News Summary
Three of the ten inmates who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center jail have been captured, including Lenton Vanburen, Leo Tate, and Jermaine Donald. Their seizure is part of an ongoing investigation into the jailbreak from May 16, with concerns escalating around public safety as two inmates remain at large. Several individuals have been arrested for allegedly aiding the escape, and investigations into the security failures at the jail are underway.
New Orleans – Three of the ten inmates who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center jail have been captured as of Monday. The individuals apprehended are Lenton Vanburen, Leo Tate, and Jermaine Donald. Their capture is part of an ongoing investigation into the jailbreak that occurred on May 16.
Lenton Vanburen was taken into custody in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, approximately 72 miles northwest of New Orleans. Meanwhile, Leo Tate and Jermaine Donald were captured in Walker County, Texas, by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The recaptured inmates had faced serious charges prior to their escape, with Vanburen being jailed on suspicion of a parole violation, possession of a firearm by a felon, and illegal carrying of a weapon. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has stated that Vanburen will face additional charges related to his escape.
No additional details regarding the recapture of Tate and Donald have been disclosed at this time. The three inmates represent the first of the escapees to be caught outside of New Orleans, while two escapees, Derrick Groves and Antoine Massey, remain at large. Authorities have classified them as armed and dangerous, raising concern about public safety as the search continues.
In connection with the jailbreak, seven individuals have been arrested for allegedly aiding the escapees. Among those apprehended are Kendell Myles, Robert Moody, Dkenan Dennis, Gary Price, and Corey Boyd, who have since been recaptured. Investigators are continuing to uncover connections and additional accomplices to the jailbreak, which was facilitated by a combination of faulty locks, stolen blankets, and the alleged involvement of a complicit employee.
The escapees used electric hair trimmers to breach the walls of their jail cells, highlighting significant security breaches within the facility. Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams and Attorney General Murrill are spearheading the investigation into this incident, which has prompted a thorough review of the jail’s security protocols.
A team of at least ten seasoned auditors has been assigned to the Orleans Justice Center to conduct an in-depth investigation. A formal forensic processing of the jail has commenced, and authorities have requested cooperation from the sheriff’s office regarding the collection of fingerprints and DNA records.
Former Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman has expressed serious concerns regarding failures in the security system, which may have contributed to the jailbreak. In connection with the escape, jail maintenance worker Sterling Williams has been arrested, facing one count of malfeasance in office and ten counts of being a principal to simple escape. There are also charges against Trevon Williams for principal to simple escape, adding to the overall number of individuals implicated in facilitating the escape.
Investigations are ongoing as authorities review previous jail phone recordings in an effort to identify further potential accomplices among staff or other contacts. The Louisiana State Police have indicated that tips leading to the arrest of the remaining escapees could result in rewards for those providing information. The situation remains urgent, as officials have raised concerns that the longer the escapees remain at large, the more dangerous their actions may become.
As the investigation continues, officials are working diligently to enhance security measures at the Orleans Justice Center while pursuing the remaining escapees to ensure community safety.
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