18-05-2025
Search continues for escaped inmates following Orleans jailbreak
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The manhunt continues for the Orleans Parish Jail escapees following what Sheriff Susan Hutson calls a security breach.
Video of one of the reported escapees, Kendell Myles, being arrested in the French Quarter was captured by Dawn Uzee.
'It's shocking, disturbing and we don't feel safe,' said Uzee.
She says it all happened so quickly.
Louisiana law enforcement agencies searching for Orleans Parish jail escapees
'Very frightening. But we had no idea that this was escaped inmates. It was FBI and NOPD, they had someone captured in front of the Monteleone, and it appeared as if the subject had jumped out of the automobile,' said Uzee.
High police presence was also steady in New Orleans East.
It's where law enforcement captured Dkenan Dennis on Friday night.
Anthony Jackson says that with the area being so big, he has already begun telling people to lock their doors.
'As a New Orleans East resident, we have the largest population … [the escapee would say] I can hide in plain sight. I can go by a loved one, lay low and my chances of getting caught are very slim,' said Jackson.
He hopes that once all inmates are recaptured, Sheriff Susan Hutson will be able to upgrade the jail, pointing out the recently passed mileage.
'The voters made their voices heard when they voted for the mileage tax to pass. So any resources, as we clearly saw with the security breach, are that we need help and resources to tighten up the jail,' said Jackson.
VIDEO: Inmates run from Orleans Justice Center
As the search continues, Crimestoppers has upped the cash reward for tips leading to the capture of the remaining inmates.
'We saw success from that. We have one apprehension because of your tips, and we're just going to encourage you to see the team behind us. All information is being vetted federal, state governments. Again, with Crimestoppers you're going to be anonymous.'
The reward for information leading to the capture of inmates still at large has been increased to $5,000 from the ATF in addition to $2,000 from Crimestoppers and $5,000 from the heat holding tight over the next few days
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