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Fourth arrest made, accused in aiding escaped Orleans Parish inmates

  • On May 22, 2025, New Orleans authorities arrested a fourth person accused of helping inmates escape the Orleans Justice Center on May 16.
  • The jailbreak involved 10 inmates exploiting security lapses, including a maintenance worker cutting water to assist the escape.
  • Several accomplices, such as Casey Smith and Cortnie Harris, admitted or faced charges for transporting fugitives, while five inmates remain at large.
  • Authorities recaptured five escapees and arrested at least seven helpers, offering a $20,000 reward for tips, as confirmed by officials.
  • The escape triggered intensified investigations and leadership suspensions, raising concerns about jail security and staff accountability in New Orleans.
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