Abandoned Mall Becomes Crime Scene | New Orleans News

Kenner Police are sounding the alarm over a dangerous spike in trespassing at the abandoned Esplanade Mall, where over 100 incidents and 76 arrests have occurred since 2022 — mostly teens filming viral videos that fuel more risky behavior. Officers recently arrested four 18- to 19-year-olds inside restricted zones, following a Massachusetts man’s arrest for posting his own trespass video. The police chief warns of life-threatening hazards like broken glass, falling ceilings, and sinkholes — dangers that also put officers at risk. He’s now demanding the mall’s owner, the Wyn Group, appear in court by August 28th with a safety plan or face legal action. Meanwhile, the city’s finances are taking a hit: once a tax powerhouse, the mall now generates just $1 million annually, while its revitalization plan from 2023 remains unrealized — and it’s now on the market for $12.5 million. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/583f5c14c48eeba3