New Orleans jail employee arrested after allegedly helping 10 inmates escape
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Sterling Williams, 33, a maintenance worker at the Orleans Parish Justice Center, was arrested for allegedly helping ten inmates escape by cutting off their water supply, enabling them to pull toilets from the walls. As of Tuesday morning, four of the escapees had been recaptured. The authorities have initiated an investigation, resulting in the suspension of three other jail employees involved in the incident. This event raises concerns over facility security and employee conduct, prompting a closer look at processes in place.
Sterling Williams, 33, allegedly facilitated a jailbreak by cutting off water supply to cells, enabling inmates to escape through toilet access.
Following the escape at the Orleans Parish Justice Center, four out of ten inmates were recaptured as the investigation into the incident continues.
Three employees of the jail have been suspended amid ongoing police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the inmates' escape.
Authorities have reported the arrest of a maintenance worker accused of aiding ten inmates in a breakout, highlighting security vulnerabilities in the facility.
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