New Orleans jail break: Sheriff discloses involvement of staff in inmate escape of ten detainees.
Freed Fugitives:
Ten criminals staged a daring escape from the Orleans Parish Justice Center in New Orleans on May 17, 2025, with suspected help from insiders. The ordeal unfolded at around 12:23 a.m. when the inmates exploited a faulty sliding cell door, ultimately breaching a wall behind a toilet at 1:01 a.m.[2][4]
Caught in the act:
As of the latest update, two of the fugitives, Kendall Myles and Robert Moody, have been apprehended. Kendall Myles was nabbed in the French Quarter, while Robert Moody was found thanks to a tip from Crimestoppers[1][2]. The investigation suggests these escapees may have had internal assistance[1][4], and the Orleans Parish Justice Center is currently under lockdown.
On the Run:
Remaining at large, these inmates are considered armed and dangerous, as they were suspected of dealing with grave crimes such as second-degree murder[2][4]. An all-out manhunt is underway, with the New Orleans Police Department and other agencies actively participating[1][4]. Authorities caution that anyone aiding these fugitives will face arrest and charges as an accomplice[1][4].
- The general news is abuzz with the unfolding events, as the remaining eight fugitives, still on the run, are wanted for Grave crimes such as second-degree murder.
- In the midst of the ongoing manhunt, politicians have called for increased funds in the pension program to support law enforcement personnel during their efforts in apprehending war-and-conflicts refugees, fugitives, and other criminals like the Orleans Parish escapees involved in crime-and-justice incidents.
