Antoine Massey captures evaded law enforcement for weeks
- Antoine Massey was among ten inmates who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center on May 16.
- He was captured on a Friday afternoon in the Hollygrove area of New Orleans after being on the run for six weeks.
- Massey's recapture leaves Derrick Groves as the only escapee still at large.
In the United States, specifically New Orleans, Antoine Massey was arrested after escaping from the Orleans Justice Center during a mass jailbreak on May 16. The escape involved ten inmates who broke out by removing a faulty toilet and crawling through a small hole in the wall. After Massey and the other escapee, Derrick Groves, remained at large for several weeks, authorities initiated a large-scale manhunt, which included various law enforcement agencies. Authorities had offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the recapture of the fugitives as they were deemed dangerous. Initially, eight of the ten escapees were apprehended shortly after their escape, with most being found in New Orleans or within the state of Louisiana, while others were discovered in Texas. The jailbreak itself was labeled as one of the worst in recent Louisiana history, leading to scrutiny of the management and conditions at the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility. The sheriff's office expressed concerns about poor infrastructure and its role in the escape. Antoine Massey was taken into custody in the Hollygrove area of New Orleans after an extended search that lasted about six weeks. After the escape, Massey allegedly posted a video to social media, appealing for help from celebrities and President Donald Trump, claiming his innocence. The capture of Massey was confirmed by the U.S. Marshals Service, although Derrick Groves remains at large, and investigations continue into how the escape was facilitated. The incident has raised serious questions regarding inmate safety and the operational protocols of the Orleans Parish jail. With multiple arrests made in connection to aiding the escapees, this situation highlights both the vulnerabilities of correctional facilities and the ongoing issues relating to crime and public safety in the region. The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations and other agencies involved have been adamant in their efforts to locate the remaining fugitive while ensuring accountability for those who may have assisted in orchestrating the escape.