Louisiana Prison Break: Manhunt Underway for Six Fugitive Inmates

Louisiana Prison Break: Four Inmates Captured, Six Still at Large A major jailbreak occurred at the Orleans Parish Prison in New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 20, 2025. Four inmates were apprehended, but six remain at large. A 33-year-old maintenance worker, Sterling Williams, has been charged with assisting the escape. Authorities are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the capture of the remaining fugitives. According to police documents, Williams allegedly cut off the water in the inmates' cell to facilitate the removal of a toilet, which was used to access a hole in the wall. Williams claims he was threatened by an inmate, Antoine Massey, who is still at large. "He threatened to shank me," Williams stated in an arrest warrant, explaining his actions. The escape involved the use of an "unknown apparatus," possibly supplied by another prison employee, to saw through steel bars. Police state that without Williams' cooperation, the escape would likely have failed due to the risk of flooding the cell. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working diligently to apprehend the remaining six inmates. This incident highlights the need for increased security measures at Orleans Parish Prison and underscores the dangers faced by correctional officers and maintenance staff. The large reward reflects the seriousness of the situation and the determination to bring all those involved to justice.