Another suspect accused of helping inmates escape from a New Orleans jail was arrested Friday, authorities said.
The New Orleans Police Department said officers detained four people at a home, including Emmitt Weber, 28, who was arrested on suspicion of accessory after the fact of simple escape.
Police said Weber helped two of the inmates after the jailbreak at the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility.
INMATE ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH ORLEANS JUSTICE CENTER ESCAPE
Weber is the latest suspect arrested for allegedly aiding those involved in the May 16 escape. As of Friday, five of the 10 escaped inmates were still at large.
The most recent arrest was made when Corey Boyd was taken into custody Tuesday.
The other inmates recaptured are Kendell Myles, Robert Moody, Dkenan Dennis and Gary Price.
Two others — Casey Smith and Cortnie Harris — have been arrested for allegedly aiding the escapees. Another woman, Connie Weeden, 59, allegedly gave cash to Donald via a cellphone app.
LOUISIANA POLICE ARREST THIRD ACCOMPLICE IN ORLEANS PARISH JAILBREAK
She is charged with one felony count of accessory after the fact.
The following fugitives are still at large:
Authorities have reminded the public that these men are considered armed and dangerous.
