The Trump administration is being credited by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) with serving to to seize escaped inmate Grant Hardin who was caught Friday afternoon after almost two weeks on the run lower than two miles from the place he escaped the North Central Unit positioned in Calico Rock.
Hardin, the previous Gateway, Arkansas police chief, had escaped from jail on Might 25 whereas serving a 50 and 30-year sentences for rape and first diploma homicide. In keeping with authorities, Hardin wore a home made police uniform to flee, wheeling provides although the yard to idiot guards.
The announcement of Hardin’s seize was made by the Izard County Sheriff’s Workplace on Facebook:
ESCAPEE CAPTURED
Escapee Grant Hardin was captured this afternoon roughly 1.5 miles west of the jail grounds by regulation enforcement officers.His id was confirmed by fingerprint evaluation previous to this announcement notifying the general public.
We sincerely recognize the continued assist of the group for all regulation enforcement and Division of Corrections personnel concerned on this operation.
KARK-TV reported on the Trump administration getting reward for serving to to seize Hardin (excerpt):
Arkansas Board of Corrections Chairman Benny Magness confirmed that Hardin was captured “a couple of mile” from the North Central Unit within the woods.
“I’m so pleased with our Division employees and all of the native, state, and federal regulation enforcement companies for being steadfast as they at all times are,” Magness stated. “I’m appreciative of them dedicating their time and sacrificing all they did to make sure Mr. Hardin was recaptured and the group might really feel secure.”
Magness stated that the specialised unit from the US Border Patrol Tactical Unit helped officers find Hardin.
“Because of the good work of native, state and federal regulation enforcement, Arkansans can breathe a sigh of reduction and I can affirm that violent legal Grant Hardin is again in custody,” Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders stated. “I’m grateful for all regulation enforcement who contributed to his seize and provides particular due to the Trump administration and Secretary Kristi Noem, who despatched a workforce from Border Patrol that was instrumental in monitoring and apprehending Hardin.”
NewsNation reporter Ali Bradley posted an announcement and pictures launched by the Arkansas Division of Corrections:
“Through Arkansas Dept. of Corrections: “Escaped inmate Grant Hardin has been recaptured and was taken into custody shortly after 3 p.m. on Friday, June 6. Hardin was discovered by Arkansas regulation enforcement officers and the U.S. Border Patrol close to Moccasin Creek in Izard County, roughly a mile and a half west of the North Central Unit. Monitoring canines had been capable of decide up a scent within the space, and Hardin was apprehended a short while later. The seize of Hardin ends a virtually two-week manhunt that included lots of of native, state, and federal companies.””
Through Arkansas Dept. of Corrections: “Escaped inmate Grant Hardin has been recaptured and was taken into custody shortly after 3 p.m. on Friday, June 6. Hardin was discovered by Arkansas regulation enforcement officers and the U.S. Border Patrol close to Moccasin Creek in Izard County, roughly a… https://t.co/uPdb4VqgQH pic.twitter.com/UvcNxjstei
— Ali Bradley (@AliBradleyTV) June 6, 2025
