Derrick Groves, 28, was convicted of murder and was facing a possible life sentence before he and nine other inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail on May 16. Out of the escapees, Groves had the most violent criminal record, and authorities had offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to his apprehension.

For the second time this year, a clerical error at the county jail in Houston has led to the accidental release of an inmate facing felony charges, authorities said ...

The improvised weapons, known as "shanks," pose a significant threat and can cause serious harm. The discovery of these dangerous weapons underscores the importance of proactive searches and teamwork