🌱 Patch AM: Why Esplanade Mall videos could mean real trouble for Kenner trespassers

Hello Kenner! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Esplanade Mall videos could mean real trouble for Kenner trespassers
• Which popular apps Kenner's police chief says could expose your kids.
• How Kenner police say they safeguard powerful license plate cameras.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 97 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 78.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 100 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• YouTuber Steve Ronin Faces 6 Years in Prison After Surrendering to Police (hypefresh.com) — Kenner Police say a YouTuber recently surrendered at headquarters after allegedly filming inside the long-closed Esplanade Mall, which officials call the city's biggest blight and an "attractive nuisance." The case highlights ongoing trespassing problems at the dangerous, privately owned property and how viral videos from inside the mall may be drawing copycats. One creator is charged; another is still being sought.
   

• Kenner police chief warns parents about apps allegedly used by child predators (fox8live.com) — Kenner's police chief is urging parents to closely monitor their kids' apps after nearly 40 arrests tied to alleged child predators contacting children online. He highlights gaming and hidden-vault apps as particular risks and stresses that kids should have no online privacy from parents. The message is clear: active supervision in Kenner homes can help keep local children safer.
   

• JPSO reviews safeguards for Flock cameras after deputy fired for misuse (fox8live.com) — Kenner residents should know their police department relies on Flock license plate cameras daily to help solve crimes ranging from hit-and-runs to serious violent cases. While Jefferson Parish reviews misuse by a fired deputy, Chief Keith Conley says Kenner requires case numbers or stated investigations before accessing the system and conducts audits, acknowledging safeguards still can't completely prevent a "bad apple."
   

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Saturday August 22
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Monday August 24
• Board of Zoning Adjustments Public Hearing →
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Tuesday August 25
• Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting
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🗞 Nearby News

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