A former Arkansas police chief serving a 30-year sentence for murder and rape has escaped form prison, according to the Stone County Sheriff's Office.

Grant Hardin, a former police chief of Gateway, Arkansas, was serving decades-long sentences for murder and rape and remains on the run.

Authorities are searching for escaped inmate Grant Hardin, a former police chief, who fled the North Central Unit on Sunday.

Authorities are expanding the urgent search for Grant Hardin, who is considered armed and dangerous, after escaping from an Arkansas prison while serving time for rape and murder.

Arkansas State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Rockport May 23. Officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Babcock and Nix roads. Sign up for our Newsletters During that traffic stop police discovered Christopher Buckley had outstanding warrants.

Three men were honored with the Trooper of the Year Award during Wednesday's annual Arkansas State Police awards ceremony.

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Arkansas State Police arrested a man from Pocahontas after finding child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in his possession. ASP Criminal Investigation Special agents arrested 25-year-old Eric Osborn for possession of CSAM after executing a search warrant at a residence on North Thomasville Avenue.