U.S. Border Patrol posts new photos of Hardin's arrest
Officials say Hardin stayed close to the prison, likely limited by high water around Moccasin Creek, which had previously hampered search efforts. He was captured just 1.5 miles from the facility on Friday, June 6 after dogs picked up his scent.
U.S. Border Control assisted in Hardin's capture and posted photos of his arrest on Facebook.
Officials with the Arkansas Department of Corrections have confirmed that Hardin will be transported to Varner Supermax Unit in Gould, the state's most secure prison.
After his arrest, Hardin was briefly returned to the North Central Unit for identification and medical checks before being transferred to the higher-security facility, where he arrived the evening of June 7.
Hardin will be interviewed in the coming days, according to Arkansas Department of Corrections spokesperson Rand Champion. Authorities say further updates will be shared if new details emerge.
HISTORY: Grant Hardin's 12-day escape joins the state's most infamous escapes
'Arkansans can breathe a sigh of relief because violent criminal Grant Hardin is now in custody,' Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement via X. 'I am grateful for local, state and federal law enforcement and give special thanks to the Trump admin and [Secretary Kristi Noem], for sending Border Patrol who helped track and apprehend Hardin.'
Hardin, a convicted murderer and rapist who once served as police chief in Gateway, gained the nickname 'Devil in the Ozarks' following a documentary detailing his crimes. He escaped North Central Unit in Calico Rock on May 25.
Since his escape, Hardin has been charged federally and in Izard County. A $25,000 reward was offered, but it is unclear if anyone will receive it.Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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