On 07.09.25, the Wabash County Sheriff’s Office apprehended wanted fugitive Donald “Scott” Baird, age 54, without incident.
Acting on a tip, deputies responded to the 200 block of West 1st Street in Mount Carmel. At approximately 2109 hours, Baird was located and taken into custody as he attempted to evade law enforcement by hiding once again.
Baird was transported to the Wabash County Jail, where he was served with the outstanding warrant in Wabash County Case #25-CF-22, charging him with failure to report to a penal institution.
Baird had previously been re-sentenced to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on May 12, 2025, and was ordered to report to the Wabash County Jail by May 14, 2025. He failed to comply and had been actively avoiding authorities since. With a known history of fleeing law enforcement, his capture was a top priority for the Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff Morgan expressed appreciation for the public’s assistance and commended the efforts of the deputies involved.
“This arrest is a direct result of community cooperation and swift response by our deputies,” said Sheriff Morgan. “Let this serve as a reminder that failure to comply with court orders will not be ignored.”
Baird is currently being held at the Wabash County Jail pending transfer to the Illinois Department of Corrections.
