Four additional people taken into custody for assisting inmates in New Orleans prison escape, five remain fugitives.
Arrests Made Following New Orleans Prison Break Police arrested four more individuals over the weekend linked to a prison break in New Orleans, bringing the total to eleven. These individuals are suspected of assisting prisoners either before, during, or after their escape from the facility last week. The recent arrests include 18-year-old Patricia VanBren, 27-year-old […]
Controversial cameras could provide insights into the NOLA escape.
Nonprofit Aids in Capture of Escaped Prisoners in New Orleans In New Orleans, a nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding law enforcement through surveillance cameras claims to have assisted in the capture of at least two out of ten inmates who escaped from a local prison last week. Project NOLA, which manages around 5,000 cameras in […]
13-year-old girl defended herself against an adult man by using her jiu-jitsu skills to injure his ankle and escape, according to police.
Police Search for Man After Attempted Attack on Young Girl California State Police are on the lookout for a man who allegedly tried to attack a 13-year-old girl, which led to the girl breaking his ankle during a struggle. This incident took place in Carmel by the Sea on May 6th, according to her Jiu-Jitsu […]
New Orleans police have taken another suspect into custody for supposedly helping inmates escape from jail.
Latest Arrest in New Orleans Prison Escape Case Another individual suspected of aiding an inmate’s escape from a New Orleans prison was taken into custody on Friday, according to authorities. The New Orleans Police Department reported that four people were detained at a residence, with 28-year-old Emmitt Weber arrested on charges of being an accessory […]
D.C. Gunman Shot Injured Jewish Woman at Close Range as She Attempted to Escape
A man has been accused of a terrorist attack in Washington, D.C. Wednesday night, reportedly reloading his gun and firing at a victim again after she had already been injured. Elias Rodriguez, 31, seems to have acknowledged killing two officials from the Israeli embassy outside a Jewish community event focused on humanitarian aid at the […]
Sheriff of Orleans Parish sent email commending security prior to escape of 10 inmates
Just three days before the escape of ten inmates from the Orleans Judicial Center, Sheriff Susan Hutson sent out a campaign email discussing efforts to enhance security at the facility. This has raised eyebrows and sparked calls for her resignation from some lawmakers. On May 16, state and federal authorities managed to recapture five of […]
Louisiana police apprehend third suspected accomplice Connie Weeden in Orleans Parish escape.
A third suspect has been arrested related to the escape of one of ten inmates from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility, according to Louisiana State Police. Connie Weeden, 59, is accused of assisting the fugitive and was apprehended after investigations indicated she had been in contact with Jermaine Donald, the escapee, both before and after […]
Investigation into New Orleans jail escape mishandled as fugitives stay at large, says DA
Orleans Parish Officials Criticized After Prison Escape The Orleans Parish District Attorney has sharply criticized the county sheriff for failing to initiate an investigation at the crime scene following the escape of 10 inmates from a New Orleans prison on Friday. District Attorney Jason Williams conveyed his concerns to New Orleans Police Department Principal Anne […]
New Orleans jail employee believed he was fixing a toilet, not aiding 10 inmates to escape, attorney states
Recently, ten inmates at a New Orleans prison managed to escape by clogging a toilet and shutting off the water, creating a path for their getaway. According to defense attorney Michael Kennedy, maintenance worker Sterling Williams was unaware of the escape plan and did not permit inmates to tamper with the pipes behind the toilet. […]
Escape from New Orleans jail prompts critique of Sheriff Hutson’s leadership.
New Orleans Sheriff’s Leadership Under Scrutiny After Inmate Escape Former Principal of the New Orleans Police Department, Lonald Serpas, criticized Sheriff Susan Hutson after a recent escape of ten inmates from the parish prison. Serpas referred to Hutson’s record as “checkered,” highlighting past management complaints and ethical violations reported over the years. The escape happened […]