FBI offers reward for info on escaped prisoner dubbed the "Devil in the Ozarks"
Grant Hardin was serving a decadeslong sentence for murder and rape when he escaped from a medium-security prison in Arkansas.
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Challenges in search for ex-police chief
The FBI is offering a $ 10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Grant Hardin, a former police chief who escaped from an Arkansas prison. He was serving 80 years for murder and rape. Investigators say poor weather has made the search more challenging.
Cash reward hiked as manhunt continues for 2 jail escapees still at large
Louisiana State Police Col. Robert Hodges said that while he does not believe the two fugitives have the resources to flee the U.S., they may have escaped the state.
Terrain challenging in Arkansas manhunt
The FBI and other agencies are searching the Ozark Mountains for Grant Hardin, a former police chief convicted for rape and murder, who escaped an Arkansas prison Sunday. A spokesperson for the Arkansas Department of Corrections said the rugged terrain is filled with caves and shelters where Hardin could hide.
New Orleans jail facing water problems
The search continues for the remaining two inmates who escaped a New Orleans jail. Meanwhile, the jail is facing plumbing problems. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has the latest.
Arkansas town on edge amid manhunt for killer
Authorities are still searching Arkansas' Ozark Mountains for a former police chief and convicted killer who escaped from prison, leaving the town of Gateway on edge. Ian Lee reports.
Manhunt for ex-police chief who escaped jail
A massive search is underway in the Ozark mountains of northern Arkansas for Grant Hardin, a former police chief who escaped from prison on Sunday. He was serving an 80 year sentence for rape and murder. Officials released a photo showing Hardin managing to walk out of prison while wearing a makeshift law enforcement uniform.
Two New Orleans jail escapees remain at large
Two inmates are still at large after a daring jailbreak in New Orleans. Kati Weis has the latest.
More New Orleans escaped inmates captured
Authorities say three more of the New Orleans prisoners who escaped earlier this month have been captured. One was arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and two in Walker County, Texas. Two inmates remain on the run. CBS News' Kati Weis has the latest.
3 more escaped New Orleans jail inmates captured; 2 remain at large
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4 women accused of aiding New Orleans fugitives
Investigators in New Orleans are tracking dozens of leads in the search for five missing escaped inmates. Police have arrested four women who officials say aided the men avoid capture. Kati Weis reports.
Fifth person arrested, accused of aiding inmates in New Orleans jail escape
Five people have been arrested in connection with the escape of 10 inmates from a New Orleans jail.
2 arrested for allegedly helping escaped inmates
Louisiana State Police have arrested Cortnie Harris and Corvanntay Baptiste for allegedly helping some of the New Orleans escaped inmates. Investigators say Harris called an escapee before the breakout and drove him around after. Baptiste brought food to an escapee hiding out.
Maintenance worker arrested in inmate escape
A jail maintenance worker was arrested in the New Orleans prison escape after he told investigators one of the inmates threatened him if he didn't help. Five of the ten inmates remain on the run, officials say, following the jail break that happened last week.
Fifth escaped New Orleans jail inmate captured; 5 remain at large
Ten inmates in all broke out of the New Orleans jail, according to the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, which runs the facility.
Worker charged in New Orleans jailbreak
A maintenance worker was arrested and accused of helping 10 inmates escape from a New Orleans jail. Kati Weis reports.
Louisiana jailbreak hunt continues
An intense manhunt is still underway for seven of the 10 inmates considered armed and dangerous who broke out of a New Orleans jail on Friday. Authorities say the men removed a toilet from the wall and escaped through the gaping hole left behind.
What to know about New Orleans jail escape
In New Orleans, 10 inmates, at least one a convicted murderer, broke out of a jail -- and officials say there are indications they had inside help. Kati Weis reports.
Watch: New Orleans jailbreak caught on video
CBS News has obtained security footage from the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office showing the moment 10 inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail on Friday. Police have captured one inmate, but nine remain at large.
NOLA police searching for 9 escaped inmates
Authorities in New Orleans are searching for nine inmates after they escaped from Orleans Parish Jail on Friday morning. Police captured a 10th inmate in the afternoon and said an 11th inmate previously believed to have escaped was found in a different jail cell. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has the details.
Inmate named John Kennedy makes daring escape from prison
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Fugitive wanted over deadly prison escape caught on tropical island
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Man who escaped Puerto Rico prison in 1987 is caught in Florida
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Hantavirus possibly transmitted human to human on stricken cruise ship, WHO says
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How hantavirus may have spread aboard a cruise ship
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people and sickened at least four others, officials said.
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Hegseth says "ceasefire is not over" after Strait of Hormuz exchange of fire
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