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From left: Darlene Cusanza (President of Crimestoppers of New Orleans), Major Michael Martin, Captain Javon Ancar, Sgt. Craig Hudson, Sgt. Melvin Hudson, Lisa Romano (Oscar Tolmas Charitable Trust), Captain Eric Becnel, Rachele Popich, Sgt. Jack Owens, Major Byron Williams.

From left: Darlene Cusanza (President of Crimestoppers of New Orleans), Major Michael Martin, Captain Javon Ancar, Sgt. Craig Hudson, Sgt. Melvin Hudson, Lisa Romano (Oscar Tolmas Charitable Trust), Captain Eric Becnel, Rachele Popich, Sgt. Jack Owens, Major Byron Williams.

PPSO NEWS

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
On April 10, PPSO District 2 Sergeant Craig Hudson was honored at the 41st Annual Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans Awards Luncheon as the Plaquemines Parish "Deputy of the Year!" Sheri Jerry Turlich and PPSO congratulate Sgt. Hudson for this well-deserved award! Thank you Sgt.

Plaquemines Parish Suits Filed

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
April 9, 2026Suit #70468: Synchrony Bank vs. Sokhorn Son - Open Account.Suit #70469: Instep Federal Credit Union vs. Kerry V. Crabtree - Monies Due.Suit #70470: Hero Lands Company LLC vs. Diesel Maintenance LLC, Adonis Sylve - Eviction.Suit #70471: Joshua Mark Lincoln vs.

Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
April 8, 2026Alec Michael Bourgeois, 29, Buras: fugitive warrant, operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, speeding (**-70 mph in a 55-mph zone).Robert Crouchet, 46, Marrero: reckless operating of a motor vehicle, driver must be licensed.
POINT OF VIEW

POINT OF VIEW

POINT OF VIEW

Ron Chapman
Monday, April 20, 2026
This week marked America’s return to the moon. Apollo 17 was the last to visit on December 11,1972. It has been fifty-four years since the last visit.This return mission sets the stage for continued exploration and possibly a colony on the lunar southern pole.
PEACE & JUSTICE

PEACE & JUSTICE

PEACE & JUSTICE

Jim Brown
Monday, April 20, 2026
I have a request for all of our pontificating politicians. Leave God and me alone to work out our relationship. I consider myself a religious person, but I don’t wear my faith on my sleeve or preach to my neighbors. I have a “comfortable” relationship with the Good Lord. But it’s personal.
FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

Garey Forster
Monday, April 20, 2026
You probably remember how Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Donald Trump handled Iran. If you are a little older, you might remember President George W Bush.Iran has killed thousands of Americans over the last 47 years.
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