Arkansas officials release new photo of escaped 'Devil in the Ozarks' on run for weeks

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

The Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) recently shared a new photo of Grant Hardin, a former police chief who became a prisoner and escaped from detention on May 25. Currently, a large-scale manhunt is underway in the Ozarks region to locate him.

Grant Hardin, aged 56, who used to be the Chief of the Gateway Police Department, ran away from the North Central Unit, a medium-security prison located in Calico Rock, on a Sunday afternoon in May. Hardin, also known as the “Devil in the Ozarks,” was serving a lengthy sentence for charges of murder and rape.

According to the ADC, the search for Grant Hardin is still ongoing, with a primary focus on the north central Arkansas area. Teams are diligently following leads and tips provided by the public to track down Hardin, who has now been on the run for over a week since escaping from the North Central Unit. ADC released an updated photo of Hardin, showing him with facial hair, to depict his current possible appearance.

The FBI and U.S. Marshals are offering a combined $25,000 for any information leading to Hardin’s capture. They are asking anyone with information to call 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.

Hardin ended up pleading guilty in that case in 2019, according to KNWA.

The former police chief’s escape came two days after 10 prisoners escaped a correctional facility in New Orleans, eight of whom have since been recaptured while two remain at large.

Hardin is described as a 6-foot White male, weighing approximately 259 pounds. 

Fox News’ Stepheny Price and Louis Casiano contributed to this report.

You May Also Like
SEPTA bus fire: Blaze that damaged 40 decommissioned buses at Philadelphia storage yard now under control

“Philadelphia storage yard fire damages 40 decommissioned SEPTA buses, now contained”

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A fire damaged 40 decommissioned SEPTA buses, including 15…
Hamas working to 'sabotage' Trump-backed aid group with 'fake news': Israeli official

Israeli official accuses Hamas of undermining Trump-endorsed humanitarian organization with misinformation

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation…
Burchett Drops Good News on DOGE Bills, EOs; Decimates Guy Who Asks 'Gotcha' Medicaid Question

Burchett Shares Positive Updates on DOGE Legislation and Executive Orders; Shuts Down Person inquiring About Medicaid in Dramatic Fashion

I admire Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) for making it a priority to…
Israel recovers bodies of 2 hostages from Gaza Strip: ‘May their memory be blessed’

Israel Retrieves the Bodies of Two Hostages from Gaza Strip: Honoring Their Memory

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Israel successfully recovered the…
Wednesday Morning Minute: What a Difference a President Makes

Biden Makes Mistakes While Trump Succeeds: Contrasting Steel Deals Show the Contrast

When future economic historians examine the fates of U.S. Steel and America’s…
Wanted Washington dad's young daughters were found dead with bags on heads, wrists bound: docs

Documents reveal that bags were found over the heads and wrists bound of the deceased young daughters of a Washington father.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Authorities have been pursuing…
FBI thwarts teen's alleged 'serious' mall attack plot involving explosives, gunfire

FBI prevents alleged mall attack plan by teenager involving explosives and gunfire

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The FBI and law…
French report identifies Muslim Brotherhood threat as Ted Cruz seeks US terror designation for group

Identifying the Threat of Muslim Brotherhood in France: Ted Cruz Pushes for US Terror Designation

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Emmanuel Macron, the French…
Germany's Merz to 'adapt' to Trump during high-stakes meeting on tariffs, defense

Navigating Implications: Merz’s Approach to Trump in Crucial Discussion on Trade and Defense

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz,…
Former University of St. Francis basketball player Landus Anderson fulfills dreams as NBA lawyer for Portland Trail Blazers

Landus Anderson, a former basketball player at the University of St. Francis, achieves his aspirations as an attorney for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA.

A former basketball player from the University of St. Francis in Joliet,…
Luigi Mangione evidence bombshell as his intimate diary entries are revealed

Luigi Mangione’s shocking discovery as his personal journal entries are exposed

The bombshell diary entries of Luigi Mangione have been made public, revealing…
Putin's revenge: Six dead, including a baby, as Russian drones pound Ukraine hours after Vladimir told Trump he would make Zelensky pay for Operation Spiderweb humiliation

Putin seeks retaliation: Russian drones attack Ukraine, resulting in six fatalities, including an infant, shortly after Putin warned Trump that Zelensky would face consequences for Operation Spiderweb embarrassment.

Russia caused the death of multiple family members, spanning three generations, which…