Search for New Orleans jail escapees made harder by distrust in police
Authorities are currently looking into a recent, daring prison escape in New Orleans but are also contending with a significant level of distrust towards law enforcement and the broader justice system. Nearly a week after 10 inmates managed to escape from the city prison by manipulating a broken cell door and, rather ingeniously, moving the […]
Fifth person detained for reportedly aiding prisoners in escaping from New Orleans jail
Fifth Civilian Arrested in Orleans Jail Escape Case A fifth individual has been taken into custody in connection with the escape of ten prisoners from the Orleans Judicial Center on May 16. Casey Smith, age 30, is facing accusations of aiding two of the fugitives by providing transportation to various locations shortly after they broke […]
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 […]
Third suspect captured for helping with Orleans Parish jail break, six fugitives still on the run
Arrest Made in Prison Escape Case Authorities have arrested a third accomplice related to the escape of one of the ten prisoners from the Orleans Parish correctional facility. This individual, Connie Weeden, 59, is suspected of aiding the fugitive, Jermaine Donald, by allegedly contacting him via phone both before and after his escape. Weeden reportedly […]
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 […]
Relative of Orleans Parish jail escapee Derrick Groves asks him to surrender.
Appeal from Derrick Groves’ Aunt for His Surrender The aunt of Derrick Groves, one of the remaining escaped inmates from Orleans Parish prison, is urging him to turn himself in for his own safety. Last October, a New Orleans judge was convicted of multiple murder charges after the fatal shooting of two men during Mardi […]
Two women taken into custody for supposedly aiding escapees from a New Orleans prison
Two women have been taken into custody for allegedly aiding some of the ten inmates who escaped from a New Orleans prison, as authorities continue their hunt for the remaining fugitives. Cortnie Harris, 32, and Corvanntay Baptiste, 38, are facing felony charges as they reportedly assisted inmates caught on security cameras escaping from the Orleans […]
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 […]