All Eight Inmates Captured After Louisiana Jail Escape

Authorities say all escapees from River Bend Detention Center are back in custody after intense multi-agency manhunt.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 2:15pm

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Louisiana State Police confirm that all eight inmates who escaped from the River Bend Detention Center in Lake Providence are now back in custody, bringing an intense multi-agency manhunt to an end. The escape happened during the early morning hours of January 30, prompting a large-scale response across northeast Louisiana and neighboring areas.

Why it matters

The escape of eight inmates, some facing serious charges including homicide, raised public safety concerns across the region. The coordinated effort to locate and apprehend the fugitives involved numerous law enforcement agencies working together.

The details

Initially, the East Carroll Parish Sheriff's Office reported six inmates had escaped, but authorities later confirmed that eight inmates had gotten out of the facility. The Louisiana State Police took the lead role in locating and apprehending the fugitives. The final captures were made just after midnight, with Krisean Salinas, Destin Brogan, and Kopelon Vicknair taken into custody in the last round of arrests. Authorities said several of the inmates were facing serious charges, including homicide cases tied to East Baton Rouge Parish.

  • The escape happened during the early morning hours of January 30, 2026.
  • The final captures were made just after midnight on January 31, 2026.

The players

Louisiana State Police

The state law enforcement agency that took the lead role in locating and apprehending the escaped inmates.

East Carroll Parish Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that initially reported the escape of six inmates from the River Bend Detention Center.

Destin Brogan

One of the escaped inmates who was awaiting trial in a separate murder case.

Hugo Molina

One of the escaped inmates who was awaiting trial in a separate murder case.

Trenton Taplin

One of the escaped inmates who was awaiting trial in a separate murder case.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The investigation into how the escape occurred remains active, with the East Carroll Parish Sheriff's Office continuing to lead the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the jailbreak.

The takeaway

The successful capture of all eight escaped inmates, some facing serious charges, demonstrates the coordinated efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies working together to ensure public safety in the region.