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3 days ago
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'Devil in the Ozarks': FBI offers $20K reward for capture of former Arkansas police chief on the run
Print Close By Audrey Conklin Published May 30, 2025 The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the re-capture of a former Arkansas police chief serving time for murder and rape — dubbed "the Devil in the Ozarks" — who escaped on the afternoon of May 25. Former Gateway Police Department Chief Grant Hardin, 56, escaped from the North Central Unit, a medium-security prison, that Sunday afternoon in Calico Rock , according to the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC). The FBI said Hardin has ties to Garfield, Eureka Springs, Holiday Island and Huntsville. "The FBI's Little Rock Field Office is assisting the U.S. Marshal Service, the Arkansas Department of Corrections, and the Arkansas State Police with the search for and apprehension of Grant Matthew Hardin," reads an FBI wanted poster. TEXAS ESCAPED INMATE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS AFTER PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL BREAK Former FBI agent Rob D'Amico told "Fox & Friends" Friday morning that Hardin's past as a police chief may give him a unique advantage on the run. "I think it makes it a lot more challenging. He knows how they do it. He knows what they look for, he knows how they follow leads. He knows how they do surveillance," D'Amico said. 'DEVIL IN THE OZARKS' WHO ESCAPED PRISON LIKELY STILL IN ARKANSAS AREA: OFFICIALS The former FBI agent noted that there are likely many unmanned, unlocked cabins and sheds in wooded areas around Stone County, which is located East of the Ozark Mountains. ADC Communications Director Rand Champion said during a Wednesday news conference that authorities are fairly confident in the route they believe Hardin took when he escaped prison and his current location in the region. MANHUNT UNDERWAY AFTER DISGRACED FORMER POLICE CHIEF CONVICTED OF MURDER, RAPE ESCAPES ARKANSAS PRISON "Based on the information that we have and the experience of our teams, they feel fairly confident that he is still fairly close to this region," Champion said, noting that "all it takes is one vehicle" for Hardin to use to travel elsewhere, though officials have established a perimeter around the area of Stone County. "As of this time, they are still very confident that he is in the area," Champion said. MASSIVE JAIL BREAK IN NEW ORLEANS 'IMPOSSIBLE' WITHOUT STAFF INVOLVEMENT, SAYS EX-FBI FUGITIVE HUNTER Champion said the public should assume Hardin is "a very dangerous individual," and there is a risk he may commit more crimes while he is on the run. It took less than 30 minutes for prison officials to notice that Hardin had disappeared from prison. Photos that the Stone County Sheriff's Office posted to social media show Hardin wearing an ADC-style uniform during his escape through a sally port, though Champion said the uniform he was wearing was not an official uniform. LOUISIANA AG CONFIDENT REMAINING JAILBREAK FUGITIVES WILL BE CAPTURED AFTER OFFICIALS MAKE 14TH ARREST Hardin was sentenced to 30 years for murder plus additional time for rape. He pleaded guilty to the 2017 murder of James Appleton, 59, a city water employee who was found shot in the face inside his work truck, KNWA reported. While Hardin was being booked into the state prison around that time, officials submitted his DNA sample into a database. His DNA ended up linking him to the rape cold case of a teacher in 1997, the outlet reported. Hardin ended up pleading guilty in that case in 2019, according to KNWA. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP 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 re-captured while two remain at large. Hardin is described as a 6 ft. white male, weighing approximately 259 pounds. The FBI is asking tipsters to call 1-800-CALL-FBI with any information concerning the escapee. Fox News' Stepheny Price and Louis Casiano contributed to this report. Print Close URL
Fox News
3 days ago
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'Devil in the Ozarks': FBI offers $10k reward for capture of former Arkansas police chief on the run
The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the re-capture of a former Arkansas police chief serving time for murder and rape — dubbed "the Devil in the Ozarks" — who escaped on the afternoon of May 25. Former Gateway Police Department Chief Grant Hardin, 56, escaped from the North Central Unit, a medium-security prison, that Sunday afternoon in Calico Rock, according to the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC). The FBI said Hardin has ties to Garfield, Eureka Springs, Holiday Island and Huntsville. "The FBI's Little Rock Field Office is assisting the U.S. Marshal Service, the Arkansas Department of Corrections, and the Arkansas State Police with the search for and apprehension of Grant Matthew Hardin," reads an FBI wanted poster. Former FBI agent Rob D'Amico told "Fox & Friends" Friday morning that Hardin's past as a police chief may give him a unique advantage on the run. "I think it makes it a lot more challenging. He knows how they do it. He knows what they look for, he knows how they follow leads. He knows how they do surveillance," D'Amico said. The former FBI agent noted that there are likely many unmanned, unlocked cabins and sheds in wooded areas around Stone County, which is located East of the Ozark Mountains. ADC Communications Director Rand Champion said during a Wednesday news conference that authorities are fairly confident in the route they believe Hardin took when he escaped prison and his current location in the region. "Based on the information that we have and the experience of our teams, they feel fairly confident that he is still fairly close to this region," Champion said, noting that "all it takes is one vehicle" for Hardin to use to travel elsewhere, though officials have established a perimeter around the area of Stone County. "As of this time, they are still very confident that he is in the area," Champion said. Champion said the public should assume Hardin is "a very dangerous individual," and there is a risk he may commit more crimes while he is on the run. It took less than 30 minutes for prison officials to notice that Hardin had disappeared from prison. Photos that the Stone County Sheriff's Office posted to social media show Hardin wearing an ADC-style uniform during his escape through a sally port, though Champion said the uniform he was wearing was not an official uniform. Hardin was sentenced to 30 years for murder plus additional time for rape. He pleaded guilty to the 2017 murder of James Appleton, 59, a city water employee who was found shot in the face inside his work truck, KNWA reported. While Hardin was being booked into the state prison around that time, officials submitted his DNA sample into a database. His DNA ended up linking him to the rape cold case of a teacher in 1997, the outlet reported. 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 re-captured while two remain at large. Hardin is described as a 6 ft. white male, weighing approximately 259 pounds. The FBI is asking tipsters to call 1-800-CALL-FBI with any information concerning the escapee.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Authorities charge 4 more people in last year's deadly Juneteenth shooting in Round Rock
The U.S. Marshal Service's Lone Star Fugitive Task Force has arrested four more suspects who were involved in the shooting that killed two women and injured 14 other people during Round Rock's annual Juneteenth celebration last year, police said Monday. Terrell Hatch, 18, of Pflugerville; Payton Green, 20, of Pflugerville; Terren Jackson, 18, of Manor; and 17-year-old Amarjai Terry of Manor were being held in the Williamson County Jail on Monday, Round Rock police said in a social media post. They are all charged with engaging in organized criminal activity with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, a first-degree felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison, police said. Three other people previously charged in the shooting include 19-year-old Keshawn Dixon, who was charged with deadly conduct, and 17-year-old Ricky Thompson, who was charged with aggravated assault. A juvenile also was previously charged. More: Police: Deadly Round Rock Juneteenth shooting was dispute between rival rap groups Police have said the shooting on June 15 was the result of an altercation between two rival rap groups. Lyndsey Vicknair, 33, of Manor, and Ara Duke, 54, of Pflugerville, died at the scene at Old Settlers Park after the shooting. Vicknair and Duke had been attending the celebration and were not associated with the altercation that preceded the shooting, police have said. More: 17-year-old arrested in fatal shooting at Round Rock Juneteenth festival, police say "The Round Rock Police Department remains committed to bringing justice to the victims and their families," said the social media post. "We thank the Williamson County District Attorney's Office and the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force for their continued support and partnership in this investigation." This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Police charge 4 more people in fatal Round Rock Juneteenth shooting
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Yahoo
Montgomery Co. sheriff, US Marshal need your help to find wanted fugitives
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Marshal Service are asking for your help in locating two fugitives. They believe both pose a threat to the overall well-being of our community. Thompson is wanted by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office for trafficking amphetamine. Age: 40 Height: 6' Slaughter is wanted by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office for failure to appear on original charges of Felony Abduction and Felonious Assault. Age: 27 Height: 5'11' Michael Black, U.S. Marshal Southern District of Ohio, said the work his teams do isn't possible without the support of the community. At least two of the fugitives featured in on '2 on 2' have been captured recently thanks to tips from viewers. 'That's exactly what we want,' he said. 'The community has so many eyes out there. When we get these pictures out there, you know, just give us a tip. Tell us where you see them and give us a starting point to locate. 'Our mission continues to be to try and remove as many violent criminals from our from our communities as possible.' 'The first thing we want to do is, you know, get all their information, whatever they see a license plate, any description they have of one of our fugitives, but we don't want them to engage,' said Michael Black, U.S. Marshal Southern District of Ohio. Black said if you see either of these people, don't approach them as they could be armed and dangerous. Instead, you can submit a tip to the U.S. Marshal Service — call the tip line at 614-469-5540, visit the website, or the USMS Tips app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
Public asked to help find suspects wanted in Christmas Eve shooting
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Marshal Service are asking for your help in locating two fugitives, both wanted in connection to a shooting on Christmas Eve. They say a tip from the public could make all the difference in bringing justice. It started off a quiet Christmas Eve morning until gunfire rang out in a local neighborhood. Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies were called to the area of Fortman and Hacket Drive just after 5:45 a.m., where they found a man who'd been shot in what law enforcement believes was a targeted attack. Dayton Police, parole authority need your help to find wanted fugitives The investigation led authorities to these two individuals. Jaevon Wells and Tre'a Miller both now face a felonious assault charge. The two were identified more than a month ago but are still on the run. 'They've already showed that they have the ability and they're willing to commit a violent crime and they've used firearms to do that,' said Michael Black, U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Ohio. 'So, you know, we don't want anybody else getting hurt. Our goal is to apprehend these individuals, get them off the streets so they do not harm anybody else.' Black is hopeful that a tip from the community can help bring them to justice. 'As law enforcement, we only have so many officers,' he said. 'We have so many sets of eyes, and any assistance we can get from the public is invaluable.' Black says he's very grateful for the role the public has played and will continue to play. At least two of the fugitives featured on '2 on 2' have been captured recently, thanks to tips from 2 NEWS viewers. Black said if you see either of these people, don't approach them as they could be armed and dangerous. Instead, you can submit a tip to the U.S. Marshal Service — call the tip line at 614-469-5540, visit the website, or the USMS Tips app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
