James Mardis

James Mardis is the Chief of the Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana. He gained media attention following the recent escape of inmate Antoine Massey from the Orleans Justice Center, as Mardis recounted Massey's previous escape in 2019 and expressed concern over the repeat of such incidents. His insights highlight ongoing issues within correctional facilities and the challenges law enforcement faces in managing inmates with a history of escape attempts.