Third Arrest Made by LSP for Assisting Orleans Justice Center Escaped Fugitives

New Orleans – Law enforcement agencies have been working tirelessly to locate the inmates who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center on May 16, 2025. At this time, five of the inmates have been located while five are still unaccounted for. As the search continues, LSP investigators have arrested 59-year-old Connie Weeden of Slidell for assisting the fugitives.

The initial investigation revealed that Weeden was in contact via phone before and after the escape with escapee Jermaine Donald (who remains at large). Furthermore, investigators determined that after the escape Weeden provided cash to Donald via a cell phone app. As a result of the investigation, Weeden was located in Slidell and placed under arrest. She was charged with one felony count of LRS 14:25 - Accessories after the fact and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center.

According to Louisiana law, those convicted of accessory after the fact shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than five years, or both. Law enforcement personnel from multiple local, state, and federal agencies will continue to pursue every lead until the remaining fugitives are located. Those who choose to assist or conceal these individuals are violating the law and will be held accountable. 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
• Crimestoppers 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:
Lt. Jared L. Sandifer
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (225) 925-6202
[email protected]