New Orleans Escaped Inmates: Increased Reward and Ongoing Manhunt

Ongoing Manhunt for Fugitives

• 🔍 Authorities are on day 13 of a manhunt for two remaining fugitives who escaped from a New Orleans jail.
• 💰 A cash reward has been increased to up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of Antoine Massie and Derek Groves.
• ⚠️ Law enforcement agencies, including federal, state, and local, are collaborating in the search effort.

Warnings and Legal Consequences

• ⚖️ Anyone assisting the fugitives will be arrested and prosecuted.
• 🚨 The choice is presented as either assisting law enforcement for a potential reward or assisting fugitives and facing jail time.

Fugitive Status and Potential Location

• 🎭 Police believe the fugitives may have changed their appearance due to the time elapsed since their escape.
• 🗺️ Authorities suspect the two men may have left the state, though they do not believe they have the resources to have left the country.

Family Involvement and Public Safety

• 🤝 Family members are eligible to receive the reward money, and some have made the difficult decision to turn in their loved ones.
• 🛡️ Public safety is emphasized as the top priority, taking precedence over all other considerations.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Authorities acknowledge the difficult decisions families are making to ensure violent criminals are off the streets.