Crime

Kratom is said to be a natural supplement that helps ease pain and anxiety, yet Louisiana is close to banning the substance. Why? Because some say kratom is causing "untold devastation to Louisiana families & citizens."

A judge in Louisiana has cleared the murder conviction of Jimmie Chris Duncan, who was originally found guilty of killing his partner's almost 2-year-old daughter based on what experts now say is "junk science."

Six people were arrested in New Orleans during a federal operation targeting a Gulf Cartel-linked drug ring trafficking fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine into Louisiana from Texas.

Surprisingly, nine serious offenders have escaped from Texas prisons without detection. Law enforcement is asking the public for help in locating these dangerous fugitives.

An elderly woman died in the parking lot of a Walmart store after she was hit by vehicle.

In Texas, drug smuggling continues to pose challenges, as evidenced by Nancy Dominguez's recent arrest at the El Paso port for attempting to transport methamphetamine.

Federal authorities have sentenced a Lake Charles man to more than 16 years in prison after a major fentanyl bust uncovered enough of the drug to kill hundreds of thousands. Here's how it's part of a broader crackdown across Louisiana.

Corpus Christi and Houston land on a new list of the most dangerous cities in the U.S., with one Texas city cracking the Top 10. Here’s how they compare on crime and safety.

Law enforcement is ramping up efforts against human smuggling in Texas.

Three men, including a cold case suspect, have been indicted for murder in St. Landry Parish. Charges range from second-degree to first-degree murder.