Urban Explorers Face New Police Crackdown | New Orleans News

Kenner police are cracking down hard on urban explorers after arresting four locals for trespassing at the abandoned Esplanade Mall — a site where a teen recently died falling from Plaza Tower while exploring. Authorities warn this dangerous trend is growing, with some teens treating it like a game and even profiting thousands online by documenting illegal entries. Over four years, cops have nabbed 70 people at the decaying mall, which still has just a few businesses open. One suspect from Massachusetts faces charges for posting criminal activity online. Legal experts say property owners aren’t automatically liable, but must take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm — as law enforcement pushes harder to stop more tragedies. 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/15edfb0143f599ea