Escaped inmate recaptured after fleeing transport vehicle

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- An escaped inmate has been placed back into custody after fleeing from a transport vehicle, Opelousas Police Department said. According to police, they received a tip around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday involving an inmate who had escaped from a transport vehicle near the intersection of La. 190 and Wallior Street in Opelousas. [...]