Three Inmates Escape Parish Jail

Press Release: December 3, 2025
THREE INMATES ESCAPE PARISH JAIL

ESCAPED:
Keith Eli, 24 years old
710 East Jefferson Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
CHARGE:
Attempted 2 nd Degree Murder

ESCAPED:
Johnathan Jevon Joseph, 24 years old
204 Elementary Lane
Opelousas, LA 70570
CHARGES:
Principal to First Degree Rape
PWITD Marijuana
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Possession of a Firearm w/CDS
Possession of a Firearm with Obliterated Serial
Number

Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reports, “It was learned this morning that two inmates escaped from
the St. Landry Parish Jail. The inmates discovered a degrading part of an upper wall area and
over time, removed the mortar allowing them to remove concrete blocks and provide their exit.”
Sheriff Guidroz continues, “The inmates used sheets and other items to scale the outer wall,
drop onto the 1 st Floor roof and lower themselves to the ground. An internal investigation has
been initiated, the Jail Supervisory Staff will be providing a comprehensive report and both will
be forwarded to my office for appropriate action.” Sheriff Guidroz advises, “Both of these
individuals are in custody relative to charges of a violent nature. The public should not
approach them, but should immediately notify local authorities, the Sheriff’s Office and 911.”
The third missing inmate was recently discovered, as he is also charged with numerous felony
offenses and was involved in a recent SWAT standoff, we ask the public to be cautious, not
approach and notify authorities immediately.
Anyone with additional information about this crime is encouraged to call the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office
at 337-948-6516.
You may also call Crime Stoppers at 337-948-TIPS, download the P3 app on your mobile device or simply dial
**TIPS on your mobile phone to tip. All calls are anonymous and you can earn a cash reward for information
leading to an arrest.

This is Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz. All persons are presumed innocent
until proven guilty in a court of law.