Manhunt underway for six inmates who escaped a Louisiana detention center
By KTSB Staff
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LAKE PROVIDENCE, Louisiana (KTBS) — A massive search is underway in East Carroll Parish after six inmates escaped from the River Bend Detention Center Thursday night.
The East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed the escape Friday morning and is being assisted by multiple law enforcement agencies in the search.
The sheriff’s office has identified the escapees as:
Destin Brogan, 22 Kolin Looney, 21 Krisean Salinas, 21 Kevin Slaughter, 25 Trenton Taplin, 30 Koplelon Vicknair, 20 According to court records, several of the inmates involved in the escape have ties to cases in the Baton Rouge area. Specifically, Brogan was awaiting a May trial for second-degree murder in East Baton Rouge Parish.
The sheriff’s office has deployed nearly all of its officers to locate the men and is warning the public not to approach any of the individuals if spotted. Residents are encouraged to keep their doors locked and report any suspicious activity to local authorities immediately.
The investigation into how the inmates were able to breach the facility is ongoing. Authorities have not yet released information regarding the direction of travel for the escapees, though law enforcement presence has been heightened throughout Northeast Louisiana.
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