Sixth fugitive from New Orleans jail escape captured in Baton Rouge

One of the five remaining fugitives on the run after the escape from the New Orleans prison was captured, the authorities said on Monday.

Lenton Vanburen was arrested in Baton Rouge and returned to custody, lawyer Louisiane Liz Murrill published on X.

“Vanburen was originally closed on a charges of violation of probation, possessing a firearm by the culprit and illegal weapon of weapons,” Murrill wrote.

One of the remaining five escapes from New Orleans, Lenton Vanburen, arrested the authorities on Monday. (Sheriff of the Orleans Office)

He will face additional accusations related to his escape. Vanburen was one of 10 prisoners who fled on May 16th from his orleans parish prison.

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