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Louisiana deputies are searching for four inmates who escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail by slipping through a vulnerable section of the perimeter fence during recreation time. The escapees, identified as Omarion Hookfin, Avery Guidry, Jamarcus Cyprian, and Travon Johnson, were incarcerated for serious charges including homicide and armed robbery. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact 911 immediately.
Tangipahoa Parish deputies are searching for two escaped inmates, Omarion Hookfin and Jamarcus Cyprian, who are still at large after escaping from jail over the weekend. Two other inmates, Travon Johnson and Avery Guidry, were captured Monday morning hiding in a dumpster. The inmates exploited a compromised security system and low staffing to escape. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact 911 or Crime Stoppers.
Heavy rains in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana have caused flash flooding in areas including Hammond, Ponchatoula, and Natalbany. The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning and advised that between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have already fallen, with the potential for an additional 1 to 2 inches. The heaviest rainfall is impacting parts of the interstate system, specifically Interstate 55 and Interstate 12.