New Orleans jail employee arrested in connection with jailbreak

The big picture: Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson confirmed the arrest Tuesday during the City Council's criminal justice committee.

• She acknowledged to the council that there were "procedural failures" during and after the jailbreak, along with "intentional wrongdoings" from employees.
• She previously said her agency was investigating if the jailbreak was an inside job.
• "Several" employees have been suspended without pay and more disciplinary actions are under review, she said Tuesday.

Zoom in: Sterling Williams is a maintenance employee at the Orleans Justice Center, according to a spokesman for Murrill's office.

• He faces charges of principle to simple escape and malfeasance in office, the attorney general's office says.
• His bond was set at $1.1 million Tuesday afternoon during his appearance in Orleans Parish Magistrate Court, Fox 8 said.

What happened: He told investigators he shut off water to a cell so inmates could disconnect the pipes behind the toilet, according to WWL's reporting on court documents.

• The inmates then sawed through the bars to remove the toilet and then escape, WWL said.
• Williams told investigators that one of the escaped inmates threatened to "shank him" if he refused to help, WWL said.

What we're watching: The manhunt is still ongoing, with more than 200 officers involved.

• Authorities are offering a $20,000 reward per apprehended inmate.
• Multiple investigations are also expected into how the jailbreak happened.

Chelsea Brasted contributed to this story.