87 arrests, citations issued in Kenner fake license plate investigation

KENNER, La. (WGNO) — A fake license plate patrol initiative in Kenner has led to a total of 87 arrests and citations.

According to the Kenner Police Department, in February, the department began to notice an uptick in vehicles with counterfeit or fictitious license plates.

Officers said this is not uncommon for officers to see during traffic stops, as they also discover drivers that have fake licenses or insurance.

The KPD's chief instructed the patrol and traffic...