Manhunt continues for escaped Louisiana inmates
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The massive manhunt for five of the 10 inmates who fled a New Orleans jail stretched into a sixth day on May 21, and the escape's investigation has now yielded three alleged accomplices. Louisiana State Police said Wednesday they have arrested two women,
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson, who oversees the jail from which 10 inmates escaped, spurring a five-day manhunt, apologized for the first time Tuesday as she faced calls to resign.
Gary Price, one of 10 inmates who escaped Orleans Justice Center, is back in custody. Several other inmates remain on the run.
The search has intensified across the metro area, including significant operations on the Northshore and within New Orleans that led to one arrest Tuesday evening.
Law enforcement officers arrested escaped inmate Corey Boyd, 19 in the Iberville area Tuesday evening, according to Louisiana State Police.
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Seven inmates remain on the run after breaking out of the Orleans Justice Center last Friday, prompting a statewide manhunt, mounting political pressure, and a sharply increased reward for information leading to their capture.
New video captures the moment when escaped inmate Gary Price was arrested by Louisiana State Police in New Orleans East.