NOLA Jail Escapee Has Been Caught
Kaelyn Bowman
Oct 16, 2025

After a long exhausting five month chase, the last escaped inmate, Derrick Groves, has finally been captured in Atlanta Georgia.
After a long exhausting five month chase, the last escaped inmate, Derrick Groves, has finally been captured in Atlanta Georgia. Derrick Groves arrest marks the end of a major manhunt that began after several inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish jail earlier this year. But the question still remains earlier this year. But the question still remains - how exactly did he get caught, and why did he run in the first place?
According to Fox 8 Live, new details have surfaced about the arrest of Derrick Groves. Authorities confirmed that groves had een on the run since the mass escape that left the city on edge. Over the months, police caught the other escapees one by one, but Groves managed to avoid capture until last week. His story spread widely across Louisiana, especially after reports suggested that he might have fled the state.
A report from NOLA.com revealed that Groves’ capture rough relief to both local law enforcement and citizens who been following the story closely. He was reportedly the last ten inmates who managed to escape, making him the focus of the longest inmate searches in recent city history. Investigators believe Groves traveled to Atlanta to hide out, but he couldn't stay under the radar forever.
To get community opinions on the case, I spoke with several people close to me, including my mother, a friend, cousin, and aunt, about how they felt after hearing about his capture.
When asked how they felt, most said they were relieved to know that no one else from the escape was still on the run. Some admitted they had doubts that Groves would ever be caught, while others believed it was only a matter of time. A few even questioned whether his reasons for escaping, rumored to be connected to avenging his grandmother, were enough to justify his actions.
Questions also remain about how he managed to evade police for so long and whether he could attempt another escape in the future. My interviewees agreed that while Groves’ capture ended the immediate danger, it also raised concerns about jail security and how such a large-scale escape could happen in the first place.
In conclusion, Derrick Groves’ arrest brought closure to a tense situation that had stretched across months and multiple states. His charges have not yet been publicly released, but one thing is certain, he will not be seeing freedom anytime soon. This case serves as a reminder of how far authorities will go to ensure public safety and that even after months on the run, justice can still catch up.



