9 h. 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.

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17 h. 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.

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35 h. 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.

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67 h. ago 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.

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3 d. ago A maintenance worker was arrested after a New Orleans jailbreak. Here's what to know

Six of the 10 men who escaped from a New Orleans jail through a hole behind a toilet on Friday are still missing. Authorities believe they had help from the inside and made an arrest on Tuesday.

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3 d. ago A maintenance worker is charged in connection with the New Orleans jail break

In an arrest affidavit, Sterling Williams said one of the inmates who later escaped had threatened to “shank” him if he did not turn off the water. The post A maintenance worker is charged in connection with the New Orleans jail break appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago New Orleans Jail Employee Is Arrested and Charged With Helping 10 Inmates Escape

A maintenance worker shut off water at the jail, allowing the inmates to remove a toilet and sink fixture from a cell wall, according to the Louisiana attorney general’s office.

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3 d. ago Louisiana jail worker arrested for allegedly helping 10 inmates escape Orleans Parish facility

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

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3 d. ago New Orleans jail employee arrested, accused of helping mass escape of inmates

A maintenance worker at a New Orleans jail where 10 inmates escaped has been arrested and accused of helping facilitate the breakout, officials said Tuesday.

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6 d. ago 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.

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