ST. ELMO - On October 17, 2022, Illinois State Police arrested 44-year-old Dax A. Baldrige of St. Elmo, IL for a Failure to Appear warrant out of Fayette County.

On October 17, 2022, Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputies and the U.S. Marshal Service Great Lakes Task Force (USMS) were at a residence on Fayette County E 2855 Lane near Wright’s Corner in rural Fayette County to serve a warrant for Failure to Appear when the suspect fired multiple shots at them.

ISP arrived on scene and Troopers began negotiating with the suspect to attempt a peaceful resolution.  After a 10-hour stand-off, Baldrige was taken into custody without incident at approximately 6:48 p.m.  No one was injured during this incident. 

Baldrige was transported to the Bond County Jail where he will be held for the warrant.  ISP is leading this open and on-going investigation with assistance from the USMS and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.  The potential of additional charges is being reviewed by the Fayette County State’s Attorney’s Office.  No additional information will be disseminated by ISP.