NOPD Chief Ferguson discusses recent crime Cantrell-Ferguson crime meeting By FOX 8 Staff | May 13, 2021 at 8:50 PM CDT - Updated May 13 at 8:57 PM NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans Police Chief Shaun Ferguson says despite a significant increase in homicides and caseloads this year, detectives have remained strong. The police chief says there have been 77 homicides so far this year compared to 58 at the same time last year. He also says detectives have solved 57 percent of those homicides compared to 35 percent in 2020. The chief expressed concern that those committing violent crimes in the city have no regard for authority and believe there are no consequences to their actions. Another concern of his is an increase in domestic violence this year.