Roy Hardin

Sheriff Roy Hardin is a high-ranking officer of the Larkville Police Department.
==Biography==
===New Prisoners===
Roy Hardin was brought in three people that were involved in a shootout at the Tides Motel. He made sure Marlena Olin was stitched up from a bullet wound. The doctor told her that it missed the bone, so either she was lucky, or it was a very good shot. Hardin then talked to Rachel, who said that Pete Castiglione put her in his car at gun point then tied her to a bed. She also claimed to be sixteen years old, but Hardin doubted it.
Hardin then checked on Castiglione. The doctor insisted that he go to a hospital for his broken hand, but Castiglione refused, saying it was better for both of them. Hardin reminded Castiglione he was there on account of four murders, but Castiglione said that they died themselves of terminal stupidity. Hardin then gave Castiglione a phone call, but Castiglione claimed that they did not pick up. Hardin brought the three prisoners to get their pictures taken before putting them in their cell.The Punisher: 2.02: Fight or Flight
===City Police Case===
Hardin went to do more research and returned having found that Rachel went by many names. Rachel, Susan, Peggy, Stephanie, etcetera. He asked her what the real story was, but Rachel refused to answer. Hardin then told her that he was averaging out her fake alias' ages to be eighteen, meaning she could be tried as an adult. Rachel then came clean saying that Marlena Olin attacked and Pete Castiglione saved her. However, he did tie her to the bed.
Later, Lieutenant Ferrara and John Pilgrim arrived at the precinct saying that they were searching for Rachel and Castiglione, who were in their case. They wanted them released. Hardin was skeptical and did not want to hand them over. Pilgrim asked Hardin about his oath. Hardin said he would never break it before God. Pilgrim then said he respected that, but he too made a promise to God. Pilgrim then went on, saying that he did not want people to die that did not need to, so he hoped Hardin would hand over the prisoners. However, Hardin did not budge.The Punisher: 2.03: Trouble the Water
===Attack on Larkville County Sheriff Station===
Suddenly, the power went out and so did the radios. Hardin brought Pete Castiglione over and sat him down. Ken Ogden had the idea of taking the car out of range and then call for back up. Castiglione told him not to do it, but Hardin said yes. They watched as Ogden turned on the car, but was soon shot. Hardin ran out to get Ogden and brought him back in. He then saw John Pilgrim walking towards him. Pilgrim pushed for Hardin to surrender, but he said no.
Hardin went back inside and helped Ogden, who was struggling. Castiglione tried to push him to let him out, but Hardin refused. He and Murphy barricaded the door while she asked why they would not just hand them over. Hardin said they should not do that. Suddenly, they were shot at by many men and took cover. Hardin got a rifle and tried to fight back, but was no match.
Castiglione said that they needed to cover the back as this was a diversion. Hardin assured him that the door was solid steel. Suddnely, the door did infact fall over. Castiglione then pushed to let him go. Hardin finally agreed and let Castiglione go as there was no hope. Castiglione took care of everything despite his broken hand. He and Hardin then teamed up to take out the ones outside, but they were gone. Castglione stood in the door way and Hardin pointed his gun at Castiglione, thinking he was going to run. Castiglione simply said that Hardin was out of ammo and walked back towards the front.
Seeing that Castiglione did not run, Hardin now trusted him. As they waited for the next round, Hardin saw Castiglione helping Ogden and decided to let him call the shots. Castiglione asked for black tape to cover his broken hand and then ran out into the woods. Hardin watched as Catiglione took down every last man until the United States Department of Homeland Security showed up, putting a stop to it and forcing Pilgrim to run.
Special Agent in Charge Dinah Madani told Hardin then Castiglione was a person of interest to them. Hardin allowed her to take him as well as scratch him off of the records. Hardin then sat down next to Castiglione as Ogden was taken to the hospital. Hardin was grateful and even said he was willing to help Castiglione get away from the FBI. However, Castiglione said it was fine and he would go with them as long as he was able bring Rachel. Hardin allowed it.
==Facilities==
*Larkville County Sheriff Station: To be added
==Equipment==
===Weapons===
*: Sheriff Hardin and his deputies armed themselves with these rifles when the Larkville County Sheriff Station was sieged by John Pilgrim's men. They covered Ken Ogden when tried to leave the station, though he was shot when he was inside the car, and they later engaged in a heavy shotout against the mercenaries that were shooting from outside. Once some of them broke into the station through the backdoor, they tried to repel them, though they were outmatched until Frank Castle was freed.
===Other Equipment===
*Bulletproof Vest: Hardin wore bulletproof vest to protect himself during the Attack on Larkville County Sheriff Station.
==Relationships==
===Allies===
*Larkville Police Department - Subordinates
**Ken Ogden
**Murphy
**Dobbs
*Evans
*Rachel
*Pete Castiglione - Former Prisoner
*Bruce Ogden - Former Prisoner
*United States Department of Homeland Security
**Dinah Madani
===Enemies===
*Marlena Olin's Crew
**Marlena Olin † - Former Prisoner
*John Pilgrim
*Ferrara
==Behind the Scenes==
*Decater James was a stunt double for Joe Holt in the role of Roy Hardin.
==References==
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