New Orleans, Louisiana
Coverage of New Orleans, Louisiana in the Nexus archive.
- Convicted killer Karmelo Anthony's family used fundraiser money for moving and living expenses
Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison after fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet. A fundraiser organized by his mother, Kala Hayes, raised nearly $634,000 to support the family's relocation and living expenses, but has since been closed by GiveSendGo after the stated purposes were fulfilled.
- Honduran Illegal Alien Indicted For Illegally Possessing Firearm
A 29-year-old Honduran national was indicted for illegally possessing a firearm in violation of U.S. federal law. The indictment, filed on May 28, 2026, charges Erlin Jovany Gamez Maldonado under Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(5)(A) and 924(a)(8).
- Honduran Illegal Alien Indicted For Illegal Re-Entry of Removed Alien
Oscar Paz-Mejia, a 33-year-old native of Honduras, was indicted for illegal reentry of a removed alien under Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326(a). The indictment was announced by United States Attorney David I. Courcelle.
- Honduran National Guilty of Illegal Reentry of Removed Alien
A 27-year-old Honduran citizen pled guilty to reentry of a removed alien under Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326(a). His sentencing is scheduled for June 25, 2026.
- Honduran Illegal Alien Sentenced to Time Served For Illegally Re-entering the United States
Julio Valerio-Senteno, 40, was sentenced to time served for illegally re-entering the United States after pleading guilty to a charge under Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326(a). The court also imposed one year of supervised release and a $100 special assessment fee.
- Honduran Man Indicted For Assault Against Law Enforcement and Damage to Government Property
Jairo Yoel Montoya-Amador, a 21-year-old Honduran national, was indicted for assaulting a federal officer and damaging government property. The charges were announced by United States Attorney David I. Courcelle.
- Honduran Nationals Sentenced to More Than Two Decades in Prison for Kidnapping Offenses
Honduran nationals Hector Mondragon-Florres and Edwin Salgado-Nunez were sentenced to over two decades in prison for kidnapping and conspiracy to commit kidnapping. The sentencing was conducted by U.S. District Judge Barry W. Ashe and announced by U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle.
- New Orleans Man Sentenced For Destruction of Mail by Postal Employee
Dwayne West, a 24-year-old man from New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced on May 21, 2026, to one year of probation and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee by U.S. District Judge Carl J. Barbier for the destruction of mail by a postal employee. The case was announced by United States Attorney David I. Courcelle.