Louisiana

Crime 9 hours ago

Retired FBI agent warns New Orleans prison escape 'should get everyone's attention'

A retired FBI expert says the New Orleans jail escape exposes critical staffing shortage and other issues after 10 inmates escaped on Friday, May 16.

Crime 16 hours ago

New Orleans police make another arrest in ongoing jail escape investigation

New Orleans police arrested Emmitt Weber for allegedly helping inmates escape. Five fugitives, including those with serious charges, are still on the run.

Louisiana 19 hours ago

Inmate arrested in connection with Orleans Justice Center escape

Trevon Williams faces new charges in the Orleans Justice Center escape. Attorney General Liz Murrill vows accountability in the growing criminal conspiracy.

New Orleans 1 day ago

Fifth suspected New Orleans accomplice arrested for allegedly aiding inmates in jailbreak

Casey Smith was arrested for allegedly aiding escapees from Orleans Justice Center jailbreak, linked to fugitives by police investigation.

US 1 day ago

Orleans Parish sheriff boasted about jail security days before 10 inmates escaped

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson sent a campaign email praising security improvements just days before 10 inmates escaped from the Louisiana jail.

Crime 1 day ago

Louisiana police arrest third accomplice in Orleans Parish jailbreak

Connie Weeden, 59, is charged with aiding escape from Orleans Parish jail. Authorities continue search for fugitives, warning public of armed and dangerous individuals.

Crime 1 day ago

New Orleans district attorney blasts sheriff over botched prison escape investigation

Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams scorched Sheriff Susan Hutson for failing to order an investigation into the crime scene where 10 inmates escaped from jail.

Crime 2 days ago

Aunt urges convicted murderer to surrender as Orleans Parish jail manhunt continues

Derrick Groves, one of five Orleans Parish jail escapees, urged by his aunt to surrender. Sheriff Hutson suspends re-election campaign amid security concerns.

Crime 2 days ago

Former New Orleans police chief criticizes sheriff's 'checkered past' after jailbreak

After 10 inmates escape from Orleans Parish Prison, Sheriff Susan Hutson is under fire for leadership failures, prompting a pause in her re-election efforts.

Crime 2 days ago

Two more arrested for allegedly aiding New Orleans jailbreak fugitives

Two more alleged co-conspirators have been arrested following Friday's early-morning prison break from a New Orleans jail, according to a source familiar with the investigation.

US 2 days ago

Democratic lawmakers demand Louisiana sheriff resign after 10 inmates escape jail

Two Louisiana Democrats are calling on Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson to resign following the escape of 10 inmates.

Crime 3 days ago

Louisiana attorney general expects more arrests in New Orleans jail escape investigation

Attorney General Liz Murrill joined "Fox & Friends" Wednesday morning to discuss the progress in capturing five remaining escapees from a New Orleans jail.

Crime 3 days ago

Fifth escaped inmate from New Orleans jail recaptured after days on the run

Louisiana State Police recaptured Corey Boyd, 19, in New Orleans. Boyd, an escapee from jail, faces charges for the murder of Brandon Fees in 2024.

Crime 3 days ago

New Orleans officials grilled over 'coordinated' 10-inmate jailbreak

Louisiana authorities have arrested a jail worker who allegedly helped 10 inmates escape from the Orleans Parish Jail.

US 3 days ago

New booking photos released of recaptured Louisiana inmates as manhunt continues

Louisiana officials released new booking pictures of inmates that have been recaptured after they escaped jail on Friday.

Crime 4 days ago

New Orleans jail escape shines spotlight on infamous prison breakouts

According to former FBI supervisory special agent, the 10 violent criminals who escaped from a New Orleans jail last Friday likely had help on the inside.

Crime 4 days ago

Louisiana State Police captures 4th escaped inmate in NOLA prison break, 6 still at large

Authorities announced that a fourth inmate has been apprehended after escaping from a New Orleans jail on Friday with 6 other inmates.

VIDEO 4 days ago

'Seen and Unseen': Grammar must not have been a priority in New Orleans' public schools

Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo details how prisoners escaped a New Orleans jail and who Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., blames for the Brooklyn Bridge crash on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

Louisiana 4 days ago

Louisiana governor pledges to find escaped inmates, hold abettors accountable: We're going to hunt them down

Gov. Jeff Landry, R-La., opens up about law enforcement's work to find all the inmates that escaped from jail and pledges to hold abettors accountable on "America Reports."

Crime 4 days ago

Louisiana governor blasts 'progressive promises' after New Orleans jail escape

Gov. Jeff Landry slammed progressive criminal justice policies in a Sunday night press conference amid a manhunt for dangerous prisoners who escaped from the Orleans Parish jail.

VIDEO 5 days ago

Officials suspect inside job in Louisiana jail break

Fox News multimedia reporter Caroline Elliott has the latest in the manhunt for escaped inmates in New Orleans on 'Fox Report.'

Louisiana 6 days ago

America's largest remaining antebellum mansion burns down in devastating fire

Louisiana's historic Nottoway Plantation burned to the ground after a devastating fire broke out on Thursday. Iberville Parish President Chris Daigle calls it a "total loss."

Louisiana May 17

7 fugitives remain on the run after NOLA prison break; inside job suspected

Manhunt continues for 7 inmates after daring New Orleans prison escape as authorities investigate inside job.

US May 16

Video shows 10 inmates escape from jail in New Orleans as manhunt continues

Ten inmates escaped a New Orleans jail Friday, and only three escapees have been apprehended. Authorities say they're investigating the escape as a possible inside job.

True Crime May 16

'Bourbon Street Hustler' charged in sports reporter's murder gets 25 years in unrelated case: AG

Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the habitual offender sentence for Danette Colbert, who still faces second-degree murder charges in Telemundo reporter's death.

US May 5

Louisiana police charge second person with murder in Super Bowl reporter’s drug death

A second individual has been charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of a Super Bowl reporter.

Lifestyle May 2

Gone with the wind, found with the bros: Beloved missing dog shows up at frat house 5 years later

After vanishing in Hurricane Laura, Yorkie Kingston reappeared five years later as the unofficial mascot of a Mississippi fraternity before finally reuniting with his owner.

Fox News Flash May 1

Louisiana widow says Trump's border crackdown could save families like hers from being torn apart

Olivia Hayes, whose husband was allegedly killed by an illegal immigrant, told Fox News she believes President Donald Trump's tough border crackdown could prevent tragedies like hers.

Crime April 17

Louisiana child killer spared by Biden faces death penalty again after ‘outrageous’ commutation: DA

Child killer Thomas Sanders, who was convicted and sentenced to death in 2010, is facing death again after former President Joe Biden commuted his sentence in 2024.

Louisiana April 17

'Jesus' bus bursts into flames following massive explosion: video

A public transit bus caught fire in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Wednesday before a fuel tank ruptured, shooting fire and debris into the air.