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Louisiana Guard Patrols Cut 8th District Murders From 15 to 2

8/26/2026

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The Louisiana National Guard completed an eight-month deployment in New Orleans on Aug. 31, 2026.
Guardsmen logged 31,162 patrol hours and 401 activities during the deployment.
They assisted law enforcement with 171 arrests.
They provided first aid on 103 occasions.
Murders in the 8th Police District fell from 15 to 2 while the Guard was present.

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Story summary

The Louisiana National Guard completed an eight-month deployment in New Orleans on Aug. 31, 2026.
Guardsmen logged 31,162 patrol hours and 401 activities during the deployment.
They assisted law enforcement with 171 arrests.
They provided first aid on 103 occasions.
Murders in the 8th Police District fell from 15 to 2 while the Guard was present.