Officials Announce Capture of Ninth Escaped Inmate in New Orleans

Authorities on Friday apprehended Antoine Massey, one of New Orleans' escapees, who was part of what Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry described as a significant jailbreak in recent history.

The 33-year-old was arrested at a New Orleans residence, as per law enforcement's press release. A press conference is scheduled by the New Orleans Police Department for later in the evening.

Massey, who faced charges before escaping, including domestic abuse involving strangulation, vehicle theft, and violating parole, will be moved to a secure correctional facility, according to state police. Authorities suggest additional charges could be imposed.

The coordinated efforts of the Louisiana State Police Bureau, Homeland Security, the FBI, U.S. Marshals, and New Orleans Police led to Massey's capture.

Following this development, nine out of the ten Orleans Parish Prison escapees have been detained after they initially evaded authorities by manipulating their surroundings at the Orleans Justice Center. Derrick Groves remains at large.

Concerns Over Jail Management

Criticism has been directed at Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson regarding her management of the facility. She attributes the prison break to infrastructural deficiencies in the decade-old, $150 million facility.

Furthermore, sixteen individuals are reportedly implicated in aiding the inmates' escape.

Recapture Efforts and Future Actions

Some escaped inmates were apprehended within New Orleans, while others were located elsewhere in Louisiana after substantial surveillance conducted by the U.S. Marshals.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has determinedly stated that despite the escapees' attempts to hide, their capture is only a matter of time.