Copper Theft Targeting Churches | New Orleans News

Copper theft is exploding in Tangipahoa Parish, with churches like Antioch Baptist in Tickfaw becoming prime targets—stolen wiring costs thousands to replace and leaves congregations heartbroken. With multiple robberies and a growing trail of stolen wire moving from Baton Rouge to Mississippi, authorities are cracking down using new state laws that require cashless metal sales, fingerprinting, and ID checks. Non-compliant scrap yards face criminal charges and shutdowns as law enforcement teams work with state agencies to shut down the fence market and restore safety to vulnerable communities. 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/6b9219badd9a0c10