Baton Rouge man accused of helping New Orleans inmate arrested on drug charges

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A man accused of helping an inmate escape from New Orleans has been arrested by Livingston Parish deputies on multiple drug and contraband charges.

Authorities captured Lenton Vanburen, an escapee from the Orleans Parish Jail, on May 26 in the 9600 block of Old Hammond Highway. During the arrest, officers found a key to a room at the Super 6 Inn and Suites.

Investigators spoke with hotel staff and learned the room was registered to Vi Duc Nguyen. Surveillance video confirmed Nguyen had reserved the room and was seen entering the stairwell with another individual wearing clothing similar to Vanburen’s.

Authorities arrested Nguyen on charges of simple escape/aggravated escape and accessory after the fact. He was released on bond Friday, according to jail records.

According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, Nguyen also faces the following charges:

• Manufacture/distribution of Schedule II drugs.
• Possession of Schedule IV drugs.
• Distribution/manufacture of Schedule III drugs.
• Possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Contraband in a penal institution.

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