Louisiana Governor Landry pledges to recapture escaped inmates and prosecute anyone aiding their flight.

Ten Inmates Flee New Orleans Jail

A major prison break in New Orleans has prompted an aggressive response from Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, who vowed on Monday to bring all escapees to justice and prosecute anyone found to be aiding them. The escape occurred early Friday morning when ten inmates fled their cells in what officials suspect was an orchestrated inside job.

Authorities have since recaptured three of the escapees. The remaining fugitives are considered highly dangerous, with some facing charges of murder, domestic violence, and burglary. Surveillance footage confirmed the mass escape, which has since triggered a wide-reaching manhunt across the state and beyond.

"Not only those people who may have aided and abetted them to get out, but those who continue to aid and abet them — if we find that you have aided and abetted these fugitives, you're going to jail as well," Governor Landry warned during a televised appearance on Monday.

Tips Flow in as Manhunt Expands

Law enforcement teams have been working around the clock, fueled by a stream of public tips. Governor Landry said officials believe most fugitives are still within New Orleans city limits, though alerts have been issued to jurisdictions outside the state amid reports that some inmates may have connections elsewhere. The FBI has offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to their capture.

"We've got men and women working around the clock," Landry stated. "We're going to hunt these folks down. We're going to find them, and we're going to bring them back to a jail that they can't break out of."

The governor’s comments reflect mounting public concern following the escape. With several inmates considered violent offenders, the threat to public safety has been described as severe, prompting heightened security measures throughout the region.

Landry also took the opportunity to criticize what he described as systemic flaws within the city’s justice infrastructure. He pointed to a trend of lenient law enforcement appointments and policies, stating: “Several years ago, George Soros came over to New Orleans like Santa Claus and unpacked the district attorney, six judges, and a sheriff. This is what a progressive criminal justice system looks like.”

He continued, “This is what happens when those people promise to keep criminals out of jail — sadly, you get 10 of the most dangerous inmates that are in jail in Louisiana, they get to escape.”

As the search continues, state officials remain focused on regaining full control and preventing further compromise of the prison system. The governor emphasized that accountability will extend beyond the escapees themselves to anyone who plays a role in assisting them. The manhunt remains active with public cooperation deemed crucial in securing arrests.