New Orleans police detain Emmit Weber for assisting with a prison break at Orleans Parish Correctional Facility

Another suspect linked to the recent escape from a New Orleans prison was arrested on Friday, according to law enforcement authorities. The New Orleans Police Department reported that four individuals were detained at a residence. Emmitt Weber, 28, was taken into custody on charges of being an accessory after a straightforward escape. Weber allegedly assisted […]
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 […]
WWE Moves WrestleMania 42 From New Orleans to Las Vegas: REPORT

WrestleMania 42 Location Change It seems WWE has made a significant change regarding WrestleMania 42. Originally, they had planned to hold the event in New Orleans, but that has now shifted. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, a board member of TKO and a pro wrestling icon, had previously announced that WrestleMania would take place at the […]
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 […]