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Reward increased for capture of escaped New Orleans inmates as 7 remain on the lam
Officials have increased the reward for the capture of seven inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail by fleeing through a hole behind a toilet.
FBI Issues Update on New Orleans Mass Prison Break
In an announcement on the FBI's website, the agency stated: "At the request of the New Orleans Police Department, FBI New Orleans has surged resources to assist with apprehending inmates who escaped from the Orleans Parish Jail on May 16, 2025.
7 New Orleans fugitives still on the run after prison break as inside job suspected
Seven of the 10 inmates who audaciously escaped from New Orleans jail on Friday are still on the loose while three have been captured as authorities say they were helped by someone on the inside.
FBI: Public should stay alert as manhunt for 7 escapees continues
Of those seven, five are accused of the most serious crimes, one of them convicted. Mike McDaniel breaks down their criminal file.
FBI joins investigation into prisoner escape at Louisiana jail; 2 captured, 8 at large
Ten inmates escaped from a Louisiana jail Friday, according to authorities. Eight inmates remain on the run, and two have been captured.Watch live coverage from sister station WDSU in the video player above.
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