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WWL-TV (Unofficial) @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social · 28m

“THAT WAS HIM”: Neighbors say they had noticed suspicious activity at the house for weeks. One woman told reporters that Groves stared at her through the blinds when she checked her mail. http://bit.ly/4707k6a

WWL-TV (Unofficial) @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social · 43m

ICE says it targets criminals—but data shows most immigrants detained in the New Orleans region have no criminal record, @RachelHandleyTV reports: https://bit.ly/47e42h0

WWL-TV (Unofficial) @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social · 1h

“The community stepped up…”

A Crimestoppers tip led to Derrick Groves’ arrest, and now someone is due the $50,000 reward, but two things have to happen before they can get paid, @megfarrisWWL reports. http://bit.ly/46GCMaS
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Community tips lead to arrest of fugitive Derrick Groves after months-long manhunt

Crimestoppers GNO credits hundreds of anonymous tips—especially on Groves—for helping law enforcement capture 6 of 10 escapees, with a $50,000 reward now set to be p

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WWL-TV (Unofficial) @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social · 1h

https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/crime/new-orleans-jail-escape/community-tips-lead-to-arrest-of-fugitive-derrick-groves-after-months-long-manhunt/289-351bcc86-1cf0-481b-b061-aaf035de2ae1?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

Community tips lead to arrest of fugitive Derrick Groves after months-long manhunt

Crimestoppers GNO credits hundreds of anonymous tips—especially on Groves—for helping law enforcement capture 6 of 10 escapees, with a $50,000 reward now set to be p

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WWL-TV (Unofficial) @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social · 2h

WWL’s @DMoutonWWL and @RLeCompteTV check in from the Saints’ practice facility in Metairie with a look ahead to this weekend’s matchup against the Patriots. http://wwltv.com/saints

WWL-TV (Unofficial) @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social · 2h

If you look up and notice a bluer-than-average sky during fall months, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. It’s simply science. https://www.wwltv.com/article/weather/science-behind-fall-deep-blue-skies/507-c6da3cdb-0331-4162-b6d3-9ff7ae48870d?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

Why does the sky look bluer in the fall?

If you look up and notice a bluer-than-average sky during fall months, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. It’s simply science.

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WWL-TV (Unofficial) @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social · 3h

"I will ensure that he is prosecuted to the full extent of the law," Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said. https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/crime/new-orleans-jail-escape/whats-next-for-derrick-groves-after-his-capture/289-06b560fa-f3a3-4bed-b67a-b0eeba9efaea?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

What’s next for Derrick Groves after his capture?

"I will ensure that he is prosecuted to the full extent of the law," Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said.

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WWL-TV (Unofficial) @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social · 4h

"I will ensure that he is prosecuted to the full extent of the law," Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said. https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/crime/new-orleans-jail-escape/whats-next-for-derrick-groves-after-his-capture/289-06b560fa-f3a3-4bed-b67a-b0eeba9efaea?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

What’s next for Derrick Groves after his capture?

"I will ensure that he is prosecuted to the full extent of the law," Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said.

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WWL-TV (Unofficial) @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social · 4h

Officials confirmed that the bodies of two children, just 4 and 7 years old, were recovered from the Brazos River in Johnson County. https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/2-children-dead-north-texas-waterway/287-b0e0eff9-71a5-482f-bd29-3dd0f7b138e8?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

Officials identify 2 boys whose bodies were recovered from North Texas waterway

Officials confirmed that the bodies of two children, just 4 and 7 years old, were recovered from the Brazos River in Johnson County.

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WWL-TV (Unofficial) @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social · 5h

#BREAKING: After nearly five months on the run, Derrick Groves has been captured. He blew kisses to the camera as he was placed into a patrol car. https://bit.ly/4mTO1l2

#DerrickGroves #New Orleans #Atlanta #jailbreak #captured

WWL-TV (Unofficial) @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social · 5h

Groves blew kisses to the camera as he was placed into a patrol car. https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/crime/new-orleans-jail-escape/video-derrick-groves-blows-kisses-as-hes-taken-into-custody/289-ad3e1112-33ea-446b-85f2-1d89d0ce636e?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

VIDEO: Derrick Groves blows kisses as he's taken into custody

Groves blew kisses to the camera as he was placed into a patrol car.

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WWL-TV (Unofficial) @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social · 6h

WATCH VIDEO: See the moment Derrick Groves was arrested in Atlanta. Read the full story: https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/crime/new-orleans-jail-escape/derrick-groves-in-possible-standoff-with-police-in-atlanta/289-5a0fc029-ea1b-44d0-9bb7-a57282e3feef

WWL-TV (Unofficial) @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social · 6h

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WWL-TV (Unofficial) @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social · 6h

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WWL-TV (Unofficial) @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social · 6h

A Florida bill is threatening to withhold funding from a list of universities if they don't rename a road after Charlie Kirk: http://www.wwltv.com/article/news/nation-world/florida-bill-colleges-rename-roads-charlie-kirk/507-e4a132fd-e0ea-47fa-b57a-ebc6b4dd0cf9

(Photo: The Associated Press)

WWL-TV (Unofficial) @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social · 7h

Derrick Groves, the last fugitive from the Orleans Justice Center jailbreak, is now in custody after a standoff with Atlanta police.

LIVE UPDATES:https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/derrick-groves-in-possible-standoff-with-police-in-atlanta/289-5a0fc029-ea1b-44d0-9bb7-a57282e3feef