Bad Optics: New Orleans Police Officer Causes a Spectacle During Presser for Escaped Inmates

Warren Squire | 8:30 PM on May 16, 2025

Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail early Friday morning. They did it by breaching a wall behind a toilet. So far, one escapee has been caught. You would think the toilet part of the story would be its most bizarre element. Well, it was before a press conference. You'll soon see why everyone is talking about the officer who led the presser.

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JUST IN: New Orleans Cpt. Stephanie Minto-Gibson wears bizarre glasses to a press conference to give an update on the 10 inmates who escaped jail.
Only one of the inmates has been caught as of this time after the group escaped by removing a toilet from the wall.
What a clown show.

Here’s the presser. See if anything sticks out to you. (WATCH)

JUST IN: New Orleans Cpt. Stephanie Minto-Gibson wears bizarre glasses to a press conference to give an update on the 10 inmates who escaped jail.

Only one of the inmates has been caught as of this time after the group escaped by removing a toilet from the wall.

What a… pic.twitter.com/CQcOOMyUwN
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 16, 2025

One of the reasons I moved away was because New Orleans was circling the toilet bowl under Latoya Cantrell. It's gone woke. I been gone for over about 4 years now.
— Gina Beana Fofina (@Ginasassyass) May 16, 2025

Toilet jailbreak, fugitive chaos, and the captain shows up dressed for Burning Man. New Orleans is being run like a sitcom written by methheads.
— Tiago (@thenamestiago) May 16, 2025

It’s really hard to take her seriously since she looks like a praying mantis.

Commenters are wondering what’s up with her crazy eyewear.

New Orleans PD obviously isn’t taking this seriously. It’s not safe there!
— Glenda (@Glendaragnarson) May 16, 2025

I will give her the benefit of doubt and hope those aren’t her regular glasses but the only ones she could find today😳🤨
— Jarrett 🇺🇸 (@whoismrzero) May 16, 2025