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Lonoke County Inmate Charged After Attempted Escape

Trustee Matthew Gross faces multiple charges after fleeing work detail outside jail

Boone County Sheriff's Office Seeks Harrison Woman on Active Warrant

Kala Marie Nelson wanted for non-payment of child support

Attorneys Claim Prosecutor Violated Gag Order in Devil's Den Murder Case

Defense says campaign videos could prejudice potential jurors against their client.

St. Louis Man Arrested in Randolph County on Multiple Charges

Tuyisabe Teojen faces charges including endangering minors, DWI, and more after early Sunday morning incident.

'Devil in the Ozarks' Receives Additional 13 Years

Grant Hardin pleaded guilty to second-degree escape after walking away from prison in 2025.

'Devil in the Ozarks' Sentenced to 13 More Years for Prison Escape

Grant Hardin used disguise to flee custody before being captured a week later

Former Arkansas Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Prison Escape

Grant Hardin sentenced to additional 13 years for escaping Calico Rock facility.

Captured Arkansas prison escapee due in court Tuesday

Grant Hardin faces charges related to his alleged escape from the Arkansas Department of Corrections' North Central Unit in May 2025.

Convicted Felon Receives Additional Sentence for Arkansas Prison Escape

Grant Hardin pleaded guilty to second-degree escape and was sentenced to 13 more years in prison.

Sherwood Uber Driver Convicted on Charges, Claims Retaliation

Conviction stemmed from July 4 traffic stop, driver plans to appeal