Louisiana State Police have announced the arrest of a third accomplice in connection with the recent escape of ten inmates from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility. Connie Weeden, 59, is accused of aiding fugitive Jermaine Donald, who remains at large, by sending him cash via a mobile phone application. Weeden faces a felony charge of accessory after the fact and is currently being held at the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center.
This arrest follows the previous apprehension of Cortnie Harris and Corvanntay Baptiste, who were also charged with assisting the escapees. Despite these arrests, six inmates remain at large and are considered armed and dangerous. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any information that may lead to their capture.
The six fugitives still at large include Corey E. Boyd (facing charges including second-degree murder), Lenton J. Vanburen Jr. (facing weapons and contraband charges), Jermaine Donald (facing charges including second-degree murder), Antoine Massey (facing charges including domestic abuse), Derrick Groves (facing multiple murder charges), and Leo O. Tate Sr. (facing charges including burglary and drug offenses). Detailed descriptions and charges for each fugitive have been released by authorities.
Louisiana State Police have emphasized the seriousness of harboring fugitives, stating that such actions threaten community safety and will not be tolerated. They have reiterated their commitment to pursuing every lead until all escapees are apprehended. The investigation into the jailbreak continues, with multiple local, state, and federal agencies cooperating to bring the remaining fugitives to justice.
