Crime
New Orleans jail escapee Antoine Massey celebrated his 33rd birthday yesterday while still on the run
NEW ORLEANS, LA — One month after orchestrating a daring escape from the Orleans Parish jail, Antoine Massey marked his 33rd birthday on June 15, 2025 — still on the run and defying an intense, multi-agency manhunt.
Massey, who escaped custody on May 16 along with nine other inmates, exploited a security lapse involving a malfunctioning cell door.
According to investigators, the group removed a toilet fixture to gain access behind the walls, eventually climbing over barbed wire fencing to flee the facility. While most escapees were recaptured quickly, Massey and one other individual, identified as Derrick Groves, remain at large as of June 17.
Authorities describe Massey as a seasoned escape artist with a long criminal history, including convictions for armed robbery, aggravated flight from law enforcement, and illegal possession of a firearm.
He now faces additional charges, including kidnapping and rape. Since 2007, Massey has reportedly escaped or evaded custody at least four times, solidifying his reputation as a persistent flight risk.
In a modern twist, Massey is believed to be maintaining an active presence on social media. Instagram posts believed to be authored by him have surfaced in recent weeks, in which he proclaims his innocence and appeals publicly to celebrities such as Lil Wayne and former President Donald Trump for assistance.
These digital breadcrumbs have led to law enforcement raids on suspected hiding places, but Massey continues to elude capture.
Federal, state, and local agencies — including the FBI, U.S. Marshals, and Louisiana State Police — remain engaged in the manhunt. A $50,000 reward has been offered for information leading to his arrest. Several individuals accused of aiding Massey have already been taken into custody.
Massey’s family has publicly urged him to surrender. His grandfather, Lee Taylor, issued an emotional plea, asking Massey to turn himself in for the sake of his children and his own safety. “You’re not invincible,” Taylor said. “We want you alive, not remembered.”
Despite distinctive chess piece tattoos on his face that make him easy to identify, Massey has managed to evade law enforcement longer than in any of his prior escapes.
As he enters his 33rd year, Antoine Massey’s continued freedom underscores both the audacity of his escape and the growing urgency of the search. Authorities stress that time is of the essence — and the net is tightening.
Crime
Former Texas Worship Minister and Christian Musician Jon Sheptock Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A married Christian musician and former worship minister who once performed at a rally for former President Donald Trump has been arrested on multiple child sexual abuse material (CSAM) charges, authorities confirmed.
According to officials, Jon Sheptock, a former minister at First Montgomery Baptist Church, was taken into custody on September 26 by detectives from the Montgomery County Constable’s Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Unit.
He faces charges of possession and production of child pornography following a detailed investigation into allegations of long-term misconduct.
The arrest was based on testimony from a woman who alleged that Sheptock stole a photograph of her approximately nine years ago, when she was 17 years old.
The victim told investigators that after sending her the image, Sheptock demanded explicit photographs and later sent her a video depicting a violent assault, warning that he “did not want that to happen to her.”
Court records further indicate that Sheptock showed the victim nude images of both adults and minors on his computer.
Investigators allege that the misconduct continued as recently as October 2023, when Sheptock reportedly sent a text message to the victim containing a nude image of young girls.
Before his arrest, Sheptock was widely known as a Christian recording artist and motivational speaker.
His now-deleted website biography stated that he was born without arms and with one leg shorter than the other, yet went on to describe himself as a “thriving Christian recording artist and speaker.” He has been married for 26 years and is the father of three daughters.
In a public statement, First Montgomery Baptist Church confirmed that Sheptock was immediately removed from all ministry responsibilities following his arrest.
The church emphasized that Sheptock did not hold any position involving direct contact with children, and there is no indication that minors associated with the church were involved or affected.
Sheptock gained wider public attention in January 2022, when he performed the national anthem at a rally for then-President Donald Trump, according to The Independent.
If convicted, Sheptock faces a potential prison sentence ranging from two to twenty years.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are encouraging anyone with additional information to contact the Montgomery County Constable’s Office Human Traffic.