Bella Dardano

New Orleans

Digital Content Producer at WGNO-TV (New Orleans, LA)

journalist @wgnotv | nola | formerly: @theadvocatebr, @lsureveille, @inregister

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Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office investigates in-custody death

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Bella Dardano

JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Deputies with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating an in-custody death on Thursday, June 5. The JPSO reported that a male inmate experienced a medical emergency on Wednesday and was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead on Thursday morning. JPSO officials said an autopsy will determine the cause of death.
Tractor trailer falls into Metairie canal

2 days ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

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Tractor trailer falls into Metairie canal

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Bella Dardano

METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — A tractor trailer fell into a canal in Metairie on Wednesday, June 4. The trailer fell at Labarre Road and West Esplanade Avenue. Details are limited at this time. WGNO crews arrived at the scene around noon. This is a developing story. Stay with WGNO as we learn more. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter.
Separate crashes in Lafourche, Terrebonne parishes leave cyclists dead

4 days ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

TERREBONNE PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Troopers with the Louisiana State Police are investigating separate crashes in Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes that left two cyclists dead on Sunday, June 1. LSP officials said troopers responded to the first crash in Terrebonne Parish around 8:30 p.m. on Louisiana Highway 57 near Cedar Grove Road.
Social media video appears to show escaped New Orleans inmate Antoine Massey pleading case

4 days ago | louisianafirstnews.com | Bella Dardano

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Social media video appears to show escaped New Orleans inmate Antoine Massey pleading case

4 days ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Law enforcement officials are investigating videos posted to social media that appear to show escaped New Orleans inmate Antoine Massey. In the videos posted to Instagram, a person who appears to be Massey speaks directly to the camera and refutes allegations regarding his original arrest and the circumstances surrounding his escape.
Eight inmates captured, two still at large following Orleans Parish jailbreak

1 week ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Three inmates accused of escaping from the Orleans Justice Center have been captured, according to the Louisiana State Police. According to the Office of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, Lenton Vanburen was taken back into custody on Monday, May 26. A social media post from Murrill’s office states that Vanburen was picked up in Baton Rouge.
District attorney issues subpoenas requesting compliance from Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office after jailbreak

2 weeks ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams issued two subpoenas requiring compliance from the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office following the New Orleans jailbreak. Williams said one of the subpoenas will request the sheriff’s office to preserve relevant logs, surveillance and data leading up to and after the escape. The other subpoena requests voluntary compliance from OPSO employees, staff and contractors as part of the investigation.
Arrest made in 2022 Tangipahoa Parish fatal overdose case

2 weeks ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. PONCHATOULA, La. (WGNO) — An arrest has been made in connection with a 2022 fentanyl overdose death investigation in Tangipahoa Parish. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home in Ponchatoula in July 2022, where they found 19-year-old Louis Reynier unresponsive.
$194K Easy 5 lottery ticket sold in Hammond

2 weeks ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

HAMMOND, La. (WGNO) — A $194,000 Easy 5 lottery ticket sold in Hammond is waiting to be claimed. According to the Louisiana Lottery website, the winning ticket was sold at Big Boss Express 12 at 42576 Pumpkin Center Road. The drawing was held on May 21, and the winning numbers are 3, 14, 15, 21 and 23. As of Thursday, there are 179 days left to claim the $194,943 prize. The ticket will expire on Nov. 17.