🌱City Hall Computer Seized + St. Tammany Bust Nets Illegal Cough Meds

New Orleans LA

19 May, 2022

9:42 PM

Description

Good Morning, New Orleans! Let's get you all caught up to start this Friday, May 20th off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in New Orleans. First, today's weather: Breezy and warm with some sun. High: 90 Low: 80. Here are the top three stories in New Orleans today: A City Hall IT employee's computer has been seized as a part of the ongoing "Smart Cities" initiative investigation. Mayor Cantrell's "Smart Cities" initiative involved providing free Wi-Fi to low income neighborhoods and using "smart" streetlights to collect data for improvements and profit is being investigated by the Inspector General's Office to discern how Cantrell's administration negotiated the initiatives contracts. (FOX 8 Local First) A former Metairie priest, Stephen Sauer, has been rearrested after a new victim was identified after he was accused of taking pictures and videos of unconscious men. He was booked with voyeurism, sexual battery and now a count of rape. (NOLA.com) Ninety-seven bottles of illegal cough syrup were seized in a St. Tammany traffic stop. Two cars were pulled over on I-12 near Covington on Monday for traffic violations, and a drug sniffing dog alerted to the second vehicle where officers found many pint bottles filled with Promethazine Hydrochloride. (NOLA.com) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Whether you're working from home or streaming your favorite movies, the new Ring Alarm Pro gives you an internet connection you can count on — while simultaneously keeping your home safe and secure. To learn more about the innovative security system, or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in New Orleans: Monthly Bingo Birthday Celebration at the Slidell CenterWell Senior Primary Care (1 p.m.) Tulane University Baseball vs University of Memphis (6:30 p.m.) The NOLA Project's Treasure Island at the New Orleans Museum of Arts (7:30 p.m.) From my notebook: The New Orleans Health Department is handing out free N95 masks across public libraries and fire stations in New Orleans. (WGNO New Orleans)The first tropical wave of the season is tracking into the Western Caribbean but the NHC doesn't believe it will form into a hurricane. (WDSU New Orleans) Looking to get rid of an old car? Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana accepts vehicle donations all year long. You can call them at (504) 525-2179 or learn more on their website. (Facebook) Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update! — Shannon Denney Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New Orleans Daily? Contact me at [email protected]