conviction against Isiah Fisher, 56, who raped his 11-year-old step granddaughter at his home located at 3308 Clematis Street nearly 10 years ago.

The Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office announced today that Wanda Godfrey, 45, was found guilty of manslaughter for the shooting death of her husband, which occurred outside of their home on February 24, 2004, Mardi Gras Day. 

An Orleans Parish Grand Jury indicted four men for homicides that were committed in Orleans Parish between June 2008 and July 2008. 

Orleans Parish District Attorney Robert L. Freeman Jr. announced today that Alvin Williams, 23, was sentenced to life in prison for the second-degree murder of Donnell Gray.  On October 10, 2007, Williams shot Gray in the back 11 times, including three gun shot wounds to the head, immediately following a verbal altercation between the two men.  The incident occurred shortly after noon near the intersection of Erato and S. Saratoga Streets.  The victim’s girlfriend and her brother witnessed the murder.

Today, Keith Barthelemy, 27, was found guilty as charged for his role in the second-degree murder of Troy Cacioppo, 21, at the New Orleans Lakefront in 2002, announced Orleans Parish District Attorney Robert L. Freeman, Jr.  As a result of this conviction, Barthelemy will spend the rest of his life in prison without the benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence.

Today the Orleans Parish District Attorney’ s Office announced that the charges against Brandon Vicknair and Matthew Taylor who were accused of manslaughter were dismissed.

(New Orleans, LA) – Orleans Parish District Attorney Robert L. Freeman, Jr. today announced the grand jury indictment of 40-year-old Kenneth Braud. Braud was indicted with aggravated rape and aggravated kidnapping for an incident that occurred on May 2003 in the 1400 block of Lauradale Street.

(New Orleans, LA) – Orleans Parish District Attorney Robert L. Freeman, Jr. announced today that Eugene Treg, 22, was found guilty as charged of illegal carrying of a concealed weapon, second offense, at the conclusion of a one-day jury trial. This is Treg’s second conviction for carrying a concealed weapon within the last four years. According to state law, the defendant faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison as a repeat offender on that charge.

(New Orleans, LA) - Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Robert L. Freeman, Jr. announced the grand jury indictment of 33-year-old Clarence Jackson. Jackson was indicted with and is presently at-large for aggravated kidnapping and two counts of aggravated rape in an incident that occurred on February 20, 1996 in the 2800 block of Aubry Street.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Robert L. Freeman, Jr. announced the grand jury indictment of Octave Bazanac, 25.

(New Orleans, LA) – Orleans Parish District Attorney Robert L. Freeman, Jr. announced today that the findings and recommendations of the National District Attorneys Association’s (NDAA) technical assistance review of the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office are now available for public review.

ORLEANS PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNEY ROBERT L. FREEMAN, JR. ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT THE ORLEANS PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE WILL RESUME NORMAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 AT 8:30 A.M.

(New Orleans)— THE ORLEANS PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE WILL CEASE OPERATIONS TODAY AT 3 P.M. AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE TO THE THREAT OF HURRICANE GUSTAV.

( New Orleans, LA ) – The Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office filed a Multiple Offender Bill of Information against Willie Price, 42, after Price was found guilty of attempted second-degree murder and attempted simple robbery of a New Orleans Police officer in June 2008.

(New Orleans, LA) – Clarence Johnson, 18, was sentenced to life imprisonment today for the 2007 murder of a New Orleans teenager, announced Orleans Parish District Attorney Robert L. Freeman, Jr.

(New Orleans, LA) – Orleans Parish District Attorney Robert L. Freeman, Jr. announced today the Grand Jury indictment of Christopher Douglas, 16, and Raydell Walker, 17, for the charge of armed robbery for an incident that occurred July 15, 2008 at the intersection of Elysian Fields Avenue and North Galvez Street. Bond was set at $150,000 for each defendant.

(New Orleans, LA) - The Office of the District Attorney of Orleans Parish announced today that First Assistant District Attorney Robert L. Freeman, Jr. has been sworn in as District Attorney for Orleans Parish by the Honorable Judge Tiffany Chase. Freeman succeeds Keva Landrum-Johnson as District Attorney.

VOU chief appointed to new leadership post (New Orleans) – Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson has appointed veteran prosecutor Robert L. Freeman, Jr. to serve as First Assistant District Attorney for Orleans Parish. Mr. Freeman has more than 20 years experience at law practice and has held several leadership positions within the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office during his 16-year tenure with the office. Mr. Freeman accepts the position after having most recently served as chief of the office’s Violent Offender Unit (VOU) since January 2007. Mr. Freeman has also served as deputy chief of the Trial Division and has served as lead prosecutor in over 100 Orleans Parish criminal trials with specialization in sex crimes and homicides.

(New Orleans) – Today, an Orleans Parish grand jury indicted 19-year-old Timothy Jackson with second degree murder of Brandon Barnes and attempted second degree murder of another male victim.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announces the grand jury indictment of Travale Cage, 20, Drew Johnson, 20, Brandon Lewis, 17, Dythaniel McEwin, 15, and Alfred Womble, 21. Each defendant was charged with two counts of armed robbery for an incident involving a male victim and a female victim. The incident occurred on July 6, 2008 outside of a residence on Dumaine Street. Bond was set at $200,000 for each defendant.

$3 Million bond set for accused rapist

New Orleans, LA-- Today, an Orleans Parish grand jury indicted Herbert Nicholson, 56, with aggravated rape and aggravated kidnapping for an incident that occurred in January 1991 along Paris Avenue announces Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson. Nicholson was also charged with attempted aggravated rape, oral sexual battery, sexual battery and aggravated kidnapping of another victim. The incidents occurred on the night of December 18, 1994 in the 2000 block of Elysian Fields Avenue. Nicholson’s bond was set at $3 million

Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announces the grand jury indictment of 24-year-old Rene Montenegro who is charged with first degree murder of Natahsa Martin. The incident occurred between March 23 –25, 2008. No bond was set in this matter.

Also today, Roger L. Richards, 17, was indicted on aggravated rape of a minor for an incident that occurred in October 2007. Richard’s bond was set at $1 million.

New Orleans, LA-- Moments before opening statements were set to begin in his first-degree murder trial today, Michael Boykins, 37, pled guilty to all four counts of first degree murder for his participation in an armed robbery that left four people dead inside of Roosevelt’s Black Pearl Restaurant on N. Claiborne Avenue in September 2004.

New Orleans, LA-- Today, an Orleans Parish Grand Jury indicted Andre Hankton, 30, and Telly Hankton, 31, with one count of first-degree murder in the death of Darnell Stewart. The incident occurred on May 13, 2008 in the 3400 block of South Claiborne Avenue. An arrest warrant has been issued for both men, and anyone aware of the Hanktons’ whereabouts should notify the New Orleans Police Department immediately or call Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111.

New Orleans, LA—Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announced that an Orleans Parish grand jury indicted Ebony Jones, 24, for one count of second degree murder of Antoine “Tony” Martin which occurred on April 9, 2008 at approximately 6:30 p.m. within the FEMA trailer site located at 6001 Chef Menteur Highway.

New Orleans, LA—Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announced that an Orleans Parish grand jury indicted Glenn Jourdan, 17, for one count of attempted second degree murder of Joseph Cooks which occurred on September 24, 2006 in the 1300 block of Spain St. Jourdan was also indicted for one count of attempted second degree murder of Joseph Cooks which occurred on March 25, 2008 near the intersection of Mandeville and Villere Streets.

Willie Price is facing life imprisonment as a repeat offender for brutally stabbing a New Orleans Police Officer outside of the Bulldog restaurant in Mid-City last year. Yesterday, Criminal District Court Judge Lynda Van Davis found Price, 42, guilty of attempted second-degree murder and attempted simple robbery in the attack following a two-day judge trial.

Today, an Orleans Parish grand jury charged seventeen-year-old Roger L. Richards with aggravated kidnapping, attempted aggravated rape, armed robbery, and two counts of aggravated rape of a single victim on March 3, 2008 in the 2100 block of Music Street announces Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson. Bond was set at $2.5 million in this matter.

The grand jury also charged John Morgan, 40,with second-degree murder in the 2002 death of Dana Pastori. Morgan’s bond was set at $1 million.

Today, William Ballou, 48, pled guilty to vehicular homicide in a July 2007 Mid-City incident announces Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson.

On July 13, 2007, Ballou and John Powell were traveling north bound on Canal Street toward the City Park Avenue intersection when the pick-up truck Ballou was driving struck a traffic signal pole. Due to the force of impact, the truck wrapped around the pole, and Powell, a passenger in the crash, died as a result of the injuries he suffered during the crash.

New Orleans, LA— Orleans Parish District Attorney today announces the Grand Jury indictment of Gerald Nickles, 25. Nickles was charged with second-degree murder of Sheldon Dean on November 25, 2007.

Today, an Orleans Parish Grand Jury charged Tavion Apels, 15, and Joe Morgan, 17, each with one count of second-degree murder in the death of Gervais Nicholas announces Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson. The incident occurred on January 12, 2008 near the intersection of Tulane Avenue and South Lopez Street.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announces that Michael Davis was sentenced today to life in prison on count 1 of armed robbery, and 99 years on counts 2 and 3 each of armed robbery, all to be served consecutively, by Criminal District Court Judge Julian Parker. Davis is a multiple offender and will serve his sentence without the benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Payal Patel and Mary Glass, both of the Violent Offender Unit.

In court today, victim impact testimony was heard from the widow of slain New Orleans Police Department Officer Christopher Russell, Bonnie Russell, and his mother, Dorothy Tardy; and a witness to the crime, Peggy Pritchett, Club Tango bartender. Testimony was also given by Joseph Mayeux, District Manager of the Jefferson Parish Department of Corrections and NOPD fingerprint expert, Joseph Pollard. Testimony was also given regarding the alias names used in the past convictions of Michael Davis.

New Orleans, LA— Repeat offender Troy Barbour (a.k.a. Michael Lee) will face a minimum, mandatory sentencing of 50 years imprisonment when the State files a multiple offender bill against him next week.

After deliberating for four hours today, an Orleans Parish jury found eighteen-year-old Eric Jones guilty of attempted first-degree murder during a crime announces Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson.

On March 17, 2007, Jones shot a Hollygrove man once in the head and once in the lower back outside of the victim’s FEMA trailer. Moments before the shooting, Jones and two masked men appeared at the trailer’s door brandishing guns. Jones knocked on the door. When the victim answered, Jones and the two masked men entered the trailer, ransacked it and stole an unknown amount of money from the trailer. The victim was then relocated outside of the trailer and was forced to kneel when Jones shot the victim in the head. As the victim attempted to crawl away, Jones shot the victim a second time in the back.

Jones surrendered to the New Orleans Police Department in June 2007. He faces a minimum of 10 years in prison for the crime with an additional five years to be added for a firearm provisional sentencing enhancement. He will be sentenced on June 20, 2008 in Section C of Orleans Parish Criminal District court.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announced today that Kenyon Fields was sentenced by Criminal District Court Judge Raymond Bigelow to life in prison without the benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence for second degree murder. Additionally, Field was sentenced to serve 10 years concurrent to the life sentence.

On September 29, 2006, Fields shot several times at a car driven by Malik Tapp and Darnell Roussell, hitting the driver’s side and the rear of the car with bullets. Unaware of the nearest hospital, Tapp drove to Central Lock-up for help. Roussell was pronounced dead at the scene.

On October 23, 2006, Fields was arrested pursuant to a narcotics surveillance during which he discarded a gun. The weapon that was recovered was tested against casings recovered at the murder scene and against a pellet recovered from Tapp’s car. The test yielded a positive match for all ballistics.

Yesterday, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announced that Michael Davis was convicted by jury trial of three counts of armed robbery with a firearm. He faces sentencing as a multiple offender on each count and will be sentenced by Criminal District Court Judge Julian Parker on May 19, 2008. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Payal Patel and Mary Glass, both of the Violent Offender Unit.

In the early morning hours of August 4, 2002, New Orleans Police Officer Christopher Russell and his partner, Mary Colon, responded to a 911 call of armed robbery at Club Tango located at 1801 Spain St. Three suspects entered Club Tango, armed with guns, and forced patrons at gunpoint to disrobe and hand over cash and jewelry, threatening to kill anyone who resisted. Russell and his partner were ambushed with gunfire and Russell was killed. A K-9 unit found Davis carrying jewelry, cash, and other items reported missing from the bar’s patrons mere blocks away. Later, Davis confessed to the robbery shortly after his arrest in 2002.

The robber is serving a life sentence. Two other suspects have also been convicted and are serving prison sentences. Davis is a four-time convicted felon.

Joseph Julien, 38, was remanded to prison yesterday evening after a six-panel jury unanimously found him guilty of aggravated incest announced Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson.

Prosecutors convinced jurors that Julien repeatedly molested his stepdaughter between 2000 and 2002. Prosecutors also argued that Julien showed the victim pornographic video and reading materials during that time frame. The victim was thirteen years old when she reported the crimes.

Jon Knouse, 40, was found guilty of simple robbery today during a judge trial announces Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson.

On November 1, 2007, Knouse, his identity unknown at the time, approached a teller’s window inside of Chase Bank, 5001 Prytania Street, and presented a teller with a note that read, “I have a gun give me money.” Afraid that Knouse was carrying a gun inside of the plastic bag he was carrying, the teller complied and gave Knouse an unknown amount of money before he fled the scene. NOPD Officers responding to the scene retained video surveillance and three photos of Knouse committing the robbery.

Today, an Orleans Parish jury found Earl Payne, 54, guilty of manslaughter announces Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson. A sentencing date has been set for Friday, May 30, 2008 in Section I of Orleans Parish Criminal District Court. Payne faces a maximum of 40 years in prison for the crime.

On November 12, 2007, NOPD investigators found Joseph Robinson, 60, lying on the ground in the 3500 block of General Meyer Avenue in Algiers. Robinson was found with injuries to his head and neck, and was suffering from a fracture to one of his legs. The victim was transported to nearby hospital where he was listed in critical condition.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announced that Timothy Joe Henson pled guilty to the charge of second degree murder of the Japanese Tourist, Kanako Ohyama, in September, 2003. Henson has been sentenced by Criminal District Court Judge Byron C. Williams to serve a mandatory sentence of life in prison without the benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence. The Ohyama family was represented today in court by the Japanese Security Consul, Takeshi Tokairin.

Assistant District Attorney Mary Glass represented the State of Louisiana.

An Orleans Parish Grand Jury issued an indictment against David Q. Davis, 30, on yesterday. Davis was charged with second-degree murder of Elizabeth Chapman between December 27 and December 28, 2007. The incident occurred near St. Louis and North Front Streets along the wharf of the Mississippi River. Bond was set at $1 million.

Second-degree is punishable by life imprisonment without the benefit of parole, probation or suspension of sentence.

New Orleans, LA-- An Orleans Parish Grand Jury issued an indictment against David Q. Davis, 30, on yesterday. Davis was charged with second-degree murder of Elizabeth Chapman between December 27 and December 28, 2007.

Today, an Orleans Parish grand jury indicted Andy J. Ervin, 41, for second-degree murder of James Sexton. The crime occurred on November 20, 1999 in the 1200 block of Hagan Street. Bond was set at $2 million.

Second-degree murder is punishable by life imprisonment without the benefit of parole, probation or suspension of sentence.

Calender to serve 30 years for manslaughter

New Orleans, LA—Christopher Calender, 27, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for manslaughter on yesterday announces Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson. Last week, Calender pleaded guilty to fatally shooting Renard Carter while inside of a stairwell in the Florida housing community in June 2002. The district attorney’s office tried this case in November 2007, but the case resulted in a mistrial after jurors were unable to reach a verdict. Anthony Adams, a co-defendant in the matter, is charged with second-degree murder and is currently awaiting trial. Assistant District Attorneys Francis deBlanc and Margaret Parker of the Violent Offender Unit prosecuted the case.

New Orleans, LA-- Brian M. Seward, 37, was sentenced to five years in prison at hard labor earlier this week announces Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson.

Last month, a jury found Seward guilty of two counts of unauthorized use of a moveable for defrauding two New Orleans couples of $29,000. Seward executed contracts to repair the couples’ Hurricane Katrina damaged homes in December 2005 (Couple 1) and January 2006 (Couple 2). He received deposits in both cases, but did minimal or no work.

Assistant District Attorneys Josie Wicks and Rebecca Wiggers prosecuted the case. Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Judge Lynda Van Davis presided.

New Orleans, LA—Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announces the following grand jury indictments:

Charles Clay, 22, was charged with aggravated rape for an incident that occurred in the 1700 block of Marias Street on May 31, 2007. Bond was set at $500,000.

Willie Rhodes, 55, was charged with two counts of aggravated rape for incidents that occurred on September 1, 2007 and February 5, 2008 in the 1600 block of Pratt Drive. No bond was set in this matter.

New Orleans, LA— The Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office (OPDAO) has accepted twelve counts of theft over $500 and one count of misappropriation of contractor pay against Terry M. Ferguson, 42, announces District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson.

According to the 12 theft victims, Ferguson executed contracts to repair their Hurricane Katrina damaged homes, but did minimal or no work and abandoned the jobs subsequent to receiving payments. In the misappropriation charge, the victim alleges that Ferguson failed to pay a vendor for building materials, which resulted in a property lien being placed on the victim’s home.

Today, Christopher Calender, 27, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2002 shooting death of Renard Carter, announces Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson. Calendar faces a maximum of forty years in prison and will be sentenced on Wednesday, April 9, 2008.

On June 5, 2002 at approximately 9:49 p.m., Carter was shot multiple times in the chest and back while in a stairwell located in the 2600 block of Alvar Street inside the Florida housing development. The district attorney’s office tried this matter in November 2007, but the case resulted in a mistrial after jurors were unable to reach a verdict.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announces that Cydnie A. Clark, 20, was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to negligent homicide in the death of her 4-month-old son, Devin Montelius.

On April 30, 2007, Clark called 9-1-1 at approximately 1:39 a.m. to report that Devin had stopped breathing. A responding EMS unit transported the child to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

New Orleans, LA—Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announced the Orleans Parish grand jury indictment of Terrence Napoleon, 22, on the charge of second degree murder of Gregory Singleton, 42, and the charge of aggravated rape. The crimes occurred on April 6, 2007, at 431 Whitney Ave. at approximately 5:26 a.m. A $2 million bond has been issued on Napoleon, $1million per count.

Today Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announces that Brandon Johnson, 23, pleaded guilty through his defense counsel to conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in a plan that lead to the stabbing death of Courtney Spates, a mother of two, on July 21, 2005. Johnson was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in the killing.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announces that Brandon Johnson, 23, pleaded guilty.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announces the grand jury indictment of Torey McKillion, 30. McKillion was charged with aggravated rape and aggravated burglary; the crimes occurred on July 26, 2007 in the 300 block of Decatur Street at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Bond was set at $1,000,000.

On February 28, 2008, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announced that Kendrich Thomas received four consecutive life sentences for his convictions of aggravated rape, two counts of aggravated kidnapping of a child, and aggravated kidnapping. For his conviction of attempted forcible rape, Thomas received the maximum sentence of 20 years. Thomas also received the maximum sentence of seven years for his conviction of indecent behavior with a juvenile. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Matthew Whitworth and Margaret Parker in a five-day jury trial. Thomas was sentenced today by Criminal District Court Judge Frank Marullo.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announces the grand jury indictment of Torey McKillion.

Kendrich Thomas received four consecutive life sentences for his convictions of aggravated rape, two counts of aggravated kidnapping of a child, and aggravated kidnapping.

Louisiana Supreme Court reversed the decision of the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal in the case of State vs. Rance Dunbar.

On February 26, 2008, the Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announced that the Louisiana Supreme Court reversed the decision of the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal in the case of State vs. Rance Dunbar. Dunbar was convicted of unauthorized use of a stolen motor vehicle on July 19, 2005. The vehicle was stolen outside of the VA Medical Center. He was found to be a third time felony offender and sentenced to 12 years at hard labor by Criminal District Court Judge Dennis Waldron.

Today, Ronald J. Martin (a.k.a. Ryan J. Martin), 31, pled guilty to second-degree battery and two counts of second-degree robbery announces Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announces that Nathan Foreman was convicted of second-degree murder of Myra Mehrtens.

Mehrtens was 70-years-old when she was shot in front of her Lake Vista home on the night of March 6, 2005 after being followed home by Foreman and Jonathan Bailey. The two men had plotted to commit an armed robbery that night, and Foreman was the driver of the car that followed Mehrtens to her home.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announces that Nathan Foreman was convicted of second-degree murder of Myra Mehrtens.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announces the following grand jury indictments:

District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announced that Randolph Robinson received the mandatory sentence of life in prison for second degree murder.

An Orleans Parish Grand Jury indicted three individuals today:

Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announced that the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal has reversed Criminal District Court Judge Lynda Van Davis’ ruling.

Kendrich Thomas was convicted of aggravated rape, two counts of aggravated kidnapping of a child, aggravated kidnapping, attempted forcible rape, and indecent behavior with a juvenile.

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Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announces the conviction of Kevin “Bag Man” Davis.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announces that defendant Norman Pete, 42, pleaded guilty to two counts of forcible rape and one count of kidnapping.

Unit closed 2007 with a 100 % conviction rate for homicide cases.

Antoine Johnson, 22, was sentenced to twenty years concurrently for two counts of attempted second degree murder in a three day jury trial.

New Orleans, LA—Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announces the grand jury indictment of Kaleigh Smith, 35. 

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announces the grand jury indictments of Keith Hall and Travan Jones.

On yesterday, Acting District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announced that defendant Mandela Hardin, pled guilty to armed robbery with a firearm.

Today, Orleans Parish District Keva Landrum-Johnson announced that an Orleans Parish grand jury indicted Alvin Williams, 22, for the charge of second degree murder of Donnell Gray.

Today, Acting Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announced that Kent Dede pled guilty as charged to attempted second degree murder of Eric Gardner.

Acting Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announced that a special Orleans Parish grand jury indicted Dwayne Wilson, 24, Yvette Stevens, 47, and Keith Parker, 26, all former Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff Deputies for malfeasance in office.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announces that Brandon Tillman was sentenced to life in prison for the 2004 second-degree murder of Ariel Brown.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announces that Yolonda Anderson, 43, pled guilty as charged to manslaughter in the March 4, 2007 stabbing death of her late boyfriend, Byron Love.

Acting Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announced that Antoine Johnson, 22 was found guilty.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announced that Beverly Greer was convicted of second degree murder of Curvie Harrison in a four day jury trial.

Orleans Parish District Keva Landrum-Johnson announced that an Orleans Parish grand jury indicted Travan Jones, 15, for second degree murder of Donald Gullage.

District Attorney Keva Landrun-Johnson announced that Renaldo Cargo was found guilty in a judge trial of two counts of attempted aggravated battery and two counts of attempted aggravated assault.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announced that convicted murderer, James Wardell Camper, was sentenced to life in prison.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announced that Robert Triana has been convicted of possessing more than 400 grams of cocaine.

A team of experienced district attorneys elected by the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) arrived at New Orleans yesterday to conduct a weeklong on-site technical assistance review of the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office.

My office has confirmed today that the attorneys for the workers of the discrimination lawsuit have seized assets of the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office.

Floyd and Carpenter Guilty in Chevron Armed Robbery; Robinson Convicted of Manslaughter. New Orleans, LA— Yesterday, jurors rendered guilty verdicts in two violent crime cases, including a 2005 homicide, announces Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson.

District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson attended her first COMSTAT meeting as the new Orleans Parish District Attorney.

Today, District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson announces that the Louisiana Supreme Court has reinstated the second-degree murder conviction and sentence against Jason Matthis who was found guilty of killing Larry Balderas in a 1999 beating death.

District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that two seasoned prosecutors of the Violent Offender Unit (VOU), Assistant District Attorneys Mary Glass and Tanya Picot Faia have successfully prosecuted two murder cases and one manslaughter case in the month of October 2007.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. annouonces that Wendell Smith pled guilty to manslaughter in the March 2004 killing of Tyrone Gilmore.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announces that the defendant Reginald Harris pled guilty to manslaughter and conspiracy to commit manslaughter in the case involving the murder of his sister Courtney Bates on the morning of July 21, 2007.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announces that Criminal District Court Judge Frank A. Marullo, Jr. sentenced Rudolph Wade to 80 years in prison on the charge of forcible rape.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announces that George K. Milanez, 22, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for marijuana distribution and felony possession of a firearm.

District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that Wilbert “Man” Van Buren was sentenced to 80 years for a manslaughter conviction and 10 years for a drug conviction in July 2007.

New Orleans Police Department Officer Reginald Privott pled guilty to one count of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announces that Justin Young, 21, was found guilty of vehicular homicide following a three-day jury trial.

Wilbert Van Buren, 24, also known as “Man,” was found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of the victim, Eric McCormick, Jr., also known as “Stank.”

Grand jury indictment of Erik Traczyk, 36, on the charge of first degree murder of Nia Robertson.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announces that a jury found the defendant Jasmine Sartain, 20, guilty as charged for the second-degree murder of Christopher Smith at a second line parade last year.

Former NOPD officer, Kelvin Jackson, pled guilty to one count of felony theft and one count of possession of stolen property.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that the overall trial conviction rate for 2007 thus far roughly 70 %.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announces the grand jury indictment of Dasmin Pierre, male, 20.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that he has accepted the request for reinstatement by Cate Bartholomew.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announces that Tonyelle Porche, 27, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on two counts of aggravated second-degree battery.

Grand jury indictments of Tyrone Crump, 22, and Herbert Everett, 22.

District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that Assistant District Attorney J. Collin Sims has won 24 guilty verdicts out of 28 cases for a conviction rate of 86% from May through September 2007.

District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that the First Assistant District Attorney position has been temporarily filled by a dual appointment of Assistant District Attorneys Keva Landrum and Val Solino.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan Jr., announces that on yesterday a 12-person jury found the defendant Rudolph Wade guilty of forcible rape for an incident that occurred between February 9, 1996 and February 10, 1996.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announces that John Turner, 21, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempted second-degree murder.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that on late yesterday evening, Criminal District Court Judge Dennis Waldron found contractor, Grady N. Greene, guilty of unauthorized use of a movable.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the Orleans Parish grand jury indictment of Willie Banks, 23 on four counts of aggravated rape.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that Nathaniel Gibson pled guilty as charged to attempted second degree murder.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. releases findings of a 10-month long case recovery project.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that Leroy Massey was convicted of 2-counts of attempted first degree murder.

On April 26, 2006, the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office received an investigative report from the Attorney General’s Office regarding the nineteen (19) deaths at Lafon Nursing Home of the Holy Family in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the Orleans Parish grand jury indictment of Kyle Anderson, 21, on the charge of second degree murder of Harrison Miller.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan announced that Avery Stewart pled guilty as charged to armed robberyOrleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan announced that Avery Stewart pled guilty as charged to armed robbery and sentenced to 10 years at hard labor.

Henry Lacour was found guilty as charged on one-count of molestation of a juvenile.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the Orleans Parish grand jury indictment of Jonathan Dockens.

Keyira Gable, 20, and Troydell Johnson, 18, were found guilty as charged for an armed robbery that took place on November 2, 2006.

District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the Orleans Parish grand jury indictment of Clarence Roberts.

District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that Jarvis Turner, convicted of armed robbery with a dangerous weapon in a 3-day jury trial on August 6, 2007, was sentenced to 75 years

Yesterday, Brandon Morgan, 24, pled guilty as charged to armed robbery and was sentenced to 17 years at hard labor.

Statistics of District Attorney's office, including Conviction Rates.

Sidney Brown received the maximum sentence of 30 years at hard labor.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that David Santos was found guilty as charged on June 21, 2007.

Larry Allen was found guilty as charged of one count of attempted carjacking and one count of purse snatching.

A contractor from Kentucky, who was convicted of seven (7) counts of Theft by Fraud made his first restitution payment in the amount of $20,000.00.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that an Orleans Parish grand jury indicted David Bonds, 18, for second degree murder.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that Jarvis Turner was convicted of armed robbery with a dangerous weapon.

Marion Alcorn was sentenced by Criminal District Judge Jerome Winsberg to eight years for his guilty plea to manslaughter.

Jerome Barra was charged with armed robbery and aggravated battery. In late May 2007, the case was set for trial on July 26, 2007 to accommodate Mr. Davies’ schedule.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the Orleans Parish grand jury indictment of Janet Randolph.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie Jordan announced that Elton Calloway and Rosalyn Bradley pled guilty on July 24, 2007 to charges arising out of an insurance fraud ring.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that Brandon Tillman, 26, was convicted of the 2nd degree murder of Ariel Brown.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that five counts of first degree murder was dismissed against Michael Anderson.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that Dwayne Dobbins plead guilty today to second degree murder for killing Karla Boyd on January 1, 2005.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that Ronald Adams was found guilty as charged of armed robbery with a firearm on July 3, 2007.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the Orleans Parish grand jury indictment of Kareem Scott.

State and local resources continue to focus on fighting crime in the city.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that the charge of second degree murder against the defendant, Michael Brooks was dismissed.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that the charge of second degree murder against the defendant, Michael Brooks was dismissed.

On today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that David Santos was found guilty as charged of forcible rape in a jury trial on June 20, 2007.

On today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that the defendant, Everett Williams, III, was found guilty as charged of simple burglary.

On today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that the defendant, John Lynch, was found guilty of attempted simple burglary of a religious building following a jury trial on June 11, 2007.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the Orleans Parish grand jury indictment of Kentswan Davis

On today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the Orleans Parish grand jury indictment of Don Davis

On today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that the District Attorney’s office filed a Motion to Recuse Criminal District Court Judge

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that the defendant, Terrence Nicholas, was found guilty as charged of possession of heroin in a jury trial on June 11, 2007.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that the defendant, Gerard Stewart, pled guilty to armed robbery before Criminal District Court Judge Benedict Willard, Section C. Stewart will be sentenced at a later date.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that the defendant, Keith Brewer was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the charge of aggravated burglary as a result of a jury trial in January 24, 2007.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the conviction of William Michael Noe, a contractor from Kentucky, for seven (7) counts of Contractor Fraud / Theft by Fraud.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that the defendant, Leonard Lott was convicted of armed robbery with a firearm of Dennis Ashley in a jury trial on June 5, 2007.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that the defendant, Robert Garcia, was convicted of aggravated battery of Michael McKnight in a jury trial on May 31, 2007.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that the defendant, Teredevon Frith, was found guilty as charged of being a felon in possession of a firearm on May 31, 2007 after a trial by jury.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that on May 30, 2007, the Louisiana Fourth Circuit of Appeal ruled that Hurricane Katrina interrupted the two year period of limitation the State normally has from the institution of a case to take the case to trial.

DA Jordan, NOPD Chief Riley - Press Conference Friday Morning

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that an Orleans Parish grand jury indicted Desmond Daniels, 37, for one count of second degree murder and one count of armed robbery with a firearm of Travis Johnson.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that it formally charged three defendants for failing to follow state law by not requiring sellers of scrap metal to provide identifying information.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that a new charge of manslaughter has been brought against Jerrado Patterson.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that former Assistant City Attorney Darryl Jackson was sentenced to eighteen months of active probation and a $500.00 fine

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that defendant, Terrance Moore was found guilty-as-charged of being a felon in possession of a firearm on May 23, 2007 by a unanimous jury.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that on May 22, 2007, defendant Roger Lee Smith, was found guilty-as-charged of armed robbery in a jury trial.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr., announced the guilty plea of former Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge C. Hunter King to conspiracy to commit public payroll fraud before Judge Julian Parker, Criminal District Court, Section G.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that Rodney Bazley was sentenced to 10 years in prison without the benefit of probation or parole by Criminal District Court Judge Arthur Hunter, Section E.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that former NOPD officer Christopher Jones pled guilty to one count of misdemeanor simple battery.

Prosecutors are often compelled to make difficult decisions about the viability of prosecutions, particularly our charging decisions and decisions to dismiss cases.

On May 5, 2005, an Orleans Parish grand jury indicted Jonathan Bailey, 22 and Nathan Foreman, 21 on charges of first degree murder of Myra Merhtens on March 6, 2005.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that an Orleans Parish grand jury presented several indictments:

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that the LA Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal stayed the release ordered by Judge Arthur Hunter yesterday of 20 defendants awaiting trial.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the Orleans Parish grand jury indictment of former New Orleans police officer Anthony Hunt, 35 on two counts of aggravated battery and malfeasance in office.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that Rodney Bazley, 35, was found guilty-as-charged of two counts of attempted first degree robbery of Hannah Cummings and first degree robbery of Brigitte Larsen.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that an Orleans Parish grand jury indicted Alfred Jones.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr., today announced the expansion of the District Attorney’s Violent Offender Prosecution Unit from 6 to 8 attorneys.

Yesterday, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the trials of Cleveland Harris for incidents in 2003 and 2005. The 2003 felony trial was for charges of possession of Schedule III Controlled Dangerous Substance and one count of dog fighting. The verdict on both counts was not guilty.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan Jr. announced that an Orleans Parish grand jury indicted Clarence Johnson, 16, and Vanessa Johnson, 44, for second degree murder of Robert Dawson on April 5, 2007.

Today Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the grand jury returned a six count indictment charging New Orleans police officer.

New Orleans, LA—Today Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the grand jury returned a six count indictment charging New Orleans police officer Tiji Patrick Sherman, 28, of the following: one count of aggravated rape, two counts of aggravated kidnapping, one count of extortion, one count of sexual battery and one count of public bribery.

New Orleans, LA—On yesterday, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that Eric Cole, 20, was found guilty of being a felon who attempted to possess a firearm. Cole was originally charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Judge Calvin Johnson, Section E of Criminal District Court, sentenced Cole to 5 years in prison with credit for time served without benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence.

Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the indictment of Deangelo P. Johnson, 26, for aggravated rape of a minor. The crime occurred in the 1200 block of Louisa St. during April –May, 2006. Johnson faces a life sentence.

New Orleans, LA—Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the indictment of Deangelo P. Johnson, 26, for aggravated rape of a minor. The crime occurred in the 1200 block of Louisa St. during April –May, 2006. Johnson faces a life sentence.

New Orleans, LA— On today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that two defendants were tried for being felons in possession of a firearm.

New Orleans, LA—On today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that Harold Hayes, 30 years of age, was found guilty as charged on one count of armed robbery and not guilty on another count of armed robbery following a jury trial on March 27, 2007 Assistant District Attorneys Payal Patel and Isaka Williams prosecuted the case before Judge Terry Alarcon, Section L-Criminal District Court.

New Orleans, LA—On today, Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that Chad Craig, 20 years old, was found guilty as charged of being a felon in possession of a firearm. This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Kanisha Parks and Lindsay Meador before Judge Darryl Derbigny, Section J- Criminal District Court on March 27, 2007. Craig faces 10-15 years in prison.

New Orleans, LA— On today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that a Floyd Brown, Jr. pled guilty to manslaughter on March 27, 2007. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison by Judge Calvin Johnson, Section E, Criminal District Court.

New Orleans, LA— Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan Jr. announces the creation of the Violent Offenders Prosecution Unit (VOU), a specialized unit within the District Attorney’s Office. The mission of the VOU is to identify, assess, and expeditiously prosecute habitual criminal offenders who have demonstrated a greater propensity for violence.

New Orleans, LA-- Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that on March 22, 2007 Terrence James was found guilty as charged of armed robbery. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Leslie Snyder and Gregory Thompson before Judge Darryl Derbigny of Section J-Criminal District Court.

New Orleans, LA—Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the grand jury indictment of Sterling Pipkins on two separate cases. In the first case, the grand jury indicted Pipkin for one count of first degree murder.

New Orleans, LA—Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan Jr. announced that on March 19, 2007, Dallas Hunter was found guilty as charged of a felon in possession of a firearm. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Leslie Snyder and Angel Varnado before Judge J. Winsberg of Section A-Criminal District Court.

New Orleans, LA – On today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Edie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that Dion Bergeron was found guilty as charged of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The case was tried before Judge Benedict Willard, Section C - Criminal District Court.

New Orleans, LA- On today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that on yesterday, the defendant, Gerard Magee, was found guilty as charged on four counts (three counts of distribution of cocaine and one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine), and found guilty of a lesser charge of possession of marijuana.

New Orleans, LA—Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that Frank Egana was found guilty as charged of possession of crack cocaine on Tuesday, March 20, 2007. Egana has prior convictions for possession of crack cocaine and Theft over $500.00.

New Orleans, LA—Today, District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that Matthew Downey was found guilty of the lesser charge, attempted possession of methadone on March 21, 2007.

New Orleans, LA— On yesterday, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that defendant, Byron Glapion, pled guilty to two counts of forcible rape, as well as multiple counts of battery and attempted murder. Judge Terry Alarcon sentenced Glapion to 20 years in prison as dictated by the plea agreement.

New Orleans, LA-- On today, March 19, 2007, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan Jr. announced that former New Orleans Police Officer Donald Baptiste pled guilty to one count of Malfeasance in Office. Judge Terry Alarcon sentenced Baptiste to one year in prison as a result of a plea agreement between the Orleans District Attorney’s Office and Baptiste.

New Orleans, LA--- Today, March 15, 2007, Orleans Parish Grand Jury indicted Kevin Harrison, Wilbert Van Buren and Michael Jackson.

New Orleans, LA—Today, Criminal District Court Judge Lynda Van Davis ruled against the state in a motion to quash filed by defendant, `Rudy Francis. In granting the motion to quash, Judge Van Davis held that the state was beyond the prescriptive period established by law to bring a case to trial.

New Orleans, LA—Yesterday, the defendant, Jeremy Colbert was found guilty of Manslaughter against the victim Jonathan Jefferson and guilty as charged of Attempted Second Degree Kidnapping against the victim, Jennifer Alexander.

New Orleans, LA—Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the grand jury indictment of 34-year-old Felton Bernard and co-defendant, 25- year-old Corey Berniard of First Degree Murder charges.

New Orleans, LA—On early Saturday morning, March 3, 2007, the defendant, Catina Curley, 34 was found guilty as charged of shooting and killing her husband, 29- year-old Renaldo Curley at their residence.

New Orleans, LA- On Thursday, February 28, 2007, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J .Jordan, Jr. congratulated 14 of the 17 post-Katrina graduates who completed the requirements of the Diversion Program.

New Orleans, LA—Today, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal reversed the decision of a trial court to change the location of a trial involving the four Razzoo’s bouncers, Clay Montz, Matthew Taylor, Arthur Irons, and Brandon Vicknair.

New Orleans, LA-- The Louisiana Supreme Court reinstated the Second Degree Murder conviction of Randy Rose, who was convicted on August 31, 2004 of the murder of his wife, Lisa James Rose. At trial, prosecutors introduced evidence regarding Rose’s prior conviction of manslaughter of his first wife, prior physical violence involving his first wife, and prior physical violence involving Lisa James Rose.

Commenting on the verdict finding former Orleans Parish District Attorney Harry Connick liable for the wrongful incarceration of John Thompson, District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr., had this to say: “This unfortunate incident, having taken place under the former administration, is in no way reflective of the procedures and practices of the District Attorney’s Office today.

New Orleans, LA—Yesterday, an Orleans Parish Grand Jury indicted Kevin Robinson, on two counts: Second Degree Murder of Dale Murphy, Jr. and Possession of a handgun while in Possession of marijuana. Assistant District Attorney LaShanda Webb, of the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Homicide Unit, represented the State, and presented the case before the Grand Jury. The Grand Jury returned the indictment on both counts.

New Orleans, LA – On Friday, February 2, 2007, the defendant, Eddie Lambert, a confessed drug-dealer, was convicted of aggravated rape of a victim. In a three-day jury trial, Assistant District Attorneys Kenisha l. Parks and Greg Thompson representing the State, prosecuted the case before Judge Darryl Derbigny with a unanimous decision of guilty-as-charged within an hour.

New Orleans, La. --- In a jury trial yesterday, January 31, 2007, Rose Morris was convicted of aggravated burglary. Ms. Morris forced her way into the victim’s home where she viciously attacked and stole money from him.

New Orleans, LA In a jury trial on yesterday, January 31, 2007, Rose Morris was convicted of striking and robbing a victim, John Pickney, in his own home. In the early morning hours of around 5:45 a.m., Mr. Pickney was awakened by a doorbell ring at his home at 1138 Hendee St.

Today is the 10 month anniversary of the killing of Gary McGlothen by defendant Louis Nix. McGlothen was stabbed on March 29, 2006 in the chest and the left eye as he sat in his car in the parking lot of the Jackson Landing Apartments.

New Orleans, LA—Today, the Supreme Court of Louisiana issued an opinion on State of Louisiana vs. Wesley Dick and State of Louisiana vs. Melvin Smith involving “life sentencing” in heroin cases. In these cases, the Supreme Court agreed with the State represented by the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office that the Governor is the exclusive authority over matters of clemency or power to commute sentencing.

New Orleans, LA—Today, 25-year-old Joseph Jackson pled guilty to Manslaughter and was sentenced to 18 years of hard labor by Criminal District Court Judge Winsberg. On September 15, 2003, victim Jajuan Ernest was standing in the 800 block of St. Ferdinand St. at about 9:21 p.m., when Jackson drove up and left his car.

New Orleans, LA— Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan Jr., announced the arrest of 43-year-old, William Michael Noe of Wallins, Kentucky, for contractor fraud. An arrest warrant for theft by fraud was issued for Noe in June, 2006 and he was arrested in October, 2006 in Harlan, Kentucky where he remained in jail for 30 days.

New Orleans, LA—Yesterday, former police officer James Adams was found guilty on one count of Extortion and one count of Malfeasance in Office after a judge trial. Adams was found not guilty on one count of Aggravated Kidnapping. Prior to trial, Adams waived his right to have his case heard by a jury. The charges stem from a Grand Jury indictment in April of 2004.

New Orleans, LA—The new Violent Offender Prosecution Unit of the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office won a victory against 28-year-old defendant, Rickey Williams, in a jury trial today. Williams was found guilty of felon in possession of a firearm, a criminal offense carrying a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years in prison.

New Orleans, LA – Today, two counts of aggravated rape was reached in a unanimous jury decision of guilty-as-charged against the defendant, 39 year old Simuel Shaw. The rapes occurred in the home of a juvenile victim. The second rape occurred on the victim’s birthday. Details about the victim are not being made public to protect her identity. Shaw faces mandatory life in prison. Sentencing will be on February 28, 2007 by Criminal District Judge J. Winsberg.

(New Orleans, LA)—Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., and Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr have teamed up to fight contractor fraud in the New Orleans area. On January 10 and January 11, staff from both offices will be near the Lowe’s parking lot on Elysian Fields and I-10 from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. to answer questions and accept complaints from consumers regarding contractor fraud.

Today, on December 28, 2006, the Orleans Parish Special Grand Jury indicted seven New Orleans police officers for their involvement in the shooting deaths of two people and the critical wounding of four others on the Danziger Bridge, in the days following Hurricane Katrina.

New Orleans, LA—Today, District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that the Fourth Circuit of Appeal issued a unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel to reverse the order issued by Judge Calvin Johnson on the Memorial Medical Center case.

New Orleans, LA – Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that a fourth-time offender, William Hunter, has been found guilty as charged of a felony, possession of cocaine, and a misdemeanor, possession of marijuana. As a multiple offender, Hunter faces 20 years to life in prison. Sentencing will be held on January 10, 2007 by Judge Dennis Waldron.

New Orleans, LA—Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that the grand jury charged 47- year-old Rudolph Wade with aggravated rape of the victim at gunpoint.

New Orleans, LA--Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that an unlicensed, unregistered contractor, Corey Roberts, was found guilty as charged of theft over $500.00.

New Orleans, LA-- Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that, “Another multiple offender has been convicted guilty as charged of armed robbery.” A jury deliberated only 30 minutes before it rendered a guilty verdict against Brian Boyd. Boyd will be sentenced by Criminal District Court Judge Raymond Bigelow.

On November 30, 2006, Criminal District Court Judge Arthur L Hunter, Jr. acquitted Yaeko Francis of second degree murder finding that the State had failed to meet its burden of proof despite testimonial and physical evidence submitted at trial which connected Francis to the murder.

In a 6-1 decision, the Louisiana Supreme Court overturned the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal and upheld the manslaughter conviction of Tron Hughes in a 2002 drug-deal killing.

New Orleans, LA—Certain media reports have suggested that Criminal District Court Judge Calvin Johnson imposed a time limit on the district attorney’s office to complete its investigation of the Memorial Medical Center case.

New Orleans, LA—Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that a multiple offender Carlos Edwards, has been found guilty as charged of possession with the intent to distribute marijuana by an Orleans Parish jury. Edwards was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Niki Roberts and Eraka Williams and faces sentencing of 20 to 60 years by Criminal District Court Judge Dennis Waldron. Sentencing will be on December 7, 2006.

In a 6-1 decision, the Louisiana Supreme Court reversed the decision of the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal and upheld the 2004 cocaine possession conviction Gregory Marshall.

New Orleans, LA-- On November 21, 2006, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal reversed the judgment of Criminal District Court Judge Julian A. Parker holding Assistant District Attorney Anthony J. Ibert in contempt and ordered the return of the $100.00 fine he paid the trial court. In a case charging a defendant with aggravated battery and purse snatching, Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Ibert subpoenaed several witnesses, several of which failed to appear.

New Orleans, LA – Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced today that 18 year-old Jamar Cyprian was found Guilty as Charged of Looting during State of Emergency on January 6, 2006 by an Orleans Parish jury. Judge Calvin Johnson set the sentencing for a later date pending a pre-sentencing investigation. Prosecution was done by Assistant District Attorney’s Autumn Cheramie and Eric Illarmo.

New Orleans, LA – Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced today that 18 year-old Jamar Cyprian was found Guilty as Charged of Looting during State of Emergency on January 6, 2006 by a jury trial. Judge Calvin Johnson set the sentencing for a later date pending a pre-sentencing investigation. Prosecution was done by Assistant District Attorney’s Autumn Cheramie and Eric Illarmo.

(Baton Rouge, LA)—Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., joined Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie Jordan at a press conference today to announce the establishment of the Orleans Parish Contractor Fraud Task Force.

New Orleans, LA—Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that Genaro Barrios Gonzalez, who was previously convicted of attempted murder, was sentenced to 40 years in prison by Criminal District Court Judge Dennis Waldron. On November 8, 2006, a jury was convinced by Assistant District Attorneys Niki Roberts and Eraka V. Williams that Gonzalez stabbed a victim multiple times at the intersection of Hagan and Lafitte St. The victim was involved in a relationship with Gonzalez and sustained life-threatening injuries.

New Orleans, LA—Orleans Parish District Attorney announced that Antonio Stovall, defendant, was found guilty of armed robbery. The victim was Carl Mack. The armed robbery was at gunpoint and occurred in the 900 block of Marigny St. at around 10:30 pm on August 31, 2001. The armed robbery was implemented by three co-defendants, Antonio Stovall, his brother Anthony Stovall, and Dwight Love. The other two defendants will also be tried at a later date by Assistant District Attorneys Tom Barcellona and Payal Patel. During the course of the robbery, the victim sustained serious injury when he fell off the porch and broke his leg.

New Orleans, LA— An announcement will be made to explain the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office, represented by the Honorable District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr., and the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, represented by the Honorable Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr. Through this cooperative agreement, the Orleans Parish Contractors Fraud Task Force has been created. The task force will serve as a joint law enforcement unit to aggressively investigate and prosecute contractors trying to derive economic gain from the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina in Orleans parish.

New Orleans, LA— Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that an Orleans Parish jury convicted 53 year old Genaro Barrios Gonzalez of Attempted Second Degree Murder. The jury trial was conducted on November 8, 2006. At the trial, the state proved that the victim was stabbed multiple times at the intersection of Hagan and Lafitte St. on January 9, 2005 As a result of the assault, the victim sustained life-threatening injuries. The victim was involved in a relationship with Gonzalez.

New Orleans, LA.—Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced that a grand jury indicted 25-year-old Adam LaCour with first degree murder of 18-year-old Brad Polk.

On October 26, 2006, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal effectively upheld the conviction of Romallis Stukes, a man that shot and seriously injured two victims, and required that Stukes be sentenced.

New Orleans, LA—Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced today that Andrew Bedou was convicted yesterday, October 25, 2006 on two counts of armed robbery in a two-day jury trial.

New Orleans, La. --- Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the successful conviction of Willie Matthews for possession of crack cocaine. Prosecutors Lindsay Meador and Eusi Phillips convinced a jury to convict the defendant, Willie Matthews earlier this week.

New Orleans, LA – Orleans Parish District Attorney, Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. will hold a Press Conference tomorrow, Thursday, October 12th, in his office, regarding a new federal grant his office has received. Jordan intends to use federal funds for three (3) new initiatives: 1.) a four (4) member Violent Offender Prosecution Unit; 2.) a Case Recovery Management Team; and, 3.) a salary supplement of $3,000 as an incentive to existing frontline prosecutors.

New Orleans, La. --- Today Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced Larry Fortune was sentenced to life in prison by Judge Camille Buras.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced four (4) remaining defendants charged in the 2003 incident at John McDonogh High School pleaded guilty earlier today in Criminal District Court.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the conviction last night of a local man in connection with the illegal carrying of a weapon. Because the defendant has been previously convicted of a felony, the office will seek the maximum penalty during sentencing.

New Orleans, La. --- Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced his office plans to seek the maximum penalty possible after last night’s jury conviction of a local man for heroin possession.

New Orleans, La. --- Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced a local man has pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in connection with a car accident that left a 17-year-old dead in February 2005.

New Orleans, La. --- Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced the conviction of a local man in connection with the strangling death of his ex-girlfriend.

New Orleans, La. --- Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announced indictments returned by a grand jury in two separate murder cases that occurred earlier this year in Central City.

(New Orleans) - Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announces that a heroin pusher faces life as a repeat offender after a two-day trial.

(New Orleans) - Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announces that his public corruption prosecutors pursued a guilty as charged verdict and won.

(New Orleans) - Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announces his second murder conviction since Hurricane Katrina.

(New Orleans) - Today, Orleans Parish District Attorneys Eddie J. Jordan, Jr. announces that his office plans to seek the maximum penalty possible in a recent conviction.

(NEW ORLEANS) – Today, James Tate received 15 years for his involvement in the murder of a 15-year-old John McDonogh High School student.

NEW ORLEANS) – Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie Jordan and New Orleans Police Superintendent Edwin Compass joined together in an effort to rid our community from illegal drugs and firearms. Drug activity was targeted in the first, fifth, and sixth districts last year resulting in hundreds of arrests and convictions.

NEW ORLEANS) –Today, the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office indicted 16-year old Whitnae Croffitt for attempted first degree murder. Croffitt will be tried as an adult in Criminal District Court.

Today, DA Eddie Jordan will hold a press conference following a meeting to discuss heightened security at Criminal District Court.

(NEW ORLEANS) – Today, Orleans Parish District Attorney Investigator Glen Burmaster and Assistant District Attorney A.J. Ibert prevented a defendant from escaping Criminal District Court after the judge ordered the defendant to be remanded into custody.

(NEW ORLEANS) - The recent Atlanta courtroom shooting that resulted in the killing of a superior court judge and three other persons as well as threats of violence and acts of violence inside and outside the courthouse at Tulane and Broad have prompted Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie Jordan to ask for heightened security at Criminal District Court.

Today, the Louisiana 4th Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed the attempted first degree murder conviction of Eddie Harrison, III and his subsequent sentencing of 100 years in prison at hard labor for the 2006 shooting attack on NOPD Officer Andre Gonzales, announced Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr.