Somerset Man Suspected of Murder Escapes and Believed to be Armed and Dangerous - UPDATE!
Update Nov 23, 2023: Officials with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office say a Somerset man wanted on murder charges has been arrested in Kansas.
In a Facebook post, Sheriff Bobby Jones said Samuel Baker, along with Adriana Brown, were arrested in El Dorado. They were arrested there on local charges without incident.
No further information was released.
Original Story:
Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports the escape of a Somerset man, on ankle monitor awaiting trial for Murder.
Samuel Baker, 24 years of age, of Somerset, KY was indicted in April, 2021 for Murder, Burglary 1st Degree, Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun and Persistent Felony Offender for the March, 2021 shooting death of Robert Claunch in Faubush, KY.
Baker was provided a bond reduction in August, 2023 while awaiting trial and was placed on home incarceration with an ankle monitor.
In the early morning hours of November 22, 2023, Baker removed his ankle monitoring device and left his home on Hwy 39, Somerset, KY in a 2017 red Chevrolet Corvette. It is believed, when Baker fled from the residence he also took a firearm with him. The Corvette has since been recovered in northern Pulaski County. Baker was not with the vehicle.
Baker is believed to be in the company of an Adriana Brown, 28 years of age, in a 2016 black Dodge Grand Caravan. He is believed to be armed and dangerous.
If you encounter Baker, or believe to know where he is, do not approach. Call 911 and report the information to authorities.
Sheriff Bobby Jones asks if you have any information about drug activity or any crime to contact our tip line at 606-679-8477. You can also leave a tip on our webpage at http://www.pulaskisheriff.com. You can remain anonymous by texting PCSOTIP to 847411, or by using our mobile app on both Google Play and the App Store.
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