New Orleans Jailbreak: 5 Inmates Still at Large After Fifth Recapture

Recapture of Corey Boyd

• ⚡ State Police apprehended the fifth of ten escaped inmates, 19-year-old Corey Boyd, in New Orleans.
• 📍 Boyd was found within the city, despite being on the run for six days, and was transferred to a correctional facility outside of New Orleans.
• 🔍 A manhunt is ongoing with 200 officers searching for the remaining five escaped inmates.

Jailbreak Method and Employee Involvement

• 🛠️ A maintenance worker, 33-year-old Sterling Williams, confessed to assisting the inmates by turning off the water.
• 🧱 This allowed the inmates to remove a toilet from the wall, creating an escape route.
• ⚠️ Williams claims he only helped after being threatened with a shank.

Potential Charges and Facility Issues

• ⚖️ Other prison employees may face criminal charges, with at least three staff members suspended and others reassigned.
• 💰 The sheriff emphasizes the need for funding to fix the jail and improve security, including locks, citing budget issues.
• 🗣️ Tensions are rising among lawmakers and officials regarding the security breakdowns and how to address them.