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Manhunt Intensifies for Five Violent Escapees from New Orleans Jail

Authorities deploy advanced surveillance and offer $20,000 rewards as five fugitives remain at large following a prison break aided by inside collusion.

Louisiana state police enter a house on North Galvez street as they pursue a fugitive that escaped from a New Orleans jail, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Residents watch as police pursue a fugitive that escaped from a New Orleans jail, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Mario Westbrook sits on his porch, May 21, 2025, in New Orleans East, where he says the community has long had negative experiences with law enforcement. (AP Photo/Jack Brook)
Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams speaks with members of the press outside of the Orleans Parish Prison after he and a forensics team to fingerprinted the scene where 10 inmates made their escape from the jail last week

Overview

  • Ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility on May 16 by exploiting faulty infrastructure and assistance from a jail maintenance worker.
  • Five escapees have been recaptured, while the remaining five, all charged with violent crimes including murder, are considered armed and dangerous.
  • Three individuals, including a jail maintenance worker and two women accused of aiding the fugitives post-escape, have been arrested and face felony charges.
  • A multi-agency task force of over 200 officers is utilizing Project NOLA’s surveillance network, tip lines, and $20,000 rewards for information leading to the fugitives' capture.
  • Sheriff Susan Hutson has suspended her re-election campaign, taking responsibility for the security lapse and pledging full cooperation with ongoing investigations.