Three fugitives who escaped from a New Orleans jail May 16 have been recaptured, bringing the number of escapees, out of 10, to eight returned to police custody.
According to social media postings by Attorney General Liz Murrill of Louisiana, two of the escaped prisoners were discovered in Texas. She also announced that a third w
as rearrested in Baton Rouge, leaving only two men still free after the 10 prisoners escaped from Orleans Parish Correctional Facility in what has been described as the biggest jailbreak in the state’s history.All three men were captured May 26. The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested Lenton Vanburen in Baton Rouge. At the same time, the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed that Leo Tate and Jermaine Donald were arrested in Walker County, Texas.
Murrill stated that Vanburen was initially jailed on charges of parole violation, possession of a firearm by a felon, and illegal carrying of a weapon.
The attorney general also said that Tate was incarcerated initially on charges of burglary, possession of a firearm by a felon, and illegal carrying of a weapon. He has been jailed for attempted second-degree murder. Donald was jailed on charges of second-degree murder, aggravated battery, and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Louisiana State Police have also announced that several people have been arrested in connection with the prison outbreak at the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility.
Lenika Vanburen, 28-years-old – Accessory after the fact
Tyshanea Randolph, 27-years-old – Accessory after the fact
Patricia Vanburen, 18-years-old – Accessory after the fact
Angel McKay, 41-years-old – Accessory after the fact
Lenton Vanburen Sr., 48 years old – Accessory after the fact
All arrested were ultimately booked into the Plaquemines Parish jail.”