NEW IBERIA, La. (KPEL-FM) – An escapee out of New Iberia made the rounds on the internet not so much by what she did, but what she wrote on social media.
How the Escape Happened
First, the backstory. On Monday, January 12, 2026, the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office sent out a press release stating that Jada Landry, 27, fled custody while in court being sentenced for aggravated battery.
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According to IPSO, Landry exited the courthouse and fled the area in a vehicle. The vehicle was later located, however, deputies along with officers from the New Iberia Police Department are still actively searching the surrounding area for Landry.
What Authorities Are Asking the Public to Do
They are asking anyone with information on her whereabouts to not approach her. You can submit an anonymous tip through the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office app or contact the dispatch office immediately at (337) 369-3711.
The Facebook Comment That Got Attention
In the above Facebook post by the Sheriff’s Office is where things get interesting (and a bit comical). Landry apparently has little concern for getting caught because she had the boldness to actually comment on the post!
Here it is:
Public Reaction Online
Here’s where it gets even wilder. So many people are egging her on in the comments! Of course, many of those people don’t have “a dog in the hunt” and are just doing what people do on social media.
But, we won’t lie, some of those comments are funny. Here’s a sampling:…