Fugitives Still Missing as Manhunt Costs Soar
Two inmates are still on the run after escaping from the Orleans Justice Center—and the city is spending up to $250,000 a week trying to find them.
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Orleans Sheriff Hutson Halts Campaign Amid Jailbreak Crisis
With five inmates still on the run, Sheriff Susan Hutson has put her re-election campaign on pause. What happens next could reshape the Orleans Parish race.
Orleans Jail Escape Raises Alarms Over Past Red Flags
Federal monitors warned in 2023 that Orleans Parish Jail units were understaffed and high-risk inmates weren’t properly separated. After 10 inmates escaped, those warnings are front and center.
7 Inmates Still Free as Louisiana Officials Face Backlash
Seven inmates remain on the run after escaping from the Orleans Parish Jail. With federal help now involved, critics are questioning jail oversight and security.
Gigantic Snake, Illegal Animals Captured at Louisiana Mardi Gras
About 17 Louisiana Wildlife Agents went to assist at New Orleans Mardi Gras and captured a gigantic 14.5 foot snake and other illegal animals in two days.
Things Are Bad in New Orleans—No Response From 911 & No Ambulance
The 911 operator said her emergency was "pending" and that no ambulances were available for her area.