'Defective locks' blamed as 10 inmates escape New Orleans jail, manhunt underway Months before 10 inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish Jail, our cameras were inside — documenting the very door issues Sheriff Hutson says helped them get out. While a millage recently passed to help cover costs, District Attorney Jason Williams said the situation isn't a facility issue but rather leadership. More in bio. #WWLTV #OrleansParishJail #OPSO #JailEscape