Several Arrested for Assisting Fugitives after Escape from Orleans Justice Center

New Orleans – Law enforcement agencies have been working around the clock to locate the inmates who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center on May 16, 2025. At this time, eight inmates have been located while two are still on the run. As the search and investigation continued, LSP investigators determined that several individuals assisted some of the fugitives. As a result, the following arrests were made.

For assisting Antoine Massey (still-at-large):
Diamond White, 21-years-old – Principle to Aggravated Escape and Obstruction of Justice

For assisting Lenton Vanburen (captured):
Lenika Vanburen, 28-years-old – Accessory after the fact
Tyshanea Randolph, 27-years-old – Accessory after the fact
Patricia Vanburen, 18-years-old – Accessory after the fact
Angel McKay, 41-years-old – Accessory after the fact
Lenton Vanburen Sr., 48-years-old – Accessory after the fact

All arrested were ultimately booked into the Plaquemines parish jail.

These arrests were the result of a multi-agency collaborative investigation with our local, state, and federal partners. The investigation continues and additional arrests may be forthcoming.

Law enforcement personnel from multiple local, state, and federal agencies will continue to pursue every lead until the remaining fugitives are located. Individuals who choose to assist, conceal, or harbor these fugitives are violating the law and will be arrested, regardless of the level of assistance given or where they are found. Harboring fugitives threatens the safety of our communities and will not be tolerated.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the fugitives or relevant details about the investigation is encouraged to report it anonymously through the following methods:
• LSP.org – Report Suspicious Activity Link
• Call the LSP Fusion Center
• Crime Stoppers GNO
• FBI Hotline

The following rewards are being offered per fugitive for information leading to their arrest:
• Crimestoppers GNO - $5,000
• ATF - $5,000
• FBI - $10,000
• Total = $20,000.

Contact Information:
Sgt. Kate Stegall
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Region NOLA
[email protected]