Hollywood Life: Updates on the Situation
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Officials warned the public that unidentified inmates should be considered dangerous and armed. Officials warned the public that the unidentified inmates should be consider armed and dangerous.
Below, get updates on the developing situation and find out how the inmates escaped from police custody.
How Did the Inmates Escape?
During a May 16 press conference, Sheriff Susan Hutson informed the public how the prisoners were able to leave the Orleans Parish Justice Center.
“They were able to break open a door,” Hutson explained. They were able to escape the jail at 1:01 am after breaking through a wall in front of a toilet. Surveillance video showed inmates exiting through a dock door. A photo surfaced from the inmates’ apparent escape, and it showed a large hole was cut behind a toilet with the phrases “We Innocent” and “Too Easy LoL” written above it, according to NBC News.
Originally, it was reported that 11 inmates escaped, but Hutson clarified that one man hadn’t escaped custody and was never trying to run. Police also noted that the inmates were able to escape from help “inside of our department.”
Troop NOLA Troopers located escapee Kendall Myles in the French Quarter this morning. He was captured on Royal Street after a short foot chase. Troopers are working with partners to find the remaining escapees, and ensure public security. #troopnola pic.twitter.com/ef5FM55YRS
— LA State Police (@LAStatePolice) May 16, 2025
Who Are the Inmates That Escaped?
Police have not released the identities of the all the inmates who are on the run, but one of them, 20-year-old Kendall Myles, was apprehended in the French Quarter of New Orleans by police. State police tweeted: “Troop NOLA troopers located escapee Kendall Myles this morning in the French Quarter.” He was captured on Royal Street after a short foot pursuit. The records show that some of the inmates were charged with attempted or murder murder. NBC News reports that the other inmates were charged with aggravated assualt with a gun, armed robbery, battery, and other offenses. According to multiple media outlets, seven of the ten inmates are still on the loose.
