Nationwide — Connie Weeden, a 59-year-old grandmother from Slidell, Louisiana, was arrested for allegedly serving to her grandson, Jermaine Donald, after he escaped from the Orleans Justice Heart. Authorities say she despatched him cash via a cellular fee app earlier than his arrest in Texas. State police arrested Weeden in Slidell and booked her into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Heart. She was charged as an adjunct after the very fact and later posted bond, in response to WDSU.
Donald was considered one of ten inmates who escaped from the New Orleans jail by chopping via a cell wall. He was later caught in Texas on Might sixth together with fellow escapees Lenton Vanburen Jr. and Leo Tate. Police mentioned a high-speed chase led to their arrest.
Earlier than escaping, Donald was going through fees for second-degree homicide and unlawful possession of a firearm. After his seize, he was additionally charged with escape and resisting arrest. Tate now faces escape fees as properly, along with his authentic obstruction of justice case.
In the meantime, eight of the ten escapees have reportedly been recaptured. Thus far, 13 individuals have been charged for serving to the fugitives, each from inside the ability and outdoors.
