Escaped Again! Louisiana Inmate Breaks Out Twice in One Year—Here’s How

Tangipahoa Parish LA In a startling repeat of a previous happening -year-old inmate Tra Von Johnson managed to escape from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail for the second time within a year The escape occurred on Thursday evening prompting a swift response from law enforcement Escaped Again Louisiana Inmate Breaks Out Twice in One Year Here s How According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff s Office Johnson was assisted by another inmate Trevon Wallace who helped lift him over the jail s perimeter fence around p m The escape went unnoticed until a concerned citizen inquired about Johnson s custody status later that evening leading to a headcount and review of surveillance footage Johnson was recaptured on Friday night and returned to custody Sheriff Gerald Sticker revealed that the escape was facilitated by a lapse in precaution protocols Inmates had flooded a dorm shower and as deputies were addressing the situation a back door to the jail yard was inadvertently left open This oversight allowed Johnson and Wallace to access the yard where Johnson scaled the fence and escaped Wallace was unable to climb the fence and was apprehended right away This development mirrors a previous escape involving Johnson in May when he and three other inmates broke out of the same facility by exploiting a gap in a wall and scaling fences While Johnson was recaptured shortly after that escape another inmate remained at large for six months The Tangipahoa Parish Jail has faced criticism for its precaution measures with past reports highlighting issues such as manpower shortages inadequate staff training and insufficient supervision In response to the latest escape four jail employees have been placed on administrative leave pending an inquiry Johnson is awaiting trial for his alleged involvement in a home invasion that resulted in the death of a man and injury to a child Agents have assured the populace that measures are being taken to prevent future incidents and to ensure the safety of the population