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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Time of India
Ninth Orleans Parish jail escapee captured after six weeks on the run, one remains at large
Charges and investigation Remaining fugitive and ongoing search Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Antoine Massey, one of ten inmates who escaped from the Orleans Parish Justice Center in New Orleans on May 16, 2025, has been apprehended after more than six weeks as a fugitive. Massey, 33, was arrested at a residence in New Orleans on June 27 in a coordinated operation involving local, state, and federal law enforcement, including the Louisiana State Police , FBI, Department of Homeland Security , and U.S. Marshals Service The May 16 escape, described by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the worst in recent state history, involved ten inmates exploiting faulty infrastructure. The group managed to yank open a malfunctioning cell door, remove a toilet from a cell wall, and crawl through a hole behind it. After escaping through the wall, they scaled a barbed wire fence and fled the facility. The escape went undetected for more than seven hours, with jail staff discovering the missing inmates only during a morning left behind at the escape site, including the phrase "To easy LOL," highlighted the audacity of the the time of his escape, Massey was being held on charges of domestic abuse battery involving strangulation, motor vehicle theft, and parole violations. Authorities have indicated that additional charges related to the escape are likely. Massey will be transferred to a secure state correctional facility outside New jailbreak triggered a sweeping investigation. At least 16 people have been arrested for allegedly assisting the inmates, including a jail maintenance worker accused of disabling the water supply to facilitate the removal of the toilet. The maintenance worker's attorney has denied involvement, stating the water was turned off due to a clog in another cell. Several jail staff members have also been suspended pending further Massey's capture, nine of the ten escapees are now back in custody. The last remaining fugitive, Derrick Groves, 27, was convicted of second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder related to a 2018 Mardi Gras shooting. Authorities continue to search for Groves, and a $50,000 reward remains for information leading to his arrest. New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick has publicly urged Groves to surrender peacefully, emphasizing that law enforcement will continue their efforts until he is found.
UPI
13 hours ago
- UPI
Ninth prison escapee in Orleans captured; man remains at large
June 27 (UPI) -- The second-to-last of 10 escapees from a New Orleans jailbreak last month has been recaptured after six weeks on the run, authorities said Friday. Antoine Massey, 33, was located and arrested in a house in New Orleans on Friday night, according to the Louisiana State Police. The previous two inmates were apprehended on May 26 in Huntsville, Texas. HEADQUARTERS NEWS RELEASE June 27, 2025 Ninth Fugitive Arrested in New Orleans from OPSO Inmate Escape LA State Police (@LAStatePolice) June 27, 2025 Officers with the NOPD, State Police, Department of Homeland Security, FBI and U.S. Marshals participated in the arrest of Massey. More than 200 law enforcement personnel participated in the manhunt since the May 16 jailbreak. Massey was taken to a secure state correctional facility at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Agola, which is 135 miles northwest of New Orleans. The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office received an anonymous tip from a citizen that led law enforcement to the house in the city's Third District, according to New Orleans Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick. "He peacefully gave up to law enforcement who had surrounded the house," Kirkpatrick said during a news briefing. The house was an Airbnb, according to Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. Robert Hodges. Authorities are investigating whether anyone helped him. "It's pretty obvious over the last six weeks, to remain a fugitive that long, he had assistance -- he had help," Hodges said at the briefing. Earlier this month, Louisiana authorities found a video online that appeared to show Massey pleading to rappers and President Donald Trump to help him while he was still on the run. Massey was incarcerated for domestic abuse battery involving strangulation, theft of a motor vehicle and a parole violation, state police said. Authorities increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of Massey and Derric Groves to $50,000 per inmate last month. Groves is last remaining escapee. "Law enforcement personnel from various local, state, and federal agencies will continue to work around the clock to locate the one remaining fugitive," Louisiana State police said in a news release. Kilpatrick addressed Grove during the briefing: "We are going to capture you. You will be taken into custody. But you still have the option to peacefully turn yourself in, and we will make an appeal to you to do so. "All of these captures have been able to be done peacefully and that is also the end of the game. We don't want anyone hurt." Groves was convicted last year of two counts of second-degree murder in a 2018 Mardi Gras Day shooting. He faces life in prison without the possibility of parole, prosecutors said. The inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center early in the morning after climbing through a hole behind a toilet. Their disappearance was unnoticed for several hours. "We're installing new razor wire, tightening physical barriers, upgrading locking mechanisms," Kilpatrick said. "These all play an important role in the safety of our residents, staff and the entire community Three inmates were apprehended in New Orleans within the first 24 hours of the jailbreak. Alleged accomplices, including Groves' girlfriend Darriana Burton, inmayes and jail workers, have been arrested.
Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Where is Derrick Groves? Only New Orleans inmate on the loose after Antoine Massey's capture
Derrick Groves, a 27-year-old convicted double murderer, remains the last fugitive at large following a mass escape from the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans last month. On Friday, officials announced that Antoine Massey had been caught. The rest of the escapees were captured earlier this month. Derrick Groves and Antoine Massey were among inmates who escaped a New Orleans prison(X) Officials with the Louisiana State Police said Massey will be taken to a correctional facility outside the area. At the time of the escape, he was facing charges of domestic abuse battery. Groves was last seen on surveillance footage on May 16, 2025, walking down Baronne Street in New Orleans' Central Business District with Massey and recaptured escapee Lenton Vanburen Jr., hours after the 1 AM jailbreak. No confirmed sightings have been reported since. Authorities investigated tips linking Groves to Violet, Louisiana, and Bastrop, Louisiana, but he was not found in either location A June 18, 2025, search of a family home by US Marshals, prompted by suspicions of contact with relatives, also yielded no results. His aunt, Jasmine Groves, and family denied knowing his whereabouts. A law enforcement source told Fox 8 this month that there's no evidence he left Louisiana. Attorney General Liz Murrill suggested he may be hiding in other cities. Derrick Groves, convicted in October 2024 of two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder for a 2018 Mardi Gras double homicide, faces a life sentence without parole. He also pleaded guilty to manslaughter and battery of a correctional officer. In May, Groves and nine others escaped by exploiting faulty cell locks, removing a toilet and sink after water was shut off (allegedly by maintenance worker Sterling Williams under Massey's threat), and crawling through a wall hole, leaving a taunting 'to easy LOL' note. They scaled a barbed-wire fence and fled via a loading dock. Groves' girlfriend, Darriana Burton, a former Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office employee, was arrested for conspiracy to commit simple escape. She allegedly coordinated via FaceTime and transported Vanburen post-escape. A $50,000 reward per fugitive (totaling $100,000 for Groves and Massey) has driven over 700 tips, with three tipsters paid for aiding recaptures.
Metro
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Arsenal pundit insists Mikel Arteta 'should have signed Chelsea star for £40m'
Perry Groves believes Arsenal missed a trick by not signing Liam Delap ahead of Chelsea. Arsenal are in the market for a new striker this summer and have already held talks with Sporting CP for Viktor Gyokeres and with RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko. Chelsea, meanwhile, won the race with Manchester United to sign Liam Delap, who had a £30 million relegation clause in his deal with Ipswich Town. The 22-year-old made his debut for Chelsea as a second-half substitute in the 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC in the opening game of their Club World Cup campaign. And former Arsenal midfielder Groves believes Arsenal should have made a move for Chelsea's new striker in the January transfer window. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. 'The big talking point is about Liam Delap,' Groves told talkSPORT. 'I said, 'why is he still on the bench, why haven't you bought him on at the start of the second half?'. 'He made your team look different just by his movement, the first bit of action he had he went long, came short, then he span. 'The midfield players know straight away his movement is excellent. His movement for Enzo Fernandez's goal is outstanding, and the cross into the six-yard-box was perfect, and when you see the replay he's put swazz on it. 'I think he's going to make a massive difference to Chelsea, and I said that Arsenal should have bought him in January for £40m. 'He's got a bit of edge you want in a centre-forward. He's got a bit of an edge about him, when you sign for a new club, he's a big signing, he's a young player, he scored goals for Ipswich last season, you're on trial. 'Your first training session, they [Delap's Chelsea teammates] are looking at you thinking, 'are you as good as you think you are?'. 'He has just gone in there and looks like he's settled. The way he's come on in the second half is like, 'I'm going to be centre-forward'. 'But what that does for the rest of the team, if you Caicedo, Fernandez, Lavia, Neto, Cole Palmer… it gives you more belief because you actually thinking when you get the ball you know someone is going to make those runs and spin, they know they've got a presence in the box. 'The only thing they're going to have to get used to is when it's in the wide areas, especially when it goes to Madueke, Neto not so much, you're going to have to get the ball in the box a lot earlier. He's going to be demanding crosses come into the box. 'But to come on for that cameo appearance, he did have a massive impact, not just with his assist but with his general play, his hold up play, spinning in behind, he'll know after, 'I've proved to the players I belong here', even in that little bit of time.' Meanwhile, Jason Cundy believes the arrival of Delap at Chelsea will finally provide the competition that Nicolas Jackson has needed. 'Jackson… he's a bit hit and miss at times,' Cundy said. More Trending 'There's a lot to improve on, a huge amount to improve on, there's a lot to like but there's more to come, there has to be more to come. 'What we've seen of Jackson is not enough. We've seen glimpses, there's lot to like, there's more to improve on than like in my opinion. 'But there's something there. Competition… every top club has to have competition, without any competition you're not going to be at your very best. 'And I think Jackson has been let down slightly by Chelsea because there hasn't been that competition.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: England and Chelsea legend Frank Lampard backed for Premier League job MORE: 'He's not been linked' – Troy Deeney tells Arsenal to explore shock move for Premier League forward MORE: Marcus Rashford next club odds: Serie A could beckon as Barcelona cool interest in Manchester United outcast
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Girlfriend Of Escaped Inmate Arrested For Alleged Role In Louisiana Jailbreak
The U.S. Marshals Service arrested 28-year-old Darriana Burton on Monday, accusing her of helping her boyfriend, convicted murderer Derrick Groves, escape from the Orleans Parish Justice Center. Burton, a former employee of the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office (OPSO), faces felony charges of conspiracy to commit simple escape. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Burton's arrest, stating, 'We will continue to pursue anyone and everyone who has aided and abetted these criminals. We will find you, arrest you, and prosecute you to the full extent of the law.' 'I'd like to thank the U.S. Marshals Service for executing our warrant for this woman,' she added, per Fox 4 KDFW. 'We will arrest all aiders and abettors, and we will eventually get Antoine Massey and Derrick Groves back to prison where they belong.' An arrest warrant was issued for Burton on May 27 after authorities confirmed she communicated with Groves, with whom she had an 'on-again, off-again relationship' for three years and is believed to be currently dating. An arrest affidavit states Burton coordinated contact between Groves and individuals outside the jail, sharing information related to the escape. Melaine Talia of the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation said, 'As I understand, just two days prior to the escape, Groves and his girlfriend had communication via the tablet that was issued through the Orleans Justice Center.' Talia added, 'I don't think [it's] surprising that someone would help an individual that has that violent history, and is known for using violence to get what he wants,' WDSU News reported. The tablets, introduced in February through the Smartcom program, allow inmates free 15-minute daily phone calls and 20-minute weekly video calls to reduce jail violence and improve quality of life, according to OPSO documents. Burton worked at OPSO from August 2022 to March 2023 but was fired for allegedly bringing contraband into the facility. In 2023, she faced charges of malfeasance and bringing contraband into jail, but the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office refused the charges after Burton completed a pretrial diversion program. The district attorney's office issued a statement explaining, 'The charges against Ms. Burton were thoroughly reviewed by a senior screening attorney, who considered all available evidence at that time, the specific conduct alleged, and Ms. Burton's lack of criminal history. Ms. Burton was ultimately offered, and successfully completed, a pretrial diversion program.' 'The contraband in question was not actually introduced into the secure area of the facility. According to the incident report, Ms. Burton left the contraband inside a bag at the facility entrance and did not follow through with delivery.' The statement added, 'As with all cases, our office's priority is to evaluate whether we can meet our legal burden of proof at trial, along with other relevant factors. The present matters remain under active review by the appropriate agencies. Any and all persons found to be complicit in the escape or in aiding escapees will be fully prosecuted and held accountable for their actions.' Groves and another inmate, Antoine Massey, remain at large. Brian Fair of the U.S. Marshals Office said, 'Our investigation continues, and they could be anywhere. They could be in New Orleans, or they could be out of the New Orleans area.' Talia emphasized, 'They are not going to give up; law enforcement is on it,' WDSU reported.
