Donald Trump May 29 Rapper thanks Trump for pardon on gun conviction Louisiana rapper NBA YoungBoy thanks President Trump for pardon, allowing him to focus on family and career after resolving gun charges and legal issues.
Crime May 28 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 May 28 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 May 27 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 May 27 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 May 26 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 May 26 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 May 25 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 May 24 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 May 23 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 May 23 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.