All 8 inmates who fled the East Carroll Parish jail in Louisiana have been apprehended.
Inmates Captured Following Louisiana Jailbreak On Saturday, Louisiana State Police reported that they had apprehended all eight inmates who escaped from the Riverbend Detention Center in East Carroll Parish on Friday morning. These individuals, labeled as “violent offenders,” made their escape around 1:20 a.m. Five of them were caught on Friday, while the last four […]
Violent criminal accidentally released from Orleans Parish Jail because of a paperwork mistake
Mistaken Release of Violent Offender from Orleans Parish Jail The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office has reported that clerical errors led to the unintended release of violent offenders from Orleans Parish Jail. One such inmate, Halil Bryan, was released from a hospital on Friday, despite facing various charges. An internal investigation is currently underway to address […]
Nine escapees from Orleans Parish jail apprehended, one still on the run
Escapes from Orleans Parish Prison: One Fugitive Remains at Large Authorities are still on the lookout for the last remaining fugitive from the Orleans Parish Prison escape, following the arrest of Antoine Massey on Friday. Massey was among ten prisoners who fled from the Orleans Justice Center on May 16. Currently, Derrick Groves, a convicted […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Democratic lawmakers urge the Orleans Parish Sheriff to step down following the escape of 10 inmates.
Calls for Resignation of New Orleans Sheriff After Prison Escape Two Louisiana Democrats are demanding that Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson resign following the escape of ten prisoners. Amy Addatt Freeman, a state representative from New Orleans, called for Hutson to step down in a Facebook post on Monday. She described the escape as “a […]
Louisiana jail staff member accused of helping 10 inmates escape from Orleans Parish Jail.
Maintenance Worker Arrested for Aiding Prison Escape A maintenance worker at the Orleans Parish prison was taken into custody following allegations of assisting ten inmates in their escape. According to the office of Attorney General Liz Maryll, 33-year-old Sterling Williams faces ten charges for simple escape and misconduct during his employment. Williams allegedly confirmed to […]