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USA Today
2 days ago
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2 inmates caught in Texas extradited back to Louisiana; 2 more still on the run
2 inmates caught in Texas extradited back to Louisiana; 2 more still on the run Two escaped inmates were captured over 300 miles away in Huntsville, Texas. They were extradited back to Louisiana. Show Caption Hide Caption New Orleans escapees arrested in Texas, police body cam footage shows Two New Orleans escapees Jermaine Donald and Leo Tate, were captured in Texas, according to Huntsville Police Department. Two of the escaped New Orleans inmates who were caught recently in a high-speed chase in Texas have been extradited back to Louisiana, where officials said they will be held at a secure facility. The 10 inmates escaped on May 16 when officials said they ripped away a toilet and sink unit in a cell and went through a hole in the wall. Two are still on the run as authorities have increased rewards for information leading to their capture to $50,000 each. Jermaine Donald, 42, and Leo Tate, 31, were extradited back to Louisiana on May 30 after they were arrested in Huntsville, Texas, about 375 miles from New Orleans, the Louisiana State Police said. Authorities in Huntsville said they led law enforcement on a chase through the city before they were apprehended. Both will face charges for the jail escape, and Donald was also charged with resisting an officer. The escapees still at large are Antoine Massey, 32, and Derrick Groves, 27. For more than two weeks, they have evaded a massive manhunt and attempts at foiling any assistance they could get from the public, with authorities arresting and charging over a dozen people who allegedly helped inmates break out or stay on the run. Who are the inmates still on the run? The inmates escaped in the early morning hours of May 16, and three were recaptured by the end of the day. A week later, two more were nabbed. Within two weeks, authorities had caught all but two, Groves and Massey. Groves was convicted of two charges of second-degree murder and two charges of attempted second-degree murder in October in connection with a shooting during Mardi Gras in 2018, according to a statement from the district attorney's office. Groves has been awaiting sentencing on a manslaughter charge since October, according to a news release from the governor's office. He also faces a charge of battery against a correctional facility employee, the Associated Press reported, citing court records. Catching a fugitive: How NOLA, Arkansas escapees are being tracked Massey is charged with domestic abuse involving strangulation and theft of a motor vehicle, according to Orleans Parish records. There also is a warrant for his arrest in St. Tammany Parish for second-degree rape, second-degree kidnapping, domestic abuse involving strangulation and violation of a protective order involving battery stemming from an incident in November, a spokesperson for the parish sheriff's office told USA TODAY. Contributing: Jonathan Limehouse, John Bacon, Thao Nguyen, Jorge L. Ortiz, and N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Louisiana State Police welcomes 46 new Troopers to the force
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — On Friday, the Louisiana State Police proudly welcomed 46 new troopers during an emotional graduation ceremony in Baton Rouge, marking the culmination of months of intense training and personal sacrifice. For Cadet Class 106, the journey to the badge was 24 weeks, filled with physical and mental challenges, long days, and a deep commitment to public service. 'Today's date marks the first time in over five years the Louisiana State Police proudly employs and serves over a thousand Troopers throughout Louisiana,' said Colonel Robert P. Hodges, Superintendent of the Louisiana State Police, addressing the audience. Among the graduates was Class President Trooper Stephen Wright, who shared his personal story of perseverance. 'I originally applied for Cadet Class 105 and didn't make it—I think it was a timeline thing,' Wright said. 'But coming into 106, I think it was destiny.' Family and friends filled the auditorium with cheers and pride as the new Troopers marched across the stage, each receiving their golden boots—a symbol of the hard-earned title they now carry. For some, the moment carried deep generational meaning. John Sindt, a retired officer who served 54 years in Utah, watched his grandson graduate with pride. 'To watch him follow those steps—I was so proud and so lucky to be here,' Sindt said. That sense of tradition and family ran deep among the graduates. The Gremillion brothers spoke about the example set by their family. 'They've done so much for this state, and they're great Troopers,' said Trooper Paul Gremillion. 'I just want to be like them.' Hodges acknowledged the broader significance of this moment for the agency and the state, highlighting a renewed interest in public safety careers. 'In the last five years, many folks didn't want to be in public safety—and certainly not in law enforcement,' Hodges said. 'But now you see it's on the rise, and people are coming back to the ranks of law enforcement.' With badges on their chests and their training behind them, Cadet Class 106 will now begin field assignments across Louisiana—ready to serve, protect, and uphold the values of loyalty, duty, and honor. O'Leary bashes Trump's 'stupid' Harvard foreign student crackdown Louisiana State Police welcomes 46 new Troopers to the force 5 missing musicians found dead near Mexico-Texas border Ascension Parish welcomes dog lovers to Jambalaya Cluster Dog Show Las Vegas police look for 3 who 'may have' caused train derailment Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Kenner Police make third arrest in connection to drugging death of news reporter
KENNER, La. (WGNO) — A third arrest has been made in the case of the Feb. 5 death of a news reporter in New Orleans. According to officers, 33-year-old Christian Anderson was taken into custody in relation to the death of Adan Manzano who was in New Orleans covering the Super Bowl. Reward increased to $50k per remaining 2 fugitives still on the run Manzano was found dead inside a Kenner hotel room. Previous investigations revealed Manzano was seen on surveillance footage going to the room with Danette Colbert who was ultimately arrested for allegedly drugging and robbing Manzano. She was taken into custody after being found using his credit cards at multiple stores. Results of Manzano's autopsy showed a preliminary cause being a combination of Xanax, alcohol and positional asphyxia due to him being found facedown on a pillow. On March 18, alleged accomplice Rickey White was arrested for his actions during the incident. Search warrants, text messages and digital communications revealed the three actively played a role in coordinating a pattern of targeting, drugging and robbing victims. Through further investigation, Kenner PD discovered the vehicle driven by Colbert on Feb. 5 was rented by Anderson and that he allegedly had 'post-crime communication' with Colbert and attempted to benefit from Manzano's stolen items. Washington Parish jail inmates plan to escape stopped by jail staff Additionally it was found that Anderson and Colbert kept in communication after the incident. An arrest warrant was issued for Anderson on charges of principal to simple robbery, purse snatching, access device fraud, illegal transmission of monetary funds, bank fraud and computer fraud. He is currently in custody at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center with Colbert and White. The investigation remains ongoing in collaboration with the Louisiana State Police, Attorney Generals Office and the Jefferson Parish District Attorney's responds to jeers on Medicaid cuts: 'Well, we're all going to die' Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke Biden's parole program; Sotomayor, Jackson issue scathing dissent How a Metairie lunch lady changes lives Appeals court allows President Trump to continue collecting tariffs Kenner Police make third arrest in connection to drugging death of news reporter Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Reward increased for last 2 fugitives in mass New Orleans break out, police say they're 'closing in'
Authorities are offering a reward of up to $50,000 each for the two inmates who remain on the run after escaping a New Orleans jail earlier this month. Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans and the FBI New Orleans announced at a Thursday news conference that it was upping each of their rewards to $20,000 per inmate. The ATF is offering a $10,000 reward per inmate. Eight of the 10 inmates who escaped the Orleans Justice Center on May 16 have been captured. Antoine Massey and Derick Groves remain on the run. **REWARD INCREASE to $50,000 per fugitive** Crimestoppers GNO and the FBI have both increased the reward offered to... Posted by Louisiana State Police on Thursday, May 29, 2025 "Today marks day 13 in our search for escapees Antoine Massey and Derrick Groves, and we want you to know that we will find them," said Jonathan Tapp, Special Agent in Charge at FBI New Orleans. Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert P. Hodges said authorities are closing in on Massey and Groves. "We should have them in custody soon," he said, telling reporters that the two inmates are getting help and moving around the city, "the walls are closing in." Officials said tips from the public led to the capture of three of the escapees. One reward has already been paid out, and the other two will be paid soon. More than a dozen people have been arrested and charged with allegedly helping some of the escapees. Five people were charged with helping Lenton Vanburen, 26, run and hide, authorities said. Vanburen was arrested Monday by Baton Rouge police after they received a tip from a "concerned citizen," according to a statement. He was apprehended while sitting on a bench near a department store. Last week, jail maintenance worker Sterling Williams was arrested and charged after authorities accused him of cutting off the water in a cell so inmates could pull the toilet from the wall and flee. According to an affidavit for an arrest warrant, Williams told investigators that Massey had threatened to shank him if he did not help. Michael Kennedy, a lawyer for Williams, denied that his client was trying to assist the inmates in escaping. Kennedy said Williams turned the water off because the toilet in an unused handicapped cell was clogged. A photo released by the Orleans Parish Justice Center showed a hole in the wall behind the toilet with phrases such as "To Easy Lol" and "We Innocent" written above it. This article was originally published on
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4 days ago
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New Orleans jail escape: Reward for tips leading to arrest of 2 remaining fugitives increases to $50,000
The reward for the arrest of the two remaining inmates who broke out of a New Orleans jail this month has more than doubled to $50,000, authorities announced on Thursday, as police said they believe they are closing in on the "dangerous" fugitives. Antoine Massey and Derrick Groves are among 10 inmates who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center on May 16, according to Louisiana State Police. In the nearly two weeks since, eight of the inmates have been captured, but Massey and Groves remain on the run, police said. There are now rewards totalling $50,000 per inmate for tips leading to their arrest, according to Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col Robert Hodges. That includes rewards being offered from the Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, he said. Hodges said police have "some strong leads" about where the remaining two fugitives are, though they still need tips because of the men's movement. "We're confident that we are closing in on the remaining two escapees, and that we should have them in custody soon," he said during a press briefing on Thursday. "We're resilient, and although they're going to get tired and frustrated as they try to move around Louisiana or move around the metropolitan area, they know the walls are closing in." MORE: 8 New Orleans inmates captured, 2 remain missing after more than a week on the run Authorities urged anyone with information on the whereabouts of the two fugitives to reach out while acknowledging that may be difficult. "We understand, along with our law enforcement partners, that some of you might be reporting a friend, a loved one, a relative, and albeit not easy, it is critical to your safety and the safety of the public that you report that," Walter Martin, chief deputy U.S. marshal for the Eastern District of Louisiana, said during the briefing. Martin vowed to recapture the "dangerous inmates." One of them, Groves, was recently convicted of two counts of second-degree murder in a 2018 Mardi Gras Day shooting and faces a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole, prosecutors said. He also subsequently pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter, online court records show. Hodges warned that anyone who helps the remaining fugitives will be arrested and prosecuted. "Now is the time to make the right choice," he said. MORE: Facial recognition technology use in search for New Orleans jail escapees under scrutiny Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans President and CEO Darlene Cusanza said Thursday the organization has received nearly 700 tips related to the inmates' escape, resulting in the arrest of three of them. One inmate was arrested within 30 minutes of receiving the tip, she said. Three tipsters will be paid $10,000, she said. The 10 inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in the early morning hours of May 16 after climbing through a hole behind a toilet. Their disappearance was not noticed for several hours and touched off a massive manhunt. Over a dozen people have been arrested on suspicion of helping the escapees, including another inmate in the jail and a jail maintenance worker who is accused of shutting off water to the toilet allowing escapees to remove it. Three of the 10 inmates who escaped were apprehended in New Orleans within the first 24 hours of the jailbreak. The others were captured in the following days, including in Baton Rouge and two in Texas. The eight captured inmates have been transported to a secure state facility in Louisiana, Hodges said. New Orleans jail escape: Reward for tips leading to arrest of 2 remaining fugitives increases to $50,000 originally appeared on
