Louisiana State Police

Motorists are reminded that I-610 will be fully closed in both directions, including all ramps, until 5:00 a.m. Monday, June 1. The closure is necessary for roadway improvements. Drivers should plan ahead and expect delays.

I-10 eastbound and westbound will serve as the primary alternate routes during the closure. Please use caution in work zones and allow extra travel time.

For more info from Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) visit the link: https://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration/announcements/Announcement.aspx?key=41637&fbclid=IwdGRleASH9XVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeQ0_mkR37fxumbubZPMQI6q-Lq82DShgDO_VhVGpyyM1o5wPjzKSOJxvR5OI_aem_c6iG4t2sRCX5L8gfK0mWVg .tab=0

Louisiana State Police Region 1 Transportation Safety Services (TSS) conducted a safety presentation with commercial drivers from Turner Industries. Turner Industries provides specialized transportation services involving oversize and overweight loads throughout Louisiana and across the country.

During the presentation, TSS reviewed roadside inspection procedures, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and Louisiana state laws regarding size and weight compliance. Drivers also had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss real-world scenarios involving the safe movement of oversize and overweight loads.

Transporting oversize and overweight loads presents significant challenges for the motoring public, motor carriers, drivers, and law enforcement. These specialized loads require careful route planning and heightened safety awareness.

Thank you to Turner Industries for reaching out for this training for their drivers, showing their commitment to safe transportation practices on Louisiana highways. Remember, roadway safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Over the past several days, Troopers with Troop NOLA made multiple arrests following three separate traffic stops involving illegal drugs, fi****ms, and a stolen vehicle.

On Wednesday, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on Crowder Blvd. The vehicle came to a stop at an apartment complex, where one occupant fled on foot but was quickly apprehended by Troopers. During the investigation, Troopers located 255 Tapentadol pills, an AR-15-style rifle, ma*****na, THC gummies, and drug paraphernalia. Troopers also learned that three of the occupants were convicted felons. In total, five individuals were arrested.

Later that day, Troopers conducted a second traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on Chef Menteur Highway. During the investigation, Troopers recovered 518 grams of ma*****na, Tapentadol pills, packaging materials, and a firearm, resulting in the arrest of two individuals.

On Thursday, Troopers located a stolen Acura in the Westbank area of New Orleans. After the driver refused to stop, Troopers pursued the vehicle until it became disabled, at which point the driver and passenger fled on foot. Troopers soon apprehended the driver after a brief foot pursuit and recovered a discarded handgun. Troopers were able to confirm the Acura had been reported stolen earlier that day in New Orleans.

All suspects involved in the above incidents were booked into the Orleans Parish Jail on various charges.

Troop NOLA remains committed to proactive enforcement efforts aimed at reducing violent crime and removing illegal drugs and dangerous weapons from New Orleans communities.