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Louisiana authorities seeking assistance locating escaped inmate from Riverbend Detention Center

WGNO 26 New Orleans

Aug 5, 2026

The Madison Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for assistance in locating an escaped inmate from Riverbend Detention Center who escaped during the early morning hours of Aug. 4, 20…

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