On May 22, 2025, the NOPD arrested Casey Smith (black female) for allegedly assisting two of the 10 inmates who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center on May 16, 2025.
Through investigation, members of the NOPD’s Special Operations Division Tactical II team obtained information linking Smith to allegedly aiding at least two of the reported escapees as they were transported to multiple locations in the hours following their escape.
On May 22, officers located Smith at a residence in the Third District.
Upon further questioning, Smith admitted to her role in aiding the escapees’ transport along with Cortnie Harris (black female), who was arrested on May 21 for her alleged role in the incident.
Smith was arrested and booked for accessory after the fact to simple escape.
