Grant Hardin, the former police chief of Gateway, Arkansas, is on the run after escaping from prison. Hardin, who was serving time for murder, allegedly donned a fake uniform to impersonate a corrections officer. According to prison officials, he walked through a controlled entryway, undetected. The escape triggered an immediate lockdown and a massive search involving local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Hardin's past as a law enforcement officer makes this escape particularly concerning. Investigators are exploring how he obtained the uniform and any potential assistance he received from inside or outside the prison. The public is urged to exercise caution and report any sightings of Hardin to the authorities immediately. A reward is being offered for information leading to his capture. Updates will be provided as the search continues.
Ex-Police Chief Escapes Prison Disguised as Officer
A former police chief, Grant Hardin, successfully escaped from an Arkansas prison. Hardin, previously convicted of murder, reportedly used a disguise to impersonate a correctional officer. Authorities confirmed he exited through a controlled access point. A manhunt is currently underway to apprehend him.