Two Teens Recaptured Following Escape

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the escape of two teenagers, ages 15 and 16,

from the Hardin County Juvenile Detention Center Saturday morning. A detention worker was

knocked to the ground and sustained minor injuries. One of the escapees was captured within

minutes a few blocks from the courthouse. The second was captured two hours later on West

Deer Street in Kountze. Both teens are facing 2nd degree felony escape charges.


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