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Manhunt extends to Pike County
Crenshaw County inmate on the run
Originally published 12:00 a.m., September 11, 2009
Updated 03:04 p.m., September 11, 2009
The manhunt for an escaped convict from Crenshaw County continued in Goshen late Thursday but was suspended due to weather.
Jeremy Baggett, 28, escaped from the Crenshaw County Jail for the second time early Wednesday morning, and he was last seen running toward Goshen Thursday evening, said Pike County Sheriff Russell Thomas.
“The dogs tracked him hot and heavy for about a mile,” Thomas said.
Thomas said Baggett was spotted in the yard of a Crenshaw County resident. Law enforcement chased him from North Goshen Road in Crenshaw County to McLeod Road, where dogs lost his scent.
Thomas said it is a possibility someone driving on the road picked the escapee up.
“It’s unusual (for the dogs not to catch him),” Thomas said. “Usually the dogs catch him after that long.”
Baggett is described as a white male, about six feet tall and 140 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and boxer shorts, said Crenshaw County Deputy Jeremy Walker.
Baggett was serving time for burglary, domestic violence and criminal mischief charges. In addition, he had an escape first-degree charge from his first attempt to leave jail on July 24.
He was arrested on these charges on June 15, reported the Greenville Advocate.
Crenshaw County Sheriff Charles West told the Advocate that the escape was the fault of one of the jailers.
In addition, Walker said a piece of cardboard paper was found in the latch of his cell. However, it is not confirmed that is how he escaped his cell.
It is not believed that Baggett is armed, but Thomas said it’s possible he could be dangerous.
“Anybody who escapes in custody is considered dangerous,” Thomas said said.
Thomas said Baggett has relatives in Goshen.
Residents are urged to contact a local law enforcement agency if they spot a man fitting Baggett’s description.
Pike and Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Departments were assisted by the Alabama Department of Public Safety’s troopers and helicopter team, the Department of Corrections tracking dogs, the Butler County Sheriff’s Department and the Luverne Police Department.
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Posted by 2good4u (anonymous) on September 11, 2009 at 12:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Is there a picture you could put in the paper? i guess people who read this column are going to be able to pull his detailed description out of thin air to produce his image???!!!
Posted by DirtRoadDweller (anonymous) on September 11, 2009 at 5:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
“Anybody who escapes in custody is considered dangerous,” Baggett said.
I think this is a quote from the sheriff.
Posted by BamaFan4ever (anonymous) on September 11, 2009 at 8:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
You can go to WSFA's website and find a picture of him under their article about the escape.
Posted by Bamabunny (anonymous) on September 11, 2009 at 10:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree 2good4u.....
Thanks BamaFan4ever....
Would be nice if a photo was available to the newspapers though. I would think that doing so would lead to a more timely apprehension of this man.
Posted by concerned4u (anonymous) on September 11, 2009 at 12:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
believe me when i say this boy is capable of anything. be aware of your surroundings and if you see him call law enforcement immediately. if you don't know what he looks like please take a moment and visit the wsfa website and look at his picture. my belief is he is out to hurt someone because he has nothing to lose at this point. keep your children safe as well as yourselves. please don't take this lightly. look at whats happening in our world today. there are way too many people out there going around killing people. even there own families. i'm leaving this message to warn you of the danger. most people don't get warned because they don't know. this boy has mental issues. you ask how do i know this do i know him? i'm afraid so. he's in alot of trouble already so what would he be losing if he kills somebody? he does things and laughs about it so please if you see him call immediately.
Posted by Bamabunny (anonymous) on September 11, 2009 at 1:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
concerned4u
Thank you for your warning and concern. By all means we will be careful.
Posted by Bamabunny (anonymous) on September 11, 2009 at 1:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Here is the link for all concerned where there is a picture of Jeremy Baggett.
Click here to get the info.
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=1...
Posted by areyoukidding (anonymous) on September 11, 2009 at 2:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
good thing the crosshairs on the old leupold is on the money, that thing will drive tacks at 100 yards....
Posted by Bamabunny (anonymous) on September 11, 2009 at 4:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow! I don't think I will forget this picture.
Let's hope he gets nailed by the police very soon before this man adds to his record.
Posted by Blue_Sky (anonymous) on September 11, 2009 at 9:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Kind of a deer in the head lights look. They were looking for him close to the Goshan highway today. I have not heard if he has been caught.
Posted by concerned4u (anonymous) on September 11, 2009 at 9:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
HELLO everyone. i just got word that they caught jeremy baggett and he is in custody at the pike county jail. just wanted to let everyone know.
Posted by Bamabunny (anonymous) on September 11, 2009 at 10:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WOW! Great news concerned4u
Thank you!
Posted by oldhog (anonymous) on September 11, 2009 at 11:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks I'll bring my poodle back inside. She was looking for a bite. Guess have to wait till next time he escapes
Posted by OldSchoolPike3Worker (anonymous) on September 12, 2009 at 12:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)
You know, they say we all have a twin somewhere in this world. I think I have found mine. That's exactly the same facial expression I use when I see the workload I have to deal with following a long weekend out here at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Enough with the fiber folks!! GEEZ
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