Ten men are still out there. This is not a drill. A full-scale search operation is currently underway in New Orleans. It all started on a Friday morning. A routine headcount at the Orleans Justice Center revealed that eleven adult men had vanished into thin air. That was at 8:30 a. m. local time. News reached the New Orleans police at 10:30 a. m. The sheriff's office wasted no time. They warned the public that these men are considered armed and dangerous.

        One man, Kendall Myles, was caught in the French Quarter. This is a popular tourist spot, less than 3 miles from the jail. The other ten are still on the loose. One of them, Gary Price, is accused of trying to commit first-degree murder. The sheriff's office is working with local, state, and federal law enforcement. They are leaving no stone unturned. The public is urged to stay alert but not to panic. It is believed that the inmates had help. They might have changed out of their jail clothes.

        The sheriff called the escape "very serious and unacceptable. " A full investigation is underway. They are looking into facility protocols, staff performance, and physical security measures. Anyone who helped the inmates escape will face consequences. The sheriff made that clear. The public is also asked to report any suspicious activity. Every tip could be crucial in bringing these men to justice.

        The escape has raised many questions. How did this happen? Who helped them? What are their plans? The answers are not clear. But one thing is for sure. The search for these men is far from over. The public's help is needed. Stay alert. Stay safe. And if you see anything suspicious, report it immediately.

New Orleans on Alert: Ten Inmates Still Missing

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