After seven inmates escaped from the Women’s Jail Facility in Cottonport this morning, two remain on the run. Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tim Ryan said it appears they were able to defeat a locking mechanism on a fire escape door.
“We’re not exactly sure yet how they exactly did that, The investigation is still ongoing,” said Ryan.
Ryan said five of the seven escapees were quickly captured but two remain on the run.
23-year-old Autoria Lachney of Marksville, also known as Tori, is described as a black female, and 24-year-old Gerri Wooten of Jonesville is a white female.
Three of the inmates were captured in the Bunkie area by APSO deputies. Two others were located via an APSO investigation and with the assistance of the RLSS Chase Team. The escapees were reportedly given a ride to various locations in the Bunkie area and Ryan wouldn’t say if they believe it was a coordinated effort with individuals outside the facility.
“It’s an investigation that’s ongoing, so we haven’t made a bunch of determinations on that yet,” said Ryan.
If you have any information on the two women, you are asked to call law enforcement. Below are the five other inmates who are back in custody.
27-year-old Ka’Dasha Gallow of Churchpoint
29-year-old Loretta Moore of Slidell
33-year-old Lauren Ebert of Alexandria
55-year-old Angela N. Sullivan from Marksville
38-year-old Tonya Roy of Cottonport.
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