New Orleans jail inmates charged with murder and other crimes escape

Nearly a dozen inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail on Friday morning, and one has been apprehended, according to authorities.

Kirkpatrick said when notified, she immediately offered any and all resources to the sheriff.

Many of the inmates are considered violent offenders, with some facing charges including murder.

New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said her agency was notified at 10:30 a.m. that there were 11 escapees from the sheriff's prison. 

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"This is an urgent and a serious situation," she said during a news conference. "Please be mindful. We know or have asked for pictures of these escapees from the sheriff's office. … We do also want to make I appeal to the public that if you see something, and you just think this is not right, don't hesitate. Call 911."

Of the 11 inmates who escaped, two have been apprehended. (WVUE)

The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office (OPSO) said one inmate charged with second-degree murder, Kendell Myles, is back in custody and being re-booked at the facility for a new charge of simple escape. 

OPSO deputies found him hiding beneath a car in the Hotel Monteleone parking garage, according to officials. 

Myles was then taken back to the jail by Louisiana State Police. 

"The remaining individuals are still being actively pursued, and our deputies, in collaboration with local and state law enforcement, are working tirelessly to locate and return them to custody," according to the sheriff's office.

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Anyone found to be aiding an escapee will be charged as an accomplice, according to authorities.

A violent offender warrant squad is actively searching for the escapees along with the FBI and U.S. Marshals.

The inmates include:

• Keith A. Lewis, 35, is charged with aggravated assault with a firearm, possession of a firearm or weapon by a felon, and a probation violation.
• Dkenan Dennis, 24, is charged with two counts of armed robbery with a firearm, illegal carrying of a weapon, illegal possession of stolen things, extortion, theft of a firearm by misappropriation, possession of firearm during a crime of violence, illegal transmission of monetary funds, simple battery, and illegal possession of stolen things.
• Gary C. Price, 21, is charged with seven counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree battery, aggravated assault with a firearm, false imprisonment with a weapon, domestic abuse, simple assault, aggravated criminal damage to property, and resisting an officer.
• Robert L. Moody, 21, is charged with aggravated second degree battery, illegal carrying of a weapon, obstruction of justice, two counts of illegal possession of stolen things, and other drug charges.
• Kendell Myles, 20, is charged with intentional concealment of a weapon, possession of contraband in prison, attempted second-degree murder, simple criminal damage to property, discharging a firearm during a violent crime, criminal conspiracy to armed robbery, armed robbery with a firearm, and aggravated flight from an officer with life endangered.
• Corey E. Boyd, 19, is charged with second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, aggravated battery, illegal carrying of weapons involving a crime, and obstruction of justice.
• Lenton J. Vanburen Jr., 26, is charged with illegal carrying of weapons, possession of a firearm or weapon by a felon, obstruction of justice, and introducing contraband in prison.
• Jermaine Donald, 42, is charged with second-degree murder, aggravated battery, possession of a firearm or weapon by a felon, and obstruction of justice.
• Antoine Massey, 32, is charged with domestic abuse involving strangulation, theft of a motor vehicle, and a parole violation.
• Derrick Groves, 27, is charged with three counts of attempted second-degree murder, two counts of second-degree murder, and battery of a correctional facility employee.
• Leo O. Tate Sr., 31, is charged with simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, possession of a firearm or weapon by a felon, illegal carrying of a weapon, motor vehicle theft, and multiple drug charges.

In a statement posted to X, Attorney General Liz Murrill said "someone clearly dropped the ball and there's no excuse for this."

"I’m in communication with Troop NOLA and @LAStatePolice Superintendent Colonel Hodges. It’s all hands on deck," Murrill wrote in the post. "The first priority in any escape must be the immediate capture of the inmates and coordination with state and local law enforcement — but that effort cannot come at the expense of timely notification to the public, which is also critical to keeping communities safe. My office will do whatever it takes to determine how this happened and make sure that it won’t happen again."

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is calling for a full investigation of the incident. (Louisiana Attorney General's Office)

She added she is calling for a full investigation.

"This is beyond unacceptable, and once these offenders are back in custody, there must be real accountability," Murrill wrote.

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