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“Santa Claus” Arrested in Dating-App Sting Targeting Minor

7/1/2026

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Kenner Police arrested 75-year-old man who changed his name to Santa Claus after he used a dating app to contact someone he believed was a 15-year-old boy, an undercover detective.
Claus discussed sexual activity with the alleged minor, arranged an in-person meeting, and was arrested without incident.
The sting also led to the arrests of ten men, ages 23 to 57, from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Metairie, Kenner, Luling and Pascagoula.

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Kenner Police arrested 75-year-old man who changed his name to Santa Claus after he used a dating app to contact someone he believed was a 15-year-old boy, an undercover detective.
Claus discussed sexual activity with the alleged minor, arranged an in-person meeting, and was arrested without incident.
The sting also led to the arrests of ten men, ages 23 to 57, from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Metairie, Kenner, Luling and Pascagoula.