New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation

06/13/2026

🚨Critical Missing Person - Rose Melendez🚨
(B/F, 82 y/o, 5'3", 126 lbs)

On Friday, June 12, 2026, relatives of Rose Melendez (B/F, DOB: 02/14/1944) reported that they were at Strive Inc. Center (Napoleon Ave., Uptown, New Orleans) when Ms. Melendez suddenly left the location. Since then, Ms. Melendez’s family has been unable to contact her and have not seen her.

Ms. Melendez is described as a black female, approximately five foot three inches tall, weighing approximately 126 pounds, with brown eyes and silver/white hair. Ms. Melendez was last observed wearing a pink jacket, a multi-colored shirt, black pants, “Halloween”-inspired socks, and black shoes.

Ms. Melendez is 82 years of age and reportedly suffers from dementia.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this individual, notify a Sixth District Detective at 504-658-6060 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 504-822-1111 or dial 9-1-1.

💫 The assists the New Orleans Police Department on critical missing person and missing juvenile cases through the NOLA Alert program (a.k.a. "Bryan's Call") in partnership with Lamar Advertising. NOLA Alerts are also distributed through social media and as push notifications on the Ring Neighborhood app.

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06/11/2026

🚨Critical Missing Juvenile - Trenton Reeves🚨
(W/M, 17 y/o, 5'6", 145 lbs)

NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD is investigating a reported simple kidnapping incident that occurred in the 4500 block of Eastview Drive, in the Seventh District.

Seventeen-year-old Trenton Reeves (pictured, white male) was last seen on June 10, 2026, at about 10:07 p.m. at the residence of his caregiver, approaching the caregiver’s vehicle and accompanied by the caregiver’s adult son. Subsequently, the caregiver exited the residence to discover both subjects and her vehicle all to be missing from the location.

The vehicle is described as a brown Mercedes-Benz ML3 bearing Louisiana license plate CB01607.

Reeves is reportedly diagnosed with a medical condition that renders him nonverbal and requires medication.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111, online, or by dialing 9-1-1.

💫 The assists the New Orleans Police Department on critical missing person and missing juvenile cases through the NOLA Alert program (a.k.a. "Bryan's Call") in partnership with Lamar Advertising. NOLA Alerts are also distributed through social media and as push notifications on the Ring Neighborhood app.

🫡 New Orleans Police Department

06/10/2026

💙Every holiday, birthday, and special event, the families of law enforcement officers share their loved ones with the public. Their sacrifice is noble and deserves every care we can afford them.

🫡 Thank you Rep. Debbie Villio and Gov. Landry for always backing the blue!

Full time, Part time, Reserve....If a law enforcement officer makes the ultimate sacrifice, their families need every benefit available.

🏛️ NEW LAW PASSED: Protecting the Families of Our Reserve and Auxiliary Officers

Louisiana has officially enacted Act 608 (House Bill No. 12) during the 2026 Regular Session, expanding critical financial protections for those who step up to protect our communities.

Sponsored by Debbie Villio State Representative and a dedicated coalition of lawmakers, this vital legislation amends state law to provide crucial survival benefits for reserve and auxiliary law enforcement officers.

🔍 What This Means:
Expanded Protection: Secures financial security and survival benefits for the surviving spouses and children of reserve or auxiliary law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

Line of Duty Coverage: Applies to tragic incidents occurring while the officer is responding to emergencies, assisting the public, or traveling to/from work in an authorized agency vehicle.

Our reserve and auxiliary officers put on the badge and risk their lives alongside full-time personnel—it is only right that their families receive the same peace of mind and financial security.

Thank you to the authors and the legislature for standing behind all of Louisiana's law enforcement families! Thank you to Governor Jeff Landry for signing this important legislative.

06/09/2026

Will less juvenile judges = more accountability?

Gov. Landry signed Louisiana Senate Bill 217 (now Act 748) effectively removing 3 of 12 Criminal Court Judges – Fuller, Levine and Goode-Douglas. Receiving less attention is the reduction of Orleans Parish Juvenile Court Judges from 4 to 2 through attrition (term or retirement).

For years, New Orleans has faced serious questions about juvenile supervision, including failures in electronic monitoring that allowed dangerous offenders to slip through the cracks. The Louisiana Supreme Court has even ordered investigations involving juvenile court judges following high-profile ankle-monitor cases. The escalation is real and accountability matters.

More judges does not automatically mean better outcomes. When responsibility is spread across multiple courtrooms, it can become harder for the public to identify who is accountable for failures.

A smaller bench can mean clearer lines of responsibility, more consistent policies, and greater public scrutiny of decisions. The goal should not be protecting judicial positions. It should be protecting public safety and restoring confidence in a juvenile justice system that has struggled with monitoring, transparency, and repeat violent offenders.

If fewer judges can deliver better oversight, faster reforms, and clearer accountability, then rightsizing the court is a step worth taking.

💫 For 30 years, the NOPJF has worked to create a safer New Orleans by helping to train, retain, and sustain local law enforcement - including advanced detective training, Cold Case support, Officer Assistance Program coordination, and Digital Forensics hardware.

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06/09/2026

Detectives never give up. 👏

The mass sh**ting that stained the 2024 festival season now has closure. NOPD Cold Case investigators arrested 5 subjects responsible for injuring 11 people and ending the life of Jezreel Poleate outside of the Republic nightclub on 4/14/24.

The incredible work by these investigators cannot be overstated.

In this type of investigation, a h*micide case involving numerous victims on a dark street perpetrated by subjects who cause unprovoked chaos grows "cold" quickly when leads are exhausted. Incredible detective work means camera footage, evidence, tips, and perseverance over months.

SWAT and partnering agencies then went as far as Slidell and Luling to capture 3 of the subjects before the announcement today.

💫 For 30 years, the NOPJF has worked to create a safer New Orleans by helping to train, retain, and sustain local law enforcement - including advanced detective training, Cold Case support, Officer Assistance Program coordination, and Digital Forensics hardware.

💪 New Orleans Police Department WDSU News

06/05/2026

🚨Critical Missing Juvenile - Charm Hunter 🚨
(B/F, 4 y/o, 4'0", 36 lbs)

The NOPD is issuing a critical missing juvenile alert for a 4-year-old girl who went missing today (June 4, 2026) at 8:49 p.m.

Missing is 4-year old Charm Hunter (pictured).

She was last seen in the 2300 block of A P Tureaud Avenue when she reportedly got into a white SUV.

A relative reported that Charm walked outside and got into the vehicle and it was assumed the vehicle belonged to the child’s mother. However, the vehicle was not the mother’s, and the child has not been seen since.

Charm is described as an African American female who was last seen wearing her hair in a poofy bun. She is 4’0” tall and weighs about 36 pounds.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Charm Hunter is asked to call NOPD Special Victims detectives at 504-658-5267, the Louisiana State Police Fusion Center at 1-800-434-8007, or NOPD at 9-1-1.

💫 The assists the New Orleans Police Department on critical missing person and missing juvenile cases through the NOLA Alert program (a.k.a. "Bryan's Call") in partnership with Lamar Advertising. NOLA Alerts are also distributed through social media and as push notifications on the Ring Neighborhood app.

🫡 New Orleans Police Department

06/04/2026

Love this guy! Great Officer 🫡

05/27/2026

New Orleans' hospitality industry thrives thanks to dedicated law enforcement and dedicated business leaders. 👮⚜👨‍💼

NOPJF is proud to call our board member Jim Cook BOTH.

He has been a powerful advocate for public safety and is currently leading one of the largest investments in the New Orleans hospitality industry in recent history. These 3 projects include updates to the Morial Convention Center, building the new 1000-room Omni Hotel, and developing the new River District Neighborhood.

📈 The first 2 projects alone are estimated to have a $213 M economic impact, create around 1500 new jobs, and attract up to 20 new conventions.

Thank you for you dedication, Jim! 🫡

Read more here: https://www.fox8live.com/video/2026/05/26/morial-convention-center-tackles-3-improvement-projects-once/

💫 For 30 years, the NOPJF has worked to create a safer New Orleans by helping to train, retain, and sustain local law enforcement - including advanced detective training, Officer Assistance Program support, and Digital Forensics hardware.

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05/23/2026

When “Bryan’s Call” goes out, everyone responds!

Today was the official launch of the new alert system for vulnerable and missing children and adults in New Orleans. The pilot for this program launched in December 2025 following the Bryan Vasquez incident which touched almost every citizen in southeast Louisiana. After more than 15 activations and recoveries, the program covers those who do not meet the criteria for a statewide AMBER or SILVER alert.

Thanks to a motion brought by then City Councilperson - now Mayor Helena Moreno - the NOPD, City Agencies, and NOPJF work directly with the detectives of the Special Victims Unit to ensure that no child or vulnerable adult stays missing for long.

At today’s press conference, we discussed our role in creating the billboard layouts, social media posts, and Ring Neighborhood push notifications.

🫡 We also named the NOPD detectives who respond 24/7 and gave a special thank you to Bob Lanaux and his team at Lamar Advertising who display the billboards when seconds matter most.

Read more here: https://nopjf.org/nolaalerts

💫 For 30 years, the NOPJF has worked to create a safer New Orleans by helping to train, retain, and sustain local law enforcement - including advanced detective training, Officer Assistance Program support, and Digital Forensics hardware.

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05/21/2026

A SWAT roll and some wet weather couldn’t stop the fun today.⚔️🌧️🦞

Everyone took a minute in between calls for service, investigations, and court to enjoy some mudbugs.

Despite what you may hear, these are some of the hardest working officers you’ll ever find. After all, a 50-year low in violent crime doesn’t happen without dedication.

Thanks to auduboninstitute rousesmarkets and everyone that helped make the annual NOPD employee appreciation crawfish boil a huge success today.

💫 For 30 years, the NOPJF has worked to create a safer New Orleans by helping to train, retain, and sustain local law enforcement - including advanced detective training, Officer Assistance Program support, and Digital Forensics hardware.

🫡 New Orleans Police Department NOPD Second District Audubon Zoo Rouses Markets