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🌱 NOLA Resident Bobby Traps Car + New House Bill Combats Carjacking

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Shannon Denney, Neighbor
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Morning, New Orleans! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around New Orleans today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 73 Low: 53.

Here are the top three stories in New Orleans today:

  1. After months of repeated car burglaries with no arrests, a New Orleans resident has decided to take matters into his own hands by rigging a flashbang in the back of his truck for when thieves smash his car's window. He has caught suspects on camera multiple times since the incidents began a few months ago and has turned the footage over to NOPD. You can view a video of the break-in and subsequent booby trap here. (WWLTV.com)
  2. New Orleans police responded to gunfire in the Lower 9th Ward at the scene of a double shooting. Two were wounded and transported to a hospital for treatment. This case is developing, and NOPD has yet to release any further details. (WDSU New Orleans)
  3. The Louisiana House voted to pass a bill on Wednesday that makes it illegal to recruit juveniles to commit carjackings. The bill is another step taken to help combat the recent spike in carjackings seen across New Orleans. It is now illegal for adults to entice, recruit or aid people under 18 years of age to commit a carjacking. (The Advocate)

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Today in New Orleans:

  • Tulane University Women's Bowling vs NCAA Regional Championship (12:00 AM)
  • LCMC Health Business and Industry Forum (8:30 AM)
  • Tulane University Women's Beach Volleyball at New Orleans (12:30 PM)
  • Open House at CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Covington (1:00 PM)
  • Tulane University Women's Beach Volleyball at University of Louisiana at Monroe (2:30 PM)
  • Tulane University Men's Tennis vs FAU (3:00 PM)
  • Teen Night: Timeless Flight at the New Orleans Museum of Arts (6:00 PM)
  • Tulane University Baseball vs University of South Florida (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The Covington Mayor, Mark Johnson, has denied the allegations of recklessly driving a golf cart during Mardi Gras. (NOLA.com)
  • 1,000+ musicians. 20+ stages. 60+ food vendors. One incredible FREE festival across the French Quarter & the Mississippi riverfront. That's right, French Quarter Fest is back April 21-24! (Instagram)
  • The Regional Transit Authority is currently hiring mechanics! If you are interested in joining our team, visit norta.com/careers to apply. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Shannon Denney

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