11 inmates escape New Orleans jail; public warned amid law enforcement search

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A New Orleans jail is on lockdown after multiple inmates escaped Friday morning.

According to the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO), the inmates were discovered missing around 8:30 a.m. during a routine headcount at the Orleans Justice Center.

OPSO deputies and partnering state law enforcement agencies are actively searching for the following escapees.

• 33-year-old Antoine Massey
  • Charges: Domestic abuse battery/strangulation, theft of motor vehicle, parole violation
• 27-year-old Lenton Vanburen
  • Charges: Illegal carrying weapons, illegal possession of a firearm by a felon, obstruction of justice, introducing contraband into prison
• 31-year-old Leo Tate
  • Charges: Simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, possession of a firearm, illegal carrying of a weapon with a controlled substance
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• 27-year-old Derrick Groves
  • Charges: Second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder
• 42-year-old Jermaine Donald
  • Charges: Second-degree murder, aggravated battery, possession of a firearm
• 20-year-old Corey Boyd
  • Charges: Second-degree murder, aggravated battery
• 35-year-old Keith Lewis
• 24-year-old Dkenen Dennis
• 21-year-old Gary Price
• 21-year-old Robert Moody

As of 11:30 a.m., an 11th inmate, 20-year-old Kendell Myles, was captured in the touristy French Quarter and returned to custody.

“After a brief foot pursuit, he was apprehended on Royal Street,” State Police said. “Troopers continue working with partners to locate the remaining escapees and ensure public safety.”

The public is being advised to stay alert and aware.

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