JEFFERSON PARISH (WVUE) - The search is on for a person accused of stealing a K-9 unit from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the vehicle was stolen just before 6 p.m. on Thurs ...

According to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, the unmarked police unit is a black, 2014 Ford Explorer. It was stolen around 6 p.m. near the intersection of West Esplanade and Severn in Metairie.

Officials said the unmarked unit was stolen with the K-9 officer inside before 6 p.m. Thursday near W. Esplanade and Severn avenues. Advertisement Interactive radar: See the forecast in your area; ...

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Shortly after 9 a.m., on July 10, heavily armed police officer rushed to a property located at the 4400 block of Chatterton ...