Illinois State Police say a 44-year-old St. Elmo man was taken into custody on an outstanding Fayette County warrant following a peaceful ending to a standoff where multiple shots were fired at police.
Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputies and the US Marshal Service Great Lakes Task Force had gone to a residence near Wright’s Corner on Monday morning to serve the outstanding warrant on Dax Baldrige when the suspect fired shots at them.
After Illinois State Police arrived on the scene they began negotiating with the suspect for a peaceful resolution. After a 10-hour stand-off, Baldrige was taken into custody without incident at approximately 6:48 Monday night. No one was injured during the incident.
Baldrige was transported to the Bond County Jail where he will be held for the warrant. ISP is leading this open and ongoing investigation with assistance from the US Marshal’s Service and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. The potential of additional charges is being reviewed by the Fayette County State’s Attorney’s Office.
