Tangipahoa escapee turns himself in

Sedrick Smith, 33, who escaped from custody on July 22 while being transported to the Catahoula Parish Jail, turned himself in to U.S. Marshals early Sunday.

Sedrick Smith

Smith, of Greensburg, was in jail on armed robbery charges and surrendered to Marshalls in Livingston Parish and was booked into the Livingston Parish Jail on fugitive charges from Tangipahoa Parish.

Smith somehow broke free of his shackles, assaulted the transport deputy, broke the rear window of the transport vehicle and escaped on foot. An intense manhunt ensued for about 30 hours before Tangipahoa Parish officials called in off, speculating that Smith had headed west towards Baton Rouge.

In addition to his charges of armed robbery, Smith now faces charges of aggravated escape and second-degree battery on a police officer.

Jail escapee still loose, considered dangerous

Sedrick Smith

At noon today, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office (TPSO) says it is still looking for Department of Corrections escapee Sedrick Smith.

Smith, 33, was arrested for armed robbery.

TPSO said Smith escaped while being transported from St. Helena Parish to Catahoula Parish Prison in Harrisonburg.

Officials said the transporting officer was driving on I-55 near the Hammond exit when Smith assaulted him and managed to escape. Officials initially began their search in the Club Deluxe Road area in Hammond but since have expanded the area and are following all leads.

TPSO officials said they aren't sure how Smith got loose.

Smith is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 175 pounds. If you see Smith or if you have any information, call 911 or (985) 345-6150.