Manhunt continues for escaped Georgia inmate accused of $11 million scam from behind bars, $10,000 reward set: FBI

Arthur Lee Cofield walked off from a federal prison camp in Wayne County's Jesup last Tuesday, where he was serving an 11 ...

Angola bed shortage sends 4 jail escape defendants back to Orleans lockup

Four defendants tied to the May 2025 Orleans jail escape were returned to the Orleans Justice Center because of bed shortages ...
WDSU

WDSU anchor Travers Mackel grilled sheriff over inmate escape prior to her indictment

AT ALL ANGLES. OKAY, WHAT DOES IT SAY? AND I MEAN, THIS RESPECTFULLY. BUT YOU SAID AND I’M GOING TO QUOTE YOU HERE, THAT YOU OBSERVED THOSE GUYS RUNNING OUT AT 1:00 IN THE MORNING. WHAT DOES IT SAY ...
The Advocate

St. Landry jail security under fire again after release failure lets inmate walk free

The escape of an inmate from the St. Landry Parish jail Monday night is raising new questions about release procedures at the facility. Authorities say DeMarkus Johnson walked out of the jail around 9 ...