Third confederate arrested for aiding Orleans Parish jail escape, six fugitives stay at giant

[ad_1] A 3rd alleged confederate has been arrested in reference to the escape of one among ten inmates from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility, in accordance with Louisiana State Police .

Connie Weeden, 59, is believed to have assisted the fugitives and was taken into custody following an investigation that exposed she was involved through telephone with escapee Jermaine Donald – each earlier than and after the escape. Donald stays at giant.

Authorities say Weeden gave money to Donald through a "mobile phone app." She has been charged with one felony rely of accent after the very fact and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Middle.

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Connie Weeden, 59, is believed to have assisted the fugitives and was taken into custody following an investigation that exposed she was involved through telephone earlier than and after the escape with escapee Jermaine Donald (who stays at giant). (St. Tammany Parish Jail)

"In accordance with Louisiana law , these convicted of accent after the very fact shall be fined no more than 5 hundred {dollars}, or imprisoned, with or with out arduous labor, for no more than 5 years, or each," an announcement from the LA state police mentioned. "Legislation enforcement personnel from a number of native, state, and federal companies will proceed to pursue each lead till the remaining fugitives are positioned. Those that select to help or conceal these people are violating the legislation and will likely be held accountable. Harboring fugitives threatens the protection of our communities and won't be tolerated."

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10 inmates escaped from the jail, in accordance with authorities. (Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Workplace / WVUE)

Weeden is the third particular person charged for aiding the escapees since the jailbreak . Cortnie Harris and Corvanntay Baptiste had been beforehand accused of offering assist and transportation to different escapees.

Authorities say 10 inmates escaped from the jail. (WVUE)

The next fugitives are nonetheless at giant:

Corey E. Boyd, 19, faces expenses of second-degree homicide, tried second-degree homicide, aggravated battery, unlawful carrying of weapons involving against the law, and obstruction of justice. Lenton J. Vanburen Jr., 26, faces expenses of unlawful carrying of weapons, possession of a firearm or weapon by a felon, obstruction of justice, and introducing contraband in jail. Jermaine Donald, 42, faces expenses of second-degree homicide, aggravated battery, possession of a firearm or weapon by a felon, and obstruction of justice. Antoine Massey, 32, faces expenses of home abuse involving strangulation, theft of a motorcar, and a parole violation. Derrick Groves, 27, faces three counts of tried second-degree homicide, two counts of second-degree homicide, and battery of a correctional facility worker. Leo O. Tate Sr., 31, faces expenses of easy housebreaking of an inhabited dwelling, possession of a firearm or weapon by a felon, unlawful carrying of a weapon, motorcar theft, and a number of drug counts. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP