Five inmates still on run from Orleans Parish jailbreak; U.S. Marshals says possible help could be involved
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It's been six days since 10 inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish jail. Five are already back in custody, but law enforcement is searching for the remaining five escapees.
'Everyone should continue to stay alert. If you see something, you should say something,' said Attorney General Liz Murrill.
Murrill and state agencies are vowing the search for the remaining escapees of Orleans Parish Jail remain a top priority.
Attorney General Murrill and District Attorney Jason Williams tour Orleans Parish Jail
Over the last few days, numerous law enforcement agencies have been seen actively searching throughout the city to bring them back into custody.
'We're not going to stop looking. We want them to know that,' said U.S. Marshal Deputy Chief Brian Fair.
Fair says this has been a tedious investigation, as normally they are searching for one or two fugitives at once, never 10.
'It does make process and all the information, a little harder, but to say the least, because there's just such a volume of information on each of these people that went on the run,' said Fair.
He is also not ruling out that some of the escapees could now be out of state.
'They could be in the area; they could be out of the area. We have to investigate all the leads we're given, but they do have ties to family and friends in the New Orleans area. So, it's a good possibility they're here. Although some of those ties may have helped them leave town or leave the state,' said Fair.
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While the search for the remaining inmates continues, three others have been arrested for helping them escape, and officials say more arrests could follow.
'It's very possible, yes, additional people could be arrested along the way. We're fairly confident that the individuals on the run are getting some assistance,' said Fair.
'If you help them, you will be prosecuted. You shouldn't help them. It is perpetuating the threat to public safety. By doing that, the longer that you know, the more help that they get, the more charges they're going to be,' said Murrill.
As the search narrows, law enforcement is confident they will be captured.
'We only have to be good one time, whereas they have to look over their shoulder every day, 24 hours a day,' said Fair.
A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the remaining five inmates. You can call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 and the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.Saints HC Kellen Moore, QB Tyler Shough discuss first week of OTAs
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