One of five remaining fugitives on the run after escaping from a New Orleans jail has been captured, authorities said Monday.

Lenton Vanburen was arrested in Baton Rouge and was back in custody, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill posted on X.&nbsp;

"Vanburen was originally incarcerated on charges of parole violation, possession of firearm by felon, and illegal carrying of a weapon," Murrill wrote.&nbsp;

<div class="m"><picture> <img src="https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2025/05/1200/675/vanburen-lenton-j-jr.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1" alt="Lenton Vanburen " width="100%" height="auto"></picture></div> <div class="info"><div class="caption"><p><span>One of the remaining five New Orleans jailbreak escapees, Lenton Vanburen, was arrested Monday by authorities.&nbsp;</span> <span>(Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office)</span></p></div></div>

He will face additional charges related to his escape. Vanburen was one of 10 inmates to make the brazen May 16 escape from their Orleans Parish jail.&nbsp;

<i>This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.&nbsp;</i>

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Lenton Vanburen, one of five fugitives from a New Orleans jail escape, was recaptured in Baton Rouge. He faces new charges alongside his original offenses.{ai:summary}<p>Lenton Vanburen, one of five remaining fugitives from a New Orleans jail escape, has been captured in Baton Rouge. He was originally jailed for parole violation and firearm-related charges and will face additional charges for his escape.</p><p>This incident is part of a larger jailbreak that occurred on May 16, involving 10 inmates. The situation is ongoing, and updates are expected. #crime</p>

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