Kenneth Dewayne Hardy Jr., 26, after he escaped from guards at the Natchitoches Parish Courthouse has been captured.  Mr. Hardy was found hiding in an attic on Clarence Drive.

He was supposed to appear in court on drug, firearm and obstruction of justice charges when he escaped.

Their capture was a joint effort by the U.S. Marshal Fugitive Apprehension Team, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Natchitoches Drug Task Force.