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May 16, 2025
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Nine Armed Fugitives on the Loose After Jailbreak.

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❓What Happened: Eleven inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, with two apprehended and nine still at large.

👥 Who’s Involved: The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Susan Hutson, New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

📍 Where & When: The escape occurred Friday morning at the Orleans Justice Center, less than three miles from the French Quarter.

💬 Key Quote: Sheriff Susan Hutson described the situation as “very serious and unacceptable,” while Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick stated it’s “more than likely” the escapees had assistance.

⚠️ Impact: The public has been urged to remain vigilant as the escapees are considered armed and dangerous, and authorities are conducting a full-scale search.

IN FULL:

Authorities in New Orleans are conducting a “full-scale search operation” after eleven inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center on Friday morning, according to the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office. Two of the escapees, including Kendell Myles, have been apprehended, but nine others remain at large.

Sheriff Susan Hutson revealed the inmates were discovered missing during a routine headcount at 8:30 AM. She urged the public to stay alert, warning that the escapees should be considered armed and dangerous. “We are launching a full investigation to determine how this escape occurred, including reviewing facility protocols, staff performance, and physical security measures,” Hutson stated.

The escaped inmates have charges ranging from drug possession to murder, according to reports. Concerningly, the escape appears to have been a relatively simple matter of cutting through drywall and escaping through a space accommodating ventilation and piping behind a jail wall.


The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office is collaborating with local, state, and federal law enforcement to locate the fugitives. New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick suggested that the escapees likely received outside assistance and have since changed out of their jail uniforms. “We don’t want panic, but we do want people to be mindful,” Kirkpatrick noted.

The Orleans Justice Center, where the incident took place, is less than three miles from the French Quarter, a popular tourist destination. One of the fugitives, Kendell Myles, was apprehended on Royal Street, a busy and popular avenue in the French Quarter.

Sheriff Hutson emphasized the gravity of the situation, calling it “very serious and unacceptable,” and vowed accountability for anyone who aided in the escape.

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January 8, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Crime
NatSec

NOLA Police Superintendent Has Raked in Almost $3 Million from Taxpayers.

Following the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, that left 14 dead, it has emerged that Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick is paid almost $340,000 and has raked in millions of dollars from the American taxpayer since 2017. Reporters questioned her competence following the attack, with no vehicle barriers having been in place. “Actually, we have them,” she admitted. “I didn’t know about them, but we have them, and so we have been able now to put them out”—too late to prevent the Islamic State-inspired attack.

Kirkpatrick, who has a background with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and has served in police departments in Chicago, Oakland, and five other cities, joined the New Orleans police in September 2023 with a salary of $337,943, making her the second-highest paid city employee. Since 2017, she has earned $2.97 million from taxpayers, including salaries and legal settlements.

The barriers police failed to deploy were purchased in 2017 and used to protect pedestrians on previous occasions. Their manufacturer described how they “allowed free pedestrian flow and emergency vehicle access through the streets while providing a solid perimeter to unwanted vehicles.” The fact pedestrians were unprotected on New Year’s Day because police leaders forgot they had them raises serious questions about whether their high salaries provide good value for money for taxpayers.

RECORD.

Before her tenure in New Orleans, Kirkpatrick was the chief of police in Oakland, California, starting in January 2017 with an initial salary of $250,003, which increased to $334,090 by 2019. Her tenure in Oakland ended controversially when she was dismissed without cause in February 2020. Kirkpatrick sued for wrongful termination, claiming she was let go for exposing corruption within the Oakland Police Commission. A federal jury sided with her in 2022, awarding her $1.5 million in damages, which included a year’s salary and legal fees.

Her career also took her to various cities, including Memphis and the Chicago Police Department’s Bureau of Professional Standards. For five months in 2016, she earned $79,652.

New Orleans, under Kirkpatrick’s leadership, saw 193 homicides in 2023, leading the nation with a rate of 53.8 per 100,000 people. In 2024, violent crimes numbered 2,408, with 120 homicides, which would rank fourth worst in the country based on 2023 data.

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Following the New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, that left 14 dead, it has emerged that Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick is paid almost $340,000 and has raked in millions of dollars from the American taxpayer since 2017. Reporters questioned her competence following the attack, with no vehicle barriers having been in place. “Actually, we have them," she admitted. "I didn’t know about them, but we have them, and so we have been able now to put them out”—too late to prevent the Islamic State-inspired attack. show more