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June 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
New Orleans jail escape: Girlfriend of inmate arrested for allegedly aiding jailbreak
Derrick Groves is among 10 inmates who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center on May 16, according to Louisiana State Police.
June 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
June 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Video appears to show escaped New Orleans inmate
Authorities are investigating a video circulating online showing a man claiming to be Antoine Massey, 32, who repeatedly claims he did not escape, but was instead released on May 16.
June 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
May 31, 2025 at 1:05 AM
New Orleans DA pulls out of jailbreak probe amid conflict of interest allegation
Facing allegations of a conflict of interest, Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams removed himself this week from a Louisiana Attorney General-led investigation into the massive jailbreak that saw 10 men escape a New Orleans jail earlier thi...
May 31, 2025 at 1:05 AM
May 30, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Jailbreak sheriff asks for DA to be removed from probe into security breach
New Orleans jailbreak sheriff asks for DA to be removed from probe into security breach.
May 30, 2025 at 4:01 AM
May 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Reward for tips leading to arrest of remaining New Orleans inmates now $50,000
The reward for the arrest of the two remaining inmates, Antoine Massey and Derrick Groves, who broke out of a New Orleans Jail this month, has increased to $50,000, authorities announced on Thursday.
May 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
May 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Reward increases to $50,000 as 2 New Orleans inmates remain on the run
Antoine Massey and Derrick Groves are among 10 inmates who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center on May 16, according to Louisiana State Police.
May 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
May 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM
8 New Orleans inmates captured, 2 remain at large
A total of 10 inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center after climbing through a hole behind a toilet in the early morning hours of May 16.
May 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM
May 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
8 New Orleans inmates captured, 2 remain missing after more than a week on the run
Eight inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail have been arrested after more than a week on the run, authorities announced.
May 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
May 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
3 more fugitives captured in Louisiana jail break
Eight of the 10 inmates who escaped from the New Orleans Justice Center have been arrested after more than a week on the run, according to authorities.
May 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
May 25, 2025 at 1:45 AM
New details in the brazen New Orleans jailbreak
A new report alleges the escaped inmates used hair clippers with multiple blades to cut through cell walls.
May 25, 2025 at 1:45 AM
May 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
7th person arrested for allegedly assisting escaped New Orleans inmates
Casey Smith, 30, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly assisting two of the 10 inmates who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center on May 16, police said.
May 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
May 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
New Orleans jail employee arrested, accused of helping mass escape of inmates
A maintenance worker at a New Orleans jail where 10 inmates escaped has been arrested and accused of helping facilitate the breakout, officials said Tuesday.
May 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
May 24, 2025 at 3:40 AM
The controversy over live facial recognition cameras in New Orleans
Law enforcement is coming under scrutiny over its use of live facial recognition cameras.
May 24, 2025 at 3:40 AM
May 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
2 women arrested for allegedly helping inmates escape
Two women were arrested in New Orleans after being accused of helping some of the 10 inmates who busted out of a local jail nearly a week ago.
May 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
May 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM
2 people arrested for assisting fugitives wanted in New Orleans mass jailbreak
Embattled Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson announced on Wednesday that she is suspending her reelection campaign in the wake of a mass jailbreak.
May 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM
May 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Alleged victim of prison escapee speaks to ABC News: 'This guy could come back'
The person recounted the fear of possible retaliation after the New Orleans jail escape.
May 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
May 22, 2025 at 2:14 AM
2 women charged for allegedly assisting fugitives wanted in New Orleans jailbreak
Two women have been arrested and charged for allegedly helping multiple fugitive inmates evade capture after breaking out of a New Orleans jail. Multiple fugitives are still on the loose.
May 22, 2025 at 2:14 AM
May 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
5th fugitive caught in New Orleans jailbreak
A fourth jail employee has also been suspended as authorities expand the investigation into whether the massive security breach was an inside job.
May 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
May 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
5 men at large after escape from New Orleans jail, 3 charged with murder
Ten men escaped from a New Orleans jail on Friday and four have been apprehended, officials with the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office said.
May 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
May 21, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Fifth fugitive in mass New Orleans jailbreak captured
It comes as a maintenance worker at the jail where 10 inmates escaped together was arrested for allegedly helping in the scheme.
May 21, 2025 at 3:38 AM
May 21, 2025 at 2:02 AM
4 escaped New Orleans inmates captured, 6 remain at large
A fourth man has been arrested days after he and nine other inmates at the New Orleans jail broke free and fled - prompting a citywide manhunt and state-led investigations into the jail's operations.
May 21, 2025 at 2:02 AM
May 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
New Orleans jail employee arrested, accused of helping mass escape of inmates
Sterling Williams, a maintenance worker at the Orleans Parish Justice Center, was arrested and booked into jail Tuesday morning, sources familiar with the arrest told ABC News.
May 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
May 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
4th escaped inmate captured in New Orleans
Home security footage captured the moment authorities arrested the fourth of 10 fugitive inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail last week. Six still remain on the loose.
May 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
May 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Facial recognition technology aids in search for escaped New Orleans inmates
Two of the 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail last week were caught on facial-recognition cameras walking through the French Quarter New Orleans Police confirmed to ABC News.
May 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
May 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Manhunt continues for escaped Louisiana inmates after jail break
Seven inmates remain on the loose after escaping from a jail in New Orleans last week. The escaped men should be considered armed and dangerous, police said.
May 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
May 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Manhunt for 7 remaining escaped inmates
Investigators say a total of ten inmates took advantage of the defective locks at the New Orleans jail. Three are now back in custody, but authorities struggle to find the rest.
May 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
1 month ago
3 out of 10 escaped inmates captured, New Orleans authorities say
An urgent manhunt is underway following a mass escape of 10 inmates from a New Orleans jail. Authorities say three have already been captured.
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Orleans Parish DA on escaped inmates: ‘It's an absolutely unmitigated catastrophe’
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with Orleans Parish DA Jason Williams on the alleged communication breakdown among officials looking for 10 inmates who escaped a New Orleans jail by removing a toilet.
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Urgent search underway after 10 inmates escape in brazen New Orleans jailbreak
A massive manhunt is underway in New Orleans, after 10 inmates broke out of jail as authorities release dramatic surveillance video of the escape and investigate if it was an inside job.
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10 inmates escape from New Orleans jail
Ten adult men have escaped from a New Orleans jail and all should be considered armed and dangerous, officials with the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office warned.
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9 men at large after escape from New Orleans jail, possibly had inside help
“These folks that were able to get out did so because of defective locks on the cells,” Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson said at a press conference Friday.
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10 men at large after escape from New Orleans jail
The men were unaccounted for during a routine headcount at the Orleans Justice Center at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson told reporters.
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