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Yahoo
25-05-2025
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More people arrested for helping escaped New Orleans inmates as search for 5 continues
More than a week after 10 inmates broke out of a New Orleans jail, authorities have recaptured five and made a slew of other arrests of people accused of helping them evade capture. At least seven people have been arrested and charged with helping the inmates, including most recently a fellow inmate accused of collaborating with the escapees. Trevon Williams, who did not escape from the New Orleans jail, was charged with 10 counts of being a principal to simple escape, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced on May 23. "As I promised when we initiated our investigation, we will hold absolutely everyone who contributed any role to the prison break in New Orleans accountable," Murrill said. Also on May 23, the New Orleans Police Department said it arrested Emmitt Weber on a charge of accessory after the fact of simple escape. Weber was one of four people questioned after investigators "combed through surveillance footage, connecting crucial dots in the search," the police department said. Also in recent days, 30-year-old Casey Smith was arrested for allegedly helping two of the escaped inmates with transportation, the police department said. She was also charged with being an accessory after simple escape. They join two other women and a jail employee who have been charged. The Louisiana State Police issued a stern warning to members of the public that anyone assisting the inmates on the run will be caught and arrested. "The decision is simple – assist law enforcement in locating them and receive reward money, or be arrested with a potentially high bond. The choice is yours!" state police said. The inmates escaped in the early morning hours of May 16. They ripped a toilet and sink unit away from a wall and climbed through a hole, officials have said. By the end of the day, three of them were recaptured and authorities nabbed two more in the days that followed. It has been four days since an inmate has been taken back into custody. The inmates still at large are Jermaine Donald, Derrick Groves, Leo Tate, Lenton Vanburen and Antoine Massey. Donald, Vanburen and Groves have all been charged with second-degree murder, officials said. Robert Moody, Dkenan Dennis, Kendall Myles, Gary Price and Corey Boyd are back in custody. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: New Orleans jail escape: More arrested for helping inmates
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
New Orleans police make another arrest in ongoing jail escape investigation
Another suspect accused of helping inmates escape from a New Orleans jail was arrested Friday, authorities said. The New Orleans Police Department said officers detained four people at a home, including Emmitt Weber, 28, who was arrested on suspicion of accessory after the fact of simple escape. Police said Weber helped two of the inmates after the jailbreak at the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility. Inmate Arrested In Connection With Orleans Justice Center Escape Weber is the latest suspect arrested for allegedly aiding those involved in the May 16 escape. As of Friday, five of the 10 escaped inmates were still at large. The most recent arrest was made when Corey Boyd was taken into custody Tuesday. Read On The Fox News App The other inmates recaptured are Kendell Myles, Robert Moody, Dkenan Dennis and Gary Price. Two others — Casey Smith and Cortnie Harris — have been arrested for allegedly aiding the escapees. Another woman, Connie Weeden, 59, allegedly gave cash to Donald via a cellphone app. Louisiana Police Arrest Third Accomplice In Orleans Parish Jailbreak She is charged with one felony count of accessory after the fact. The following fugitives are still at large: Lenton J. Vanburen Jr., 26, faces charges of illegal carrying of weapons, possession of a firearm or weapon by a felon, obstruction of justice and introducing contraband in prison. Jermaine Donald, 42, faces charges of second-degree murder, aggravated battery, possession of a firearm or weapon by a felon and obstruction of justice. Antoine Massey, 32, faces charges of domestic abuse involving strangulation, theft of a motor vehicle and a parole violation. Derrick Groves, 27, faces three counts of attempted second-degree murder, two counts of second-degree murder and battery of a correctional facility employee. Leo O. Tate Sr., 31, faces charges of simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, possession of a firearm or weapon by a felon, illegal carrying of a weapon, motor vehicle theft and multiple drug counts. Authorities have reminded the public that these men are considered armed and article source: New Orleans police make another arrest in ongoing jail escape investigation
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Another accused of helping Orleans Justice Center jailbreak inmates
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Another person has been arrested in connection with the Orleans Justice Center jailbreak investigation. According to the New Orleans Police Department, around 3 p.m. on Friday, May 23, a search warrant was executed on a home in New Orleans East where one or more of the residents were suspected to have helped some of the inmates after they escaped on May 16. Inmate accused of helping with Orleans Justice Center jailbreak Police say four people inside the home came out without issue and were taken for questioning. One of the occupants, identified as 28 year old Emmitt Weber, was arrested as a result of the questioning, and is accused of helping two escapees. Weber is charged with accessory after the fact of simple escape. He is the fifth person outside of the jail to be charged with helping the accused of helping Orleans Justice Center jailbreak inmates Isolated storms through the weekend House Republican says he doesn't use straws: 'That's what the women in my house do' Father of 4 detained by ICE at citizenship interview after living in US for 12 years Neuralink patient explains first year of life with brain chip Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
24-05-2025
- Fox News
New Orleans police make another arrest in ongoing jail escape investigation
Another suspect accused of helping inmates escape from a New Orleans jail was arrested Friday, authorities said. The New Orleans Police Department said officers detained four people at a home, including Emmitt Weber, 28, who was arrested on suspicion of accessory after the fact of simple escape. Police said Weber helped two of the inmates after the jailbreak at the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility. Weber is the latest suspect arrested for allegedly aiding those involved in the May 16 escape. As of Friday, five of the 10 escaped inmates were still at large. The most recent arrest was made when Corey Boyd was taken into custody Tuesday. The other inmates recaptured are Kendell Myles, Robert Moody, Dkenan Dennis and Gary Price. Two others — Casey Smith and Cortnie Harris — have been arrested for allegedly aiding the escapees. Another woman, Connie Weeden, 59, allegedly gave cash to Donald via a cellphone app. She is charged with one felony count of accessory after the fact. The following fugitives are still at large: Authorities have reminded the public that these men are considered armed and dangerous.
