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🌱 See which charges involved a Destrehan address in this arrest log
Destrehan, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Destrehan! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which charges involved a Destrehan address in this arrest log
- How a Destrehan grad is fighting for her daughter’s health
Also on today's calendar: Bayouland Golf Practice and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
- Friday: Some sun with a stray t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Arrests Report for April 17-19, 2026. (stjohnsheriff.org) — Local residents can see the latest parish arrest report from April 17-19, which includes a Destrehan resident listed with an aggravated assault of a dating partner and child endangerment charge. The log also details various warrants, theft, and disturbance charges for people from nearby River Parishes and Baton Rouge. 
• Destrehan grad raises awareness as daughter faces epilepsy, complex needs (heraldguide.com) — A Destrehan High School graduate is sharing her four-year-old daughter Harlow’s battle with epilepsy and complex medical needs to raise awareness and support for other families. She describes years of seizures, surgeries, and hospital stays, along with help from Ochsner doctors, a Metairie nonprofit, and close family as they hope recent surgery will improve Harlow’s quality of life.
📸 Around Destrehan
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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The Jungle Book Kids
Harry M Hurst Middle School, 170 Rd Runner Ln, Destrehan
5:00 pm
Friday April 24
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Other local events
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Bayouland Golf Practice
Cypress Lakes Country Club , 10 Villere Dr 2nd floor , Destrehan
2:00 pm -
Casey Saba: German Coast Farmers' Market (Destrehan)
German Coast Farmers' Market , East Regional Library , 160 W Campus Dr , Destrehan
9:00 am -
Bayouland Golf Practice
Cypress Lakes Country Club , 10 Villere Dr 2nd floor , Destrehan
2:00 pm
Saturday May 2
Saturday May 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Senior Social
St. Charles Parish Library - Norco Branch , 590 Apple St , Norco
11:00 am -
Coffee with the Counselors
Hahnville High Luling, LA 70070
7:30 am -
SELAH PRODUCTIONS, INC.'S PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM IN VACHERIE, LA.
St James Parish Library , 2593 LA-20 , Vacherie
10:00 am -
DHS Choir Spring Concert
Lafon Performing Arts Center , 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway , Luling
11:30 am -
Midday Mystery Club
St. Charles Parish Library - St. Rose Branch , 90 E Club Dr , St Rose
11:00 am -
Destrehan - Week 2 - June 1 - June 5
Jerusalem Shriners , 1940 Ormond Blvd , Destrehan
9:00 am
Wednesday April 22
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Thursday April 30
Wednesday May 20
Monday June 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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I enjoy simple routines, a good cup of coffee, a walk outside, and moments that don’t feel rushed. I also value conversations that feel easy,… (Nextdoor Carriage Ln) - Learn how to draw native Louisiana flowers with me in May's Art Lab, hosted by the @stcharleslib !
I'll show you how to draw stunning wildflowers! The class is free, so come draw with me on Wednesday, May 6th. Make sure you register with the… (Nextdoor Ormond)
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Metairie. Apply here.
🗞 Nearby News
Luling
- Boutte grocery store officially renamed to Rivers Market (heraldguide.com)
Kenner
- New Orleans man booked on multiple charges after Kenner police chase (wgno.com)
- Registered sex offender rearrested, accused of 'upskirting' woman at Lakeside mall (nola.com)
- How to Find the Right Lawyer for Your Case (bigeasymagazine.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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