Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Escaped Ex-Police Chief on the Run in Arkansas, Manhunt Underway
A man named Grant Hardin, who used to be a police chief and is known as the "Devil in the Ozarks", escaped from prison.
He's considered very dangerous because he knows how police work.
Police are looking for him with drones, dogs, and special cameras.
The FBI is offering money for anyone who helps catch him.
They think he might still be hiding nearby.
Authorities are warning people to be careful because he might commit more crimes.
This escape happened shortly after another prison break, which has made everyone more worried about prison safety.
Former police chief Grant Hardin escaped from a medium-security prison in Arkansas.
Hardin, known as "Devil in the Ozarks", is considered armed and dangerous.
A massive manhunt involving drones, K-9 units, and thermal imaging is underway.
The FBI has offered a $20,000 reward for information leading to Hardin's capture.
Authorities believe Hardin may still be in the area and warn the public of potential danger.
- Who
- Grant Hardin, a convicted murderer and former police chief.
- What
- Former Arkansas police chief Grant Hardin, known as "Devil in the Ozarks," escaped from prison.
- When
- Sunday, the ex-police chief escaped prison.
- Where
- North Central Unit in Calico Rock, Arkansas.
- Why
- Details on how he escaped have not been released.
- Escapee
- Grant Hardin
- Previous Role
- Former Police Chief
- Prison Location
- North Central Unit, Calico Rock, Arkansas
- Reward
- $20,000 (FBI)
- Height
- 6 feet
- Weight
- Approximately 259 pounds