Eleven inmates considered “armed and dangerous”

escaped from a New Orleans jail early Friday morning. The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed the escapees were missing during a routine headcount at 8:30 am.

Here’s what’s known so far ¹:

– Number of Escapees: 11 inmates escaped, with one already apprehended in downtown New Orleans through facial recognition technology.

– Charges: The escapees are violent offenders facing charges, including murder.

– Investigation: Authorities believe the inmates might have had help and are unlikely to still be wearing their jail jumpsuits.

– Public Warning: Sheriff Susan Hutson and New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick urged the public to remain alert and not engage with the escapees.

– Search Efforts: Local and state law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and U.S. Marshals, are working together to recapture the remaining escapees.

Apprehended Escapee:

– Name: Kendall Myles

– Location: Apprehended in the French Quarter

– Method: Caught by surveillance camera using facial recognition technology

Next Steps:

– Authorities will continue searching for the remaining 10 escapees.

– Police are notifying victims and witnesses of the escapees’ trials to provide assistance.

– The public is encouraged to report any information that might aid in the capture of the escapees.