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Jerk House Under Siege Again | New Orleans News
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Jamaican Jerk House, hit for the fifth time since opening in 2021, faces a growing security crisis as a burglar smashed its front door and stole liquor—this time after trying a window. The owner, Jackie Diaz, is torn between staying to honor her community roots and fleeing the rising crime wave, especially after police linked the latest break-in to a suspect arrested for over ten burglaries in the Ninth Ward. With community leaders calling for more patrols and Diaz considering costly security bars, she fears her beloved restaurant’s welcoming vibe could turn off visitors—and the neighborhood’s safety could be at stake.
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