US EditionSheriff: There are indications inmates who escaped from New Orleans jail had help from people ‘inside of our department’
- On May 16, 2025, ten prisoners broke out of a New Orleans detention facility, with one apprehended following a brief foot pursuit in the French Quarter.
- Authorities discovered the absence of the inmates during a routine headcount on Friday morning and are probing evidence suggesting involvement from personnel within the sheriff's department.
- The escape involved breaching a wall behind a toilet, exiting through a supply door, scaling a wall, and running across an interstate, according to officials and surveillance footage.
- At least one escapee, Derrick Groves, was convicted of second-degree murder and described as a "heinous criminal," while the FBI offers a $5,000 reward for information leading to arrests.
- Law enforcement agencies including local, state, and federal partners continue searching for nine fugitives, with a full investigation launched into security lapses and possible insider involvement.
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Lone guard assigned to watch cell pod had left to get food when 10 men escaped New Orleans jail, sheriff's office said
Lone guard assigned to watch cell pod had left to get food when 10 men escaped New Orleans jail, sheriff's office said.
Sheriff: Escapees from New Orleans jail may have had inside help
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WSAV) -- Ten men broke out of a New Orleans jail Friday in an audacious overnight escape by fleeing through a hole behind a toilet and scaling a wall, setting off an urgent manhunt to arrest the fugitives. This photo combo shows inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail, from left top: Keith A Lewis, Dkenan Dennis, Gary C Price, bottom from left, Robert Moody, Kendell Myles, Corey E Boyd. (Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office via …
10 Inmates on the Run After Big Jail Escape in Louisiana
Police in Louisiana are searching for 10 inmates who escaped from the Orleans Parish jail—now that an 11th has been caught after a foot chase in New Orleans' French Quarter. The men, who were awaiting trial, were discovered missing at 8:30am Friday during a regular head count, NBC...
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Sheriff says there are indications 10 escapees from New Orleans jail had inside help
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson says there are indications that the 10 people who escaped from a New Orleans jail received help in their escape from people in the department. Authorities first noticed the 10 inmates were missing during a…
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