Jada Landry Back In Custody After Viral Escape Case

According to the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office, escaped inmate Jada Landry was taken back into custody on Friday (March 20) around 9:00 a.m.

Authorities say the arrest was made possible through a coordinated effort involving the United States Marshals Serviceand the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office.

Officials have not yet released details about where Landry was located, but confirmed she is now being held at the Iberia Parish Jail.

Charges Filed Following Capture

Following her capture, Landry has been booked on several charges, including aggravated escape, resisting an officer with force or violence, aggravated assault, and theft under $1,000.

These charges stem from her time as a fugitive after escaping custody, though authorities have not provided additional details about the circumstances surrounding her escape or actions while on the run.

Case Gained Attention Online

Landry’s case drew widespread attention after she previously went viral for commenting on a Facebook post about her own escape, a moment that grabbed attention far beyond Acadiana.

Sheriff Thanks Assisting Agencies

Sheriff Tommy Romero praised the efforts of all agencies involved, thanking deputies and officers who worked to locate and apprehend Landry.

He specifically recognized the assistance of federal and regional partners who helped bring the search to a close.

Landry now faces the legal process as she remains in custody.