If the story of the ten inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail couldn’t get any juicier, there’s one other fascinating replace within the case. As authorities attempt to piece collectively how the lads managed to stroll out of the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility in the midst of the evening on Could 16, three ladies have been arrested for allegedly serving to them make their getaway.
Earlier this week, we informed you that authorities arrested Sterling Williams, the jail upkeep employee who they are saying shut off the water permitting the inmates to tug a bathroom from the wall and achieve entry to the surface world. Now, it appears there have been others serving to them each earlier than and after their escape.
Cortnie Harris and Corvanntay Baptiste have been arrested and charged on Could 22 with being equipment after the very fact for allegedly “aiding” within the jailbreak. In line with WWLTV, authorities consider Harris spoke with one of many inmates earlier than the incident and drove two of the escapees round New Orleans to keep away from the police. For her half, Baptiste is accused of utilizing the telephone and social media to contact escapee Corey Boyd. She additionally allegedly gave him meals whereas he remained in hiding. Boyd has since been recaptured by legislation enforcement.
In line with NBC Information, a 3rd girl, 59-year-old Connie Weeden, was arrested on the identical costs on Could 23 and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Middle. New Orleans NBC affiliate WDSU has reported that Weeden was in touch with Jermaine Donald, who’s her grandson and one of many escapees who stays at giant, earlier than and after his escape. She allegedly wired him money by way of a digital pockets app.
If convicted, all three ladies may resist 5 years in jail and a $500 tremendous. 5 of the escapees have been recaptured and arrested. As of this submit, 5 nonetheless stay at giant.