
Dramatic Chase Ends with Capture of New Orleans Escapees in Texas
Two New Orleans Prison Escapees Recaptured in Texas A dramatic high-speed chase culminated in the arrest of two inmates who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans on May 16th. Leo Tate and Jermaine Donald were apprehended in Huntsville, Texas on May 26th. Police bodycam footage shows the pursuit and eventual capture. "After a high-speed chase, we were able to take them into custody," stated Huntsville Police spokesperson, adding that the escapees were apprehended without incident. Ten inmates escaped the Orleans Justice Center, and authorities are still searching for two others who remain at large. The successful capture of Tate and Donald offers a glimmer of hope in the ongoing manhunt. The incident highlights the challenges faced by correctional facilities in maintaining security and the determination of law enforcement to bring fugitives to justice. The bodycam footage provides a gripping visual record of the event, underscoring the risks involved in apprehending dangerous criminals.