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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A fourth person accused of helping two of 10 Orleans Justice Center escaped inmates has been arrested, according to the New Orleans Police Department.
On Thursday, May 22, officers arrested 30-year-old Casey Smith following an investigation by NOPD Special Operations Division Tactical II team.
Officers said they received information that linked them to Smith who allegedly aided two escapees, transporting them to multiple locations hours after the May 12 escape.
Smith was arrested and taken for questioning where officers said she admitted to her involvement alongside 32-year-old Cortnie Harris who was arrested days prior. She and 38-year-old Corvanntay Baptiste were accused of helping inmate Corey Boyd.
Smith was booked into the Plaquemines Parish jail on a charge of accessory after the fact to simple escape.
Also on Thursday, 59-year-old Connie Weeden was arrested on accusations of communicating with escapee Jermaine Donald.
Anyone with information that can help in the investigation into the escape can the NOPD or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
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