Jail Worker Arrested for Helping 10 Inmates Escape in New Orleans

New Orleans Jailbreak: Maintenance Worker Arrested for Allegedly Assisting Inmates' Escape A major incident unfolded in New Orleans last week when ten inmates escaped from Orleans Parish Prison. The escape, initially shrouded in mystery, has taken a dramatic turn with the arrest of a 33-year-old maintenance worker, Sterling Williams. Williams has been booked into jail on multiple charges, including principal to simple escape and malfeasance in office. According to Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, Williams confessed to investigators that he intentionally shut off the water supply to a toilet in the inmates' cell. This act, he admitted, was to facilitate their escape. The inmates then exploited the situation, ripping the toilet from its hinges to create an opening in the wall through which they fled. "Ten violent offenders don't make their way into a pod made for two and make good their escape through concrete, rebar, and barbed wire without there being some sort of inside assistance," stated one local resident interviewed near the prison. The resident's words highlight the community's concern and the gravity of the situation. The incident raises serious questions about security protocols at the Orleans Parish Prison. Authorities are now conducting a thorough investigation into the matter to determine the full extent of Williams' involvement and to identify any potential security breaches that allowed the escape to occur. The successful recapture of the escaped inmates offers a glimmer of relief, but the incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by correctional facilities in maintaining security.