New Orleans, LA — One of the two men still at large following the mass escape from Orleans Parish Jail in mid-May — Antoine Massey — has been captured in the Hollygrove neighborhood and is now back in custody. However, Derrick Groves, also linked to the escape, remains on the run.
🧱 The Jailbreak: How It Happened
- May 16: Ten inmates escaped by removing a toilet, cutting through a wall, and climbing a fence to cross Interstate 10 instagram.com+9en.wikipedia.org+9people.com+9. Graffiti left behind read “To Easy Lol,” mocking the jail’s security theguardian.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2people.com+2.
- Investigation: Authorities later arrested 8 of the escapees and over a dozen suspected accomplices—including a jail maintenance worker alleged to have disabled the water supply to enable the breakout instagram.com+10en.wikipedia.org+10reuters.com+10.
🎥 The Instagram Video That Broke the Case
- A now‑deleted Instagram video surfaced in early June featuring a man matching Massey’s facial tattoos. In it, the fugitive claimed:
- “They say I broke out. I didn’t break out. I was let out.”
- He accused officials of corruption, alleged wrongful charges, and appealed to high‑profile figures like President Trump, Kim Kardashian, Lil Wayne, and Meek Mill for legal assistance instagram.com+8people.com+8theguardian.com+8.
- Police response: Authorities raided a home in the 1700 block of Agriculture Street after family recognized it, though Massey wasn’t there—only clothing believed to be worn in the video was found timesofindia.indiatimes.com+3wdsu.com+3apnews.com+3.
- The video sparked a national investigation involving the FBI and U.S. Marshals, who offered a $50,000 reward for information on Massey and Groves instagram.com+5theguardian.com+5apnews.com+5.
👮‍♂️ The Capture in Hollygrove
Late last night, law enforcement officers in tactical gear arrested Massey near 9400 Stroelitz Street in Hollygrove. He’s now back in custody and awaiting transfer for multiple charges.
🧩 What This Means
- Justice prevailing: With Massey in custody, two of the escapees remain free. But the investigation into the escape’s inside assistance continues, with numerous arrests already made nypost.com+5en.wikipedia.org+5apnews.com+5.
- Derrick Groves is still at large. Authorities urge anyone with information to reach out immediately.
- Ongoing lineup of charges: Massey faces accusations spanning vehicle theft, domestic violence, rape, and kidnapping—not to mention previous escape attempts, including cutting off ankle monitors theguardian.com+4reuters.com+4nypost.com+4.
✅ So What’s Next?
- Massey will be held at Orleans Parish Jail pending arraignment and further proceedings on his outstanding charges.
- The manhunt continues for Derrick Groves, with a tip hotline open and the $50K reward still in effect.
- Investigators remain focused on uncovering how the jailbreak was orchestrated and whether any officials were involved.
