Louisiana sheriffs are searching for four inmates who escaped from a prison on Sunday night, authorities said.
Tanjipahoa County Sheriff Daniel Edwards said four inmates escaped through the perimeter fence of the Tanjipahoa County Jail during recreational time on the jail grounds.
The suspects have been identified as Omarion Hookfin (19), Avery Guidry (19), Jamarcus Cyprian (20) and Travon Johnson (21).
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From LR: The escaped inmates have been identified as Omarion Hookfin (19), Avery Guidry (19), Jamarcus Cyprian (20) and Travon Johnson (21). (Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office)
According to the sheriff’s office, an inspection of the perimeter fence revealed that sections of the fence were weak, allowing a body to easily slip through.
Johnson, Hookfin and Gudry were all incarcerated for their alleged involvement in a 2022 murder in Hammond, Louisiana, while Cyprien was incarcerated on armed robbery and weapons charges.
Hoofkin was also charged with aggravated assault while incarcerated in Catahoula Parish.
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Tanjipahoa County Sheriff Daniel Edwards said the four inmates escaped by breaking through the perimeter fence of the Tanjipahoa County Jail during recreation time on the jail grounds. (Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office)
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Anyone with information regarding the escaped inmate’s location is asked to contact 911 immediately.
