Ten inmates, including several facing serious charges, have escaped from a New Orleans jail, igniting concerns of an inside job as officials suggest assistance may have come from facility staff.
**Inmates Escape New Orleans Jail in Possible Inside Job**
**Inmates Escape New Orleans Jail in Possible Inside Job**
Authorities suspect staff complicity as ten dangerous felons break free, sparking a large manhunt.
Authorities confirmed that the escape occurred late Thursday night and was discovered during a routine headcount the following morning. One of the escapees has since been recaptured.
The Orleans Parish Jail experienced a significant breach early Friday morning when ten inmates broke out, with law enforcement suspecting staff collusion. The escape, labelled as "urgent and serious," raises alarms as many of the fugitives face serious offenses, including murder.
Sheriff Susan Huston revealed in a press conference that the inmates managed to displace their cell's sliding door around 12:23 AM, later exiting the facility by prying a toilet from its fixture and breaking through metal bars meant to secure plumbing. A headcount at 8:30 AM discovered their absence, prompting an immediate search.
One escapee was quickly apprehended in the vibrant French Quarter area of New Orleans, where law enforcement identified Kendall Myles using surveillance footage. He had attempted to escape on foot but was eventually located hiding under a vehicle in a parking garage. He is now facing new charges for escape.
Initially reported as 11 escapees, the total was later confirmed to be 10. The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office released images of the elusive tunnel created by the inmates and noted that scrawled messages were left behind, one reading, "To Easy LoL," accompanied by an arrow pointing toward the escape route.
Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick labeled the situation as critical, urging the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviors. Given the recent nature of their escape and their criminal backgrounds, the fugitives are considered armed and dangerous, and law enforcement is working alongside the FBI and U.S. Marshals for a thorough manhunt.
This escape poses significant risks, especially considering that some of the inmates have been implicated in violent crimes. The city continues to brace for potential repercussions while victims of the escapees are notified to ensure their safety.
The Orleans Parish Jail experienced a significant breach early Friday morning when ten inmates broke out, with law enforcement suspecting staff collusion. The escape, labelled as "urgent and serious," raises alarms as many of the fugitives face serious offenses, including murder.
Sheriff Susan Huston revealed in a press conference that the inmates managed to displace their cell's sliding door around 12:23 AM, later exiting the facility by prying a toilet from its fixture and breaking through metal bars meant to secure plumbing. A headcount at 8:30 AM discovered their absence, prompting an immediate search.
One escapee was quickly apprehended in the vibrant French Quarter area of New Orleans, where law enforcement identified Kendall Myles using surveillance footage. He had attempted to escape on foot but was eventually located hiding under a vehicle in a parking garage. He is now facing new charges for escape.
Initially reported as 11 escapees, the total was later confirmed to be 10. The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office released images of the elusive tunnel created by the inmates and noted that scrawled messages were left behind, one reading, "To Easy LoL," accompanied by an arrow pointing toward the escape route.
Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick labeled the situation as critical, urging the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviors. Given the recent nature of their escape and their criminal backgrounds, the fugitives are considered armed and dangerous, and law enforcement is working alongside the FBI and U.S. Marshals for a thorough manhunt.
This escape poses significant risks, especially considering that some of the inmates have been implicated in violent crimes. The city continues to brace for potential repercussions while victims of the escapees are notified to ensure their safety.
