Inmate Leaves St. Landry Parish Jail Using Another Inmate's Identity

An inmate at the St. Landry Parish jail is on the loose after he reportedly walked out of the lockup Monday night under another inmate's name.

Officials say a bond had been set for one inmate, but Demarcus Jamal Johnson took his place and was released instead.

Investigators say Johnson faked flu symptoms and wore a medical mask so as not to be recognized.

Johnson was being held on a charge of domestic violence. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.