New Orleans DA Secures High Conviction Rates in Early 2026

Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office reports 100% conviction rate and 18 homicide convictions by guilty pleas in first six weeks of the year.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office in New Orleans, Louisiana has reported a strong start to 2026, securing a 100% conviction rate and 18 homicide convictions by guilty pleas in the first six weeks of the year. District Attorney Jason Williams credited the success to the office's homicide unit, which he said has "outperformed" previous records.

Why it matters

The high conviction rates in the early part of the year are seen as an important development in New Orleans, which has historically struggled with high rates of violent crime. The district attorney's office's ability to secure convictions could help improve public safety and trust in the criminal justice system.

The details

According to District Attorney Jason Williams, the homicide unit in his office has been the key driver behind the high conviction rates. Williams said this unit has "proven efficient" at working with witnesses to build strong cases against suspected murderers.

  • In the first six weeks of 2026, the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office secured 18 homicide convictions by guilty pleas.

The players

Jason Williams

The District Attorney of Orleans Parish in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office

The local prosecutor's office responsible for handling criminal cases in New Orleans and Orleans Parish.

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What they’re saying

“Our homicide unit is our flagship unit. This is a unit that we all look to. This is a standard we hold ourselves to across this entire office. We built it in the middle of a crisis to meet a critical moment in this city, and it's proven efficient.”

— Jason Williams, District Attorney (wgno.com)

The takeaway

The high conviction rates in the early part of 2026 demonstrate the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office's commitment to addressing violent crime and holding perpetrators accountable. This success could help build public trust and contribute to improved public safety in New Orleans.