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law-enforcement2 years ago•2 min saved

Deputy Shoots Armed Suspect in Metairie Foot Chase

A deputy from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office shot an armed suspect in Metairie on Friday morning. The incident occurred when the deputy attempted to stop a suspicious person, who then fled and pulled out a firearm during a foot chase. The deputy fired his service weapon, hitting the suspect once. The suspect is currently in stable condition at a local hospital, and their identity is being withheld for investigative reasons. The incident is under investigation.

via WDSU New Orleans|

#armed-suspect #investigation #jefferson-parish-sheriffs-office

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

Arsonist Strikes Multiple Stores in Metairie, Prompting Investigation

A man named Samir Hernandez has been arrested for intentionally setting four fires, including inside a Walmart and Home Depot in Metairie, Louisiana. The fires caused heavy smoke damage and prompted the closure of the Walmart. Hernandez also confessed to setting fire to two trash cans in a nearby neighborhood. He has been booked on multiple charges related to arson and criminal damage. No injuries were reported.

via FOX 8 Local First|

#arrest #arson #crime

charityfundraising2 years ago•1 min saved

2023 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway: Winners Revealed and Tickets Selling Out Fast!

Dante Brown of Gretna has been announced as the winner of the 2023 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway, receiving a new home in Metairie valued at $700,000. The fundraiser, which sold $100 tickets, raised funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Scott Dilosa won a $2,500 VISA gift card, and Wanda Baker won a Mazda CX-30 Select as additional prizes.

via FOX 8 Local First|

#charityfundraising #fundraiser #metairie

disasters2 years ago•2 min saved

Multiple Fires Displace Families in Metairie and Mid-City.

Firefighters are investigating a house fire in Metairie, Jefferson Parish, which started around 3 a.m. No injuries have been reported. The fire comes after crews put out a fire at a shed on the same block Sunday afternoon. The investigation is ongoing.

via WDSU New Orleans|

#disasters #firefighters #house-fire

disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

Firefighters battle multiple blazes across Jefferson and Orleans parishes, displacing families and injuring one firefighter.

A couple's home in Metairie, Louisiana, was destroyed in a fire that lasted for hours, and firefighters believe it may have started on Sunday afternoon. The couple had lived in the home for nearly 50 years, but were staying with relatives at the time of the fire. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.

via FOX 8 Local First|

#disasters #firefighters #home