UPDATE: Two of the suspects have been caught, hiding in a dumpster.
"Sheriff Edwards reports Johnson and Guidry have both been taken into custody. Deputies located them hiding in a dumpster behind the Dollar General Store on Pumpkin Center Road and Old Baton Rouge Highway. Hookfin and Cyprian are still at large."
Original story...
Cops are looking for four escapees from the Tangipahoa Parish jail after they slipped out of a fence at the facility.
"The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriffs Office is currently seeking the whereabouts of four escaped inmates," TPSO posted.
Sheriff Daniel Edwards says the four inmates were able to escape the perimeter fence during their recreation time in the yard.
"Upon inspection of the perimeter fence, a section of the fence was found to be vulnerable and easily maneuvered in such a way that a small statured body could slide through."
The four subjects at large are:
-Omarion Hookfin 19 years old b/m of Hammond
-Avery Guidry - 19 years old b/m of Natalbany
-Jamarcus Cyprian - 20 years old b/m of Amite
-Travon Johnson - 21 years old b/m of Natalbany
"Johnson, Hookfin and Guidry were in jail following their arrest for a 2022 homicide in Hammond, whereas Cyprian was serving time for armed robbery and weapon charges."
Edwards asks anyone with information about the four subjects whereabouts to contact 911.
"If you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s anonymous tip line at 1.800.554.5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip! You may be eligible for a cash reward."
