Chris Finch

Recent Articles by Chris

NOPD: Party bus rider sought in tourist attack surrenders to police

New Orleans police have issued an arrest warrant for a teenager allegedly involved in a brutal attack on tourists from Colorado.

Chris Finch

Published February 15, 2019 at 9:20 AM

Ponchatoula passes smoking ban ordinance

The Ponchatoula City Council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public places.

Chris Finch

Published February 12, 2019 at 11:42 AM

Lyft driver raped woman at his apartment, JPSO says

A Lyft driver is accused of raping a woman after picking her up at a Bywater bar and driving her to his apartment, a Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office spokesman said.

Chris Finch

Published February 7, 2019 at 3:07 PM

The Times-Picayune’s front page sums up how New Orleans felt about the Super Bowl

Super Bowl? What Super Bowl?

Chris Finch

Published February 4, 2019 at 1:13 PM

Police: Houma man steals truck, shoots himself after SWAT standoff

Houma police arrested a man who allegedly stole a truck, pulled a gun on an officer and then was involved in a SWAT standoff before shooting himself.

Chris Finch

Published January 31, 2019 at 5:16 PM

NFL clarifies statement that Goodell talked to Saints players, report says

The NFL said that commissioner Roger Goodell has not talked to Saints players about the controversial no-call, after claiming he did speak with them, according to an ESPN report.

Chris Finch

Published January 31, 2019 at 5:15 PM

North Shore man pleads guilty to killing mother, injuring deputy

A North Shore man pleaded guilty Tuesday to killing his mother and injuring two others, including a Franklinton police officer, the Washington and St. Tammany parishes District Attorney’s Office said.

Chris Finch

Published January 31, 2019 at 11:10 AM

Roger Goodell addresses no-call, but don’t expect much change

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he understands the frustration of the city and New Orleans Saints following the controversial no-call in the NFC Championship game.

Chris Finch

Published January 30, 2019 at 1:15 PM

Was Sean Payton wearing the Roger Goodell clown shirt?

The internet, at least in Saints country, says yes.

Chris Finch

Published January 30, 2019 at 11:39 AM

Tampa Bay columnist says Super Bowl is ‘living a lie’

New Orleans Saints fans aren’t the only ones calling out the NFL for the no-call in the NFC Championship game that prompted a lawsuit

Chris Finch

Published January 30, 2019 at 8:59 AM

REPORT: Rams defensive back fined for controversial hit on Saints wide receiver during NFC Championship Game

The NFL said Rams defensive back Nickell Roby-Coleman has been fined more than $26,000 for the hit on Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis

Chris Finch

Published January 25, 2019 at 12:40 PM

Harry Connick Jr. watching the Super Bowl? Nah..

After the Saints lost to the Los Angeles Rams, one of the city’s musicians let the NFL know he’s not about it.

Chris Finch

Published January 21, 2019 at 10:05 AM

Passed Out: Saints contact NFL about non-call on critical play

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said he called the league office about a pass interference play that could have helped seal the win for New Orleans.