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IZARD COUNTY, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Escaped Arkansas inmate Grant Hardin, known as "Devil in the Ozarks," has been taking into custody, according to the Izard County Sheriff's Office.

"Hardin was taken into custody by Izard County authorities just a short distance from the North Central Unit in Calico Rock," the Stone County Sheriff's Office said via Facebook. "While many details will remain under investigation there is no longer an active threat to public safety."

Board of Corrections member Benny Magness also confirmed that Hardin is in custody.

Hardin, who was serving time for murder and rape, was first reported missing from the North Central Unit nearly two weeks ago on May 25.

Hardin managed to escape by impersonating a law enforcement official,

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