New Orleans Inmate Escape Update as Two Seen on Surveillance Video
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Two of 10 inmates who recently escaped from New Orleans have reportedly been seen on surveillance video walking the French Quarter.
Newsweek reached out to the New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana State Police and the FBI for comment.
Why It Matters
Seven inmates who remain at large following an escape from the Orleans Parish Jail in New Orleans early on May 16 may have "received assistance in their escape from individuals inside of our department," according to Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson. Two of the inmates have been apprehended, and one remains in custody.
The FBI, at the request of NOPD, is throwing its resources toward the investigation and discovery of the remaining inmates—originally offering a reward of up to $5,000 per inmate for tips leading to arrests. They later doubled that amount to $10,000 per inmate.
What To Know
A video provided by Project NOLA reportedly shows two of the male inmates walking in black hoodies and jeans near HUSTLER Hollywood on Bourbon Street, with a video timestamp showing their activity occurring before 10 a.m. on Friday, May 16—the day of the escape, according to local CBS affiliate 4WWL.
One of the inmates was identified by authorities as Kendell Myles, 20, who was arrested again at about 11:30 a.m. that morning. He was taken into custody by Louisiana State Police after reportedly hiding under a car at the Hotel Monteleone parking garage. He's been re-booked for simple escape.
Revelers slong Bourbon Street on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 4, 2025.
Revelers slong Bourbon Street on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 4, 2025.
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But another inmate left the surveillance camera's vision and still remains at large, Bryan Lagarde, executive director for Project NOLA, told 4WWL.
The inmates who escaped have been named by law enforcement as Antoine Massey, Lenton Vanburen, Leo Tate, Kendell Myles, Derrick Groves, Jermain Donald, Corey Boyd, Gary Price, Robert Moody and DKenan Dennis.
Aside from Myles, Moody and Dennis have been found and taken into custody.
Project NOLA, self-described as "the most successful and cost effective crime camera program in America," has been in operation since 2010 and has aided in over 500 homicide investigations, thousands of gun-related crimes, and myriad property crimes involving thefts and burglaries.
Working hand in hand with the NOPD, Project NOLA says its services helped reduce the murder rate in New Orleans to a 47-year low in 2018. There were also reportedly double-digit reductions in non-fatal shootings and robberies nationwide.
What People Are Saying
In an earlier statement to Newsweek, the sheriff's office said: "The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office is putting the public on alert as deputies and partner agencies are searching for detainees who escaped custody Friday, May 16. OPSO is working with local and state law enforcement agencies on the search to return them to custody. OPSO will provide additional information as the investigation precedes."
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson said, as reported by Newsweek: "We are launching a full investigation to determine how this escape occurred, including reviewing facility protocols, staff performance and physical security measures. Any lapses or failures that contributed to this incident will be addressed swiftly and with full accountability."
What Happens Next
Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit tips at fbi.gov/neworleansfugitives. They can also call the LSP Fusion Center at (225) 925-4192 or Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at (504) 822-1111.
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