Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced that three more inmates who escaped from a jail in New Orleans last month have been captured. The inmates, Lenton Vanburen, Leo Tate, and Jermaine Donald, broke out of the jail on May 16 along with seven others.
Captures
- Lenton Vanburen was detained in Baton Rouge. Murrill expressed her satisfaction on social media regarding Vanburen’s capture.
- Leo Tate and Jermaine Donald were arrested in Walker County, Texas, by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
- Tate’s original charges included:
- Burglary
- Possession of a firearm by a felon
- Illegal carrying of weapons
- Donald’s original charges included:
- Second-degree murder
- Aggravated battery
- Possession with intent to distribute cocaine
- Possession of a firearm by a felon
- Tate’s original charges included:
Both men are currently being held without bond for their original charges and additional charges related to their escape.
Escape Details
The breakout involved an inmate allegedly using keys obtained from another inmate who worked at the jail. The escapees unlocked doors leading to the yard and climbed over walls using makeshift ladders made from bedsheets tied together with various materials.
- The inmates navigated through dense woods surrounding Orleans Parish Prison before reaching Interstate 10, where they hitched rides westward toward Texas.
A search party, primarily composed of law enforcement officers, combed areas around I-10 but found no signs of the escapees until late Saturday night. Two individuals reported picking up two men matching the descriptions provided by authorities.
- One man was dropped off near downtown Houston, while another was taken further east into Harris County.
Both suspects were later identified by witnesses, including one who saw them exit her car near downtown Houston.
Remaining Fugitives
Two other escapees remain at large following the 10-inmate breakout. Murrill urges anyone with information about the remaining fugitives, Darnell Johnson and Kevon Green, to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at (504) 822-1111.
Charges Against Remaining Fugitives
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Darnell Johnson faces multiple counts, including:
- Attempted murder
- Armed robbery
- Kidnapping
- False imprisonment
- Various theft and criminal damage charges
- Obstruction of justice
- Tampering with evidence
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Kevon Green faces similar charges, including:
- Attempted murder
- Armed robbery
- Kidnapping
- False imprisonment
- Various theft and criminal damage charges
- Obstruction of justice
- Tampering with evidence
Murrill expressed gratitude for the efforts made so far in capturing the escapees and continues to seek public assistance in locating the remaining fugitives.
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