New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted Friday by a Grand Jury. Former New Orleans Police Department officer Jeffrey Vappie is facing new charges in Mayor Cantrell's indictment. Sign up for our NewslettersWDSU is waiting to learn more about Vappie's new charges.

A federal grand jury on Friday indicted New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and New Orleans Police Department officer Jeffrey Vappie on criminal charges, alleging they defrauded the city by pursuing a personal relationship while Vappie was on duty.

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell is facing federal wire fraud and conspiracy charges after being indicted this week along with a former member of her security detail.