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Last of the 10 New Orleans jail escapees from May is captured in Georgia, authorities say

Derrick Groves was captured after nearly five months on the run following the escape of 10 inmates from Orleans Parish jail, ending a major multi-agency manhunt.

  • Derrick Groves, the last fugitive from a May jailbreak in New Orleans, was captured in Atlanta after four months, as confirmed by the U.S. Marshals Service.
  • Groves escaped with nine others, and details of the escape revealed they crawled through a hole behind a toilet.
  • A total of 16 individuals were arrested for allegedly assisting the escapees, including Groves's girlfriend, who allegedly facilitated communication during his incarceration.
  • All ten escapees face escape charges, which, when added to their original charges, could result in two to five additional years in prison.
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Derrick Groves, convicted of double homicide, will face new charges for escape from the prison and possession of weapons and drugs at the time of his arrest

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After nearly half a year of intense search, U.S. authorities ended the persecution with the arrest of Derrick Groves.

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King5 News broke the news in Seattle, United States on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
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