An Arkansas man, formerly a police chief, escaped from a state prison Sunday. The inmate, serving prison time for first-degree murder and rape, used a disguise to aid in his escape, according to the Arkansas Department of Corrections. The makeshift law enforcement uniform allowed him to move around the prison undetected before fleeing the facility.
Officials are currently conducting a wide-ranging search to recapture the escaped convict. Details surrounding the creation of the uniform and how he obtained the materials are under investigation. The Department of Corrections has not released further information about the specifics of the escape, citing the ongoing investigation. Public safety is the top priority as law enforcement agencies work to apprehend the fugitive and return him to custody.
Ex-Police Chief Escapes Arkansas Prison Disguised as Officer
A former police chief, convicted of murder and rape, escaped from an Arkansas prison on Sunday. Authorities say he donned a fabricated law enforcement uniform to aid in his escape. The Arkansas Department of Corrections is actively searching for the fugitive. He was serving a lengthy sentence for his crimes.
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