Parish President Jessie Bellard issued a press release Tuesday about a parish jail escapee, and "encouraged" the media to reach out to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz about what happened.

News 15 Investigates is looking into questions about what authorities in Opelousas described as a case of an "escaped inmate" considered "dangerous" to the community.

The Bardstown Police Department has captured an inmate that was reported missing over two weeks ago. On Friday, April 10, the Nelson County Sheriff's Office posted on social media asking the community to be on the lookout for Ja'wan McKnight,