10 Inmates Escape Orleans Parish Jail; 2 Captured, Officials Say

Orleans Parish Jail Escape

• 🚨 Ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish jail, prompting an intense search by authorities.
• 💡 The escapees are considered armed and dangerous.

Escape Method

• 🔍 The inmates are believed to have escaped through a hole in their cell, using a dislodged toilet.
• 🏃‍♂️ They were seen on surveillance exiting a supply door, scaling a wall, and running across the interstate.

Inmate Capture and Charges

• ✅ Two inmates have been captured so far, including Kendall Miles, who faces charges for attempted second-degree murder.
• ⚖️ The other escapees face charges ranging from murder to aggravated assault.

Investigation and Reward

• 🤝 Officials suspect internal assistance may have aided the escape, leading to three individuals being placed on administrative leave.
• 💰 The US Marshals are assisting in the manhunt, and the FBI has offered a $5,000 reward for tips leading to the capture of the remaining escapees.