Key Point Summary — Inmate Recaptured

• Gary C. Price, 21, caught after escape from Orleans Justice Center
• Arrested in an abandoned house on Good Drive
• Wanted for attempted first-degree murder
• Fourth escapee recaptured since Friday’s massive jailbreak
• First three fugitives caught within 24 hours
• All recaptured inmates transferred to secure state prisons
• Over 200 law enforcement officers hunting the remaining six

Fourth Escapee Falls in Multi-Agency Manhunt

Louisiana authorities scored another win Monday as they recaptured Gary C. Price, 21, one of ten inmates who broke out of the Orleans Justice Center last Friday in what’s now being called the largest jailbreak in Louisiana history.

Price was discovered inside an abandoned house in the 4600 block of Good Drive. A neighbor’s surveillance camera captured the tense moment officers closed in. Price, wanted for attempted first-degree murder, is now back in custody.

Manhunt in Full Swing

His capture marks the fourth successful recapture since the daring escape. Three of the ten fugitives were already rounded up within the first 24 hours.

Kendell Myers was caught Friday morning under a car parked at the historic Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter. Later that evening, Robert Moody was tracked down in the Hoffman Triangle neighborhood. Just hours later, police nabbed Dkenan Dennis on Dale Street.

These rapid arrests show just how aggressive law enforcement has become.

Helicopter Transfers to High-Security Prison

Louisiana State Police didn’t take any chances. After arresting the first three escapees, they loaded them onto a secure helicopter early Saturday. A spokesperson revealed they were flown to an undisclosed state correctional facility.

Sources say that destination was none other than the infamous Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola — known for its maximum security and isolation.

Authorities confirmed Monday that Gary Price, too, will be sent to a “secure state facility outside the area.”

“Hostile Behavior” During Transport

During the chopper transfer, officers said one of the inmates displayed “hostile behavior.” As a result, they placed him in a spit hood, a safety measure designed to prevent suspects from biting or spitting on law enforcement personnel.

Photos released by Louisiana State Police show the recaptured fugitive being led onto the helicopter under tight guard.

The state is taking zero risks with these violent fugitives.

More Than 200 Officers Join the Hunt

Gov. Jeff Landry has called the jailbreak “an embarrassment and a wake-up call.” In response, more than 200 local, state, and federal officers have joined the manhunt for the six remaining fugitives.

The task force is operating around the clock, raiding suspected hideouts and monitoring leads across multiple parishes. Officials say they are using aerial surveillance, thermal imaging, and digital tracking to narrow their search.

Still, authorities are urging the public to stay alert and report any suspicious activity immediately.

Escape Details Still Under Review

Questions remain about how the ten inmates managed to flee such a high-security facility. Officials have yet to release details on how the escape was executed.

Sources suggest the inmates exploited a breach in jail protocols or used tools left behind during a construction project. However, the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office has declined to confirm.

An internal investigation is now underway. So far, no staff members have been disciplined, but critics are demanding accountability.

Public Safety Concerns Rise

With six dangerous escapees still on the loose, the public is on edge. Several of the men face charges ranging from attempted murder to armed robbery.

Sheriff Susan Hutson is under intense pressure. Critics argue the jail was understaffed and ill-prepared for such an incident.

Families of the fugitives say they’re cooperating with police. Meanwhile, reward money is being offered for tips that lead to the arrest of any of the remaining escapees.

Worker Helped Them

A New Orleans jail maintenance worker has been arrested on accusations that he turned water off to a toilet covering a hole in a cell wall, allowing 10 men to squeeze through the gap and escape the facility.

The inmates, six of whom remain on the lam, pulled off the daring escape from the Orleans Justice Center early Friday by yanking open a faulty cell door, moving the toilet and slithering through a hole. Graffiti on the wall included the message “To Easy LoL,” with an arrow pointing to the gap.

Officials have pointed to multiple security lapses in the escape, including ineffective cell locks and that they escaped when the lone guard monitoring them went to get food. During a tense New Orleans City Council meeting on Tuesday, Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson, who oversees the jail, said she “takes full accountability” for the escape.

What Happens Next?

The recapture of Gary Price gives the task force momentum — but the mission is far from over. Every available officer is now focused on catching the remaining six.

As the investigation deepens, officials promise to release more information. For now, the state remains locked down, determined to bring the fugitives to justice.

The jailbreak has already made history — now Louisiana is trying to make sure it doesn’t happen again.