In a dramatic security breach that has put authorities on high alert, four inmates described as 'dangerous' have escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Sheriff's Office confirmed the escape on Wednesday, launching an intensive manhunt across the region to recapture the fugitives.
The Escaped Inmates
Authorities have identified the escaped prisoners as:
- Travon Washington - held on charges including illegal carrying of weapons
- Keyshawn Smith - facing multiple serious charges
- Lorenzo Jones - considered particularly dangerous by officials
- Tyrone Smith - another high-risk inmate involved in the escape
All four men were being held at the downtown New Orleans facility when they managed to breach security protocols and flee the premises.
Massive Manhunt Underway
Law enforcement agencies across Louisiana have mobilized in response to the escape, with the Sheriff's Office leading the coordinated search effort.
'We are utilizing every resource at our disposal to locate and apprehend these individuals,' a spokesperson for the Sheriff's Office stated. 'The public is advised to exercise extreme caution and report any suspicious activity immediately.'
The escape has raised serious questions about security measures at the Orleans Justice Center, which has faced criticism in the past regarding facility management and inmate supervision.
Public Safety Concerns
Residents in the New Orleans area have been urged to remain vigilant and avoid approaching any of the escaped inmates if spotted.
Instead, authorities are directing people to contact emergency services immediately with any information regarding the fugitives' whereabouts.
The timing and method of the escape remain under investigation as law enforcement works to determine how the four men coordinated their breakout from the secured facility.
