Louisiana

Crime 14 hours ago

Louisiana AG confident remaining jailbreak fugitives will be recaptured after officials make 14th arrest

After a mass jailbreak in Orleans Parish, 14 arrests have been made. Officials focus on capturing two fugitives, with over 200 officers involved in the search.

Crime 1 day ago

Botched crime scene handling could derail prosecution of Orleans Parish jail escapees, former FBI agent says

The failure to investigate the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility as a crime scene by Sheriff Susan Hutson could harm prosecutors in the case, an ex-FBI agent says.

US 1 day ago

Texas video shows high-speed chase that nabbed escaped Louisiana inmates; another alleged accomplice arrested

Texas authorities released video showing the pursuit and following arrest of two people who escaped the jail in New Orleans.

Crime 1 day ago

Man escapes Louisiana jail for 2nd time as separate manhunt for New Orleans inmates continues

Tra'Von Johnson escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail Thursday night while authorities already face scrutiny for a massive New Orleans jailbreak.

Crime 2 days ago

Three more escaped New Orleans inmates captured as manhunt continues for last 2 fugitives

Lenton Vanburen, Leo Tate and Jermaine Donald are three of the five remaining fugitives from a New Orleans jail escape recaptured on Monday. Vanburen was caught in Baton Rouge, and Tate and Donald in Texas.

Louisiana 3 days ago

5 arrested for allegedly aiding escaped inmates in New Orleans

Police made five more arrests in New Orleans prison break case, bringing the total to 12. Authorities continue to search for fugitive Lenton Vanburen and others.

Crime 4 days ago

New Orleans jail security 'train wreck' helped 4-time escapee, 9 others break out: former warden

According to a former warden, the New Orleans jail from which serial escapee Antoine Massey and nine others escaped was a "train wreck."

Crime 5 days ago

Retired FBI agent warns New Orleans prison escape 'should get everyone's attention'

A retired FBI expert says the New Orleans jail escape exposes critical staffing shortage and other issues after 10 inmates escaped on Friday, May 16.

Crime 5 days ago

New Orleans police make another arrest in ongoing jail escape investigation

New Orleans police arrested Emmitt Weber for allegedly helping inmates escape. Five fugitives, including those with serious charges, are still on the run.

Louisiana 5 days ago

Inmate arrested in connection with Orleans Justice Center escape

Trevon Williams faces new charges in the Orleans Justice Center escape. Attorney General Liz Murrill vows accountability in the growing criminal conspiracy.

New Orleans 5 days ago

Fifth suspected New Orleans accomplice arrested for allegedly aiding inmates in jailbreak

Casey Smith was arrested for allegedly aiding escapees from Orleans Justice Center jailbreak, linked to fugitives by police investigation.

US 6 days ago

Orleans Parish sheriff boasted about jail security days before 10 inmates escaped

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson sent a campaign email praising security improvements just days before 10 inmates escaped from the Louisiana jail.

Crime 6 days ago

Louisiana police arrest third accomplice in Orleans Parish jailbreak

Connie Weeden, 59, is charged with aiding escape from Orleans Parish jail. Authorities continue search for fugitives, warning public of armed and dangerous individuals.

Crime 6 days ago

New Orleans district attorney blasts sheriff over botched prison escape investigation

Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams scorched Sheriff Susan Hutson for failing to order an investigation into the crime scene where 10 inmates escaped from jail.

Crime 6 days ago

Aunt urges convicted murderer to surrender as Orleans Parish jail manhunt continues

Derrick Groves, one of five Orleans Parish jail escapees, urged by his aunt to surrender. Sheriff Hutson suspends re-election campaign amid security concerns.

Crime May 22

Former New Orleans police chief criticizes sheriff's 'checkered past' after jailbreak

After 10 inmates escape from Orleans Parish Prison, Sheriff Susan Hutson is under fire for leadership failures, prompting a pause in her re-election efforts.

Crime May 21

Two more arrested for allegedly aiding New Orleans jailbreak fugitives

Two more alleged co-conspirators have been arrested following Friday's early-morning prison break from a New Orleans jail, according to a source familiar with the investigation.

US May 21

Democratic lawmakers demand Louisiana sheriff resign after 10 inmates escape jail

Two Louisiana Democrats are calling on Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson to resign following the escape of 10 inmates.

Crime May 21

Louisiana attorney general expects more arrests in New Orleans jail escape investigation

Attorney General Liz Murrill joined "Fox & Friends" Wednesday morning to discuss the progress in capturing five remaining escapees from a New Orleans jail.

Crime May 20

Fifth escaped inmate from New Orleans jail recaptured after days on the run

Louisiana State Police recaptured Corey Boyd, 19, in New Orleans. Boyd, an escapee from jail, faces charges for the murder of Brandon Fees in 2024.

Crime May 20

New Orleans officials grilled over 'coordinated' 10-inmate jailbreak

Louisiana authorities have arrested a jail worker who allegedly helped 10 inmates escape from the Orleans Parish Jail.

US May 20

New booking photos released of recaptured Louisiana inmates as manhunt continues

Louisiana officials released new booking pictures of inmates that have been recaptured after they escaped jail on Friday.

Crime May 20

New Orleans jail escape shines spotlight on infamous prison breakouts

According to former FBI supervisory special agent, the 10 violent criminals who escaped from a New Orleans jail last Friday likely had help on the inside.

Crime May 19

Louisiana State Police captures 4th escaped inmate in NOLA prison break, 6 still at large

Authorities announced that a fourth inmate has been apprehended after escaping from a New Orleans jail on Friday with 6 other inmates.

VIDEO May 19

'Seen and Unseen': Grammar must not have been a priority in New Orleans' public schools

Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo details how prisoners escaped a New Orleans jail and who Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., blames for the Brooklyn Bridge crash on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

Louisiana May 19

Louisiana governor pledges to find escaped inmates, hold abettors accountable: We're going to hunt them down

Gov. Jeff Landry, R-La., opens up about law enforcement's work to find all the inmates that escaped from jail and pledges to hold abettors accountable on "America Reports."

Crime May 19

Louisiana governor blasts 'progressive promises' after New Orleans jail escape

Gov. Jeff Landry slammed progressive criminal justice policies in a Sunday night press conference amid a manhunt for dangerous prisoners who escaped from the Orleans Parish jail.

VIDEO May 18

Officials suspect inside job in Louisiana jail break

Fox News multimedia reporter Caroline Elliott has the latest in the manhunt for escaped inmates in New Orleans on 'Fox Report.'

Louisiana May 17

America's largest remaining antebellum mansion burns down in devastating fire

Louisiana's historic Nottoway Plantation burned to the ground after a devastating fire broke out on Thursday. Iberville Parish President Chris Daigle calls it a "total loss."

Louisiana May 17

7 fugitives remain on the run after NOLA prison break; inside job suspected

Manhunt continues for 7 inmates after daring New Orleans prison escape as authorities investigate inside job.