The search for a 44-year-old man, who was described as armed and dangerous and has a history of running from authorities, ended abruptly Wednesday as officers from several agencies descended on a property just outside Lawrence.
Russell Dean Baston, who was wanted in connection with a Saturday burglary in central Jefferson County, was arrested just before 1 p.m. Wednesday after he resisted arrest from officers just north of the Lawrence city limits, said Sgt. Steve Lewis, a Douglas County Sheriff’s spokesman.
Authorities arrest man outside of Lawrence
Douglas County authorities arrest Russell Dean Baston, Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in North Lawrence. Enlarge video
Russell Dean Baston
Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Herrig said Wednesday afternoon that Baston was taken to jail in Jefferson County to face charges there as authorities continue to investigate him for other potential crimes in Douglas, Leavenworth and Shawnee counties. Less than 24 hours before Baston’s arrest, Herrig’s office had asked for the public’s help in locating Baston and a truck he had allegedly stolen from Topeka. Hours before they arrested Baston, Lawrence police had found the truck, which contained what they suspected was property stolen from Leavenworth County, Herrig said.
“I’m very satisfied. I’m disappointed that we ended up with another burglary in another county,” Herrig said. “Other than that, it was a pretty quick response in getting him captured.”
About noon Wednesday, Lewis said area investigators determined Baston was at a residence in the 1700 block of East 1500 Road, which is an extension of North Seventh Street in North Lawrence. They asked sheriff’s officers for assistance. Baston ran from the house to an outbuilding on the property and tried to run back into the house just before he was apprehended, Lewis said.
Baston resisted arrest. Lawrence police and Leavenworth and Jefferson County sheriff’s officers also were on the scene. Baston declined medical treatment by ambulance workers, but he was taken to be examined at Lawrence Memorial Hospital before he was taken to jail, Lewis said. Two officers who received minor injuries were treated at the scene.
Herrig said that during the Saturday burglary for which Baston has been charged, Baston was suspected of firing a round while inside a house, but the victims were not home at the time and no injuries were reported.
Herrig said Lawrence police are expecting to send information to the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office for possible charges against Baston related to the resisting arrest allegations.
In the past, Baston has spent time in prison for a 1995 Douglas County robbery and for escaping from the Douglas County Jail in January 1996, when the jail was at 111 E. 11th.
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tsmjcc 1 year, 2 months ago
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OonlyBonly 1 year, 2 months ago
Byline indicates "truck found" etc., etc. but no mention of area of city in which it was found...... or when
jcoozy1978 1 year, 2 months ago
Is there a reward?
tsmjcc 1 year, 2 months ago
Yes, his ass off the street, we all win
onlymee 1 year, 2 months ago
YES, I AGREE WITH YOU TSMJCC,I PRAY HES CAUGHT SOON,,,
50YearResident 1 year, 2 months ago
Location of found truck might help find him. Maybe there is another stolen vehicle taken from the same location. It could be his new ride. If law enforcement wants help locating this guy we need all the information available. We need to know what he may be driving now.
50YearResident 1 year, 2 months ago
Suspect decribed as 6' 1". Police photo shows he clearly is 5' 10 oe 5' 11 at tallest point.
jcoozy1978 1 year, 2 months ago
Is there a money reward????
50YearResident 1 year, 2 months ago
Having asked that question twice now, you must have some helpful information. Call tips hotline and ask them.
jcoozy1978 1 year, 2 months ago
Sorry 50 year resident. He is prolly 6'2... at least 6 minimum. Sure he's hiding in the trailer park... would be more sure though if there was a $$$ reward...
Pywacket 1 year, 2 months ago
What is your problem? If you'd withhold information from the authorities until you were guaranteed a reward, you're as bad as the criminal.
His next victim could have been someone you care about (if you care about anyone or anything besides $$). He hasn't killed anyone--yet--but the actions of a desperate man can go south quickly. Get your priorities straight.
Glad he's been caught and I hope that whoever tipped off the police did it for the right reasons.
tsmjcc 1 year, 2 months ago
+1000
none2 1 year, 1 month ago
Is their such a thing as "wrong" reasons for tipping off the police to an armed and dangerous criminal?
onlymee 1 year, 2 months ago
YES, THERES A REWARD, I GOT SOME MONEY,
50YearResident 1 year, 2 months ago
I bet for $500 this guy would be caught quick.
jcoozy1978 1 year, 2 months ago
I bet for 500 dollars you are right....
08Champs 1 year, 2 months ago
Riiiiggggtttt, cuz it's Obama's fault he's a criminal!
somedude20 1 year, 2 months ago
Why are you so interested in "his" "looks" are you a "Larry Craig" or a "Foley" Republican"?"
bad_dog 1 year, 2 months ago
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somedude20 1 year, 2 months ago
you are going to set yourself on fire. We don't see eye to eye but that is a little extreme, rethink that!
parrothead8 1 year, 2 months ago
Why the quotes around Eric Holder? Are you quoting someone else saying, "Eric Holder?" Or are you implying that "Eric Holder" isn't Eric Holder's real name?
tsmjcc 1 year, 2 months ago
I found a child rapiest working at fm a while back,i found him on ks most wanted got a grand im sure 500 for him is no problem
tsmjcc 1 year, 2 months ago
hey j got your 500 huh bye bye says baston
not_that_crazy 1 year, 2 months ago
Medics?
guavablues 1 year, 2 months ago
I've been aware of this character since he was in grade school. He was trouble then and he is trouble now. Seems obvious he's not going to change. Time to give him some serious time.
kscityrobber 1 year, 2 months ago
Don't anybody read the article before posting? HE WAS ARRESTED...JEEZ. i bett reward out the window. MONEY HUNGRY MUCH?
mcmandy 1 year, 2 months ago
...all of the posts hoping for his arrest were posted 33 minutes ago or more, before the last update to this story when it was updated to reflect his arrest.
Pywacket 1 year, 2 months ago
I can understand your confusion--this happens frequently when the updated story veers far from the original version and the early posts reflect the outdated earlier story..
Ron Holzwarth 1 year, 2 months ago
It's really unfortunate that some people have the urge to steal and cannot seem to stay out of trouble. I wonder if future generations will think of those things as being indicative of psychiatric problems, and if there will ever be a successful treatment for them.
sustainabilitysister 1 year, 1 month ago
I've pondered this as well
thepianoman 1 year, 2 months ago
Book em' Dan-O!
onlymee 1 year, 2 months ago
GOOD JOB, HES HOPEFULLY BEHIND BARS FOR GOOD,
beatnik 1 year, 2 months ago
and he resisted arrest, he might really be a bad a$$
dbrm4ever2006 1 year, 2 months ago
So glad they got him. This happened about 1/2 a block from my house. My daughter said she heard tires squealing and then heard sirens.
TheSychophant 1 year, 2 months ago
I don't understand the negative and sarcastic comments. This is obviously a bad guy whom the police tracked down and caught very quickly.
Good job, law enforcement! Thanks for protecting us.
introversion 1 year, 2 months ago
is there any comment on the house where he was staying? i.e., did he have friends there? Will there be additional charges for the residents to the tune of harboring a known criminal?
JT43 1 year, 2 months ago
It's about time they got him and it's a good thing they got him before he showed up at my place again because he would have been greeted with my 380! I will feel a lot better when I hear they have the person who was with him..... I'm just waiting for them to show up too!!! ,,,,, No Sychophant it has not been "very quickly" he has been in my area for over two weeks robbing houses and assaulting an 80 some year old lady after he robbed her using a truck he stole from Lawrence. Then he set her stuff of fine after the truck got stuck! I just hope they have enough on him this time to keep his rearend locked up for years and years.
mrbig 1 year, 1 month ago
Hopefully they charge him with this- I haven't heard yet if they're going to. Would be nice if they were able to charge the people who were with him as well. He sure didn't lift all that heavy stuff into the bed of a jacked up pickup by himself.
JT43 1 year, 2 months ago
oops....... then he set her stuff on fire after
arielstarr 1 year, 2 months ago
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50YearResident 1 year, 2 months ago
arieistar, Are you threatening JT43 with bodily harm? It sure sounds like you are..
arielstarr 1 year, 2 months ago
:-) Russell is my dad ñd a good guy hè wôuldñt ever go out àrmd n dañgers kill ppl hè aînt à màñiàç
arielstarr 1 year, 2 months ago
Ha ha ford are nice but that was not my dads truck just a nother accusations
madashell71 1 year, 2 months ago
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tsmjcc 1 year, 1 month ago
maybe he has not killed anyone yet but still a worthless piece of crap and yes you did threaten him i read your crap im not old cuz, and with your crap talkin ass you will be with him soon i will ask today about charges against you for your threats CUZ
arielstarr 1 year, 2 months ago
Old I get your glasses and reread what I wrote I never threatened him he threaten my dad so go find your prescription glasses and a newspaper because you don't know how to use the internet
RoeDapple 1 year, 2 months ago
Oh noes, here we goes . . . .
http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu67/buck865/Animated/bangHeadAgainstWall.gif
arielstarr 1 year, 2 months ago
Lol yeah I did realize journal world with so much drama but I guess when you're old and all you can do is read a paper you tend to get sucked in the drama I like your photo that's probably what my dad is doing because the police only want to make a arrest instead of doing their job and getting justice I guess its whatever get them to dunkin donuts faster
person5892 1 year, 2 months ago
Wow i mean really??????? sounds like someone is delusional............
KRichards 1 year, 2 months ago
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grammaddy 1 year, 1 month ago
Duz I smell cuzzins??
KRichards 1 year, 1 month ago
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kusp8 1 year, 1 month ago
Onlymee quit typing IN ALL CAPS. IT LOOKS LIKE YOU'RE SHOUTING!!
ForThePeople 1 year, 1 month ago
Arielstarr...it's obvious you love and care about your dad. For your own sanity, I suggest not getting involved in the banter here. It really never does family members of articles similar to this, any good.
none2 1 year, 1 month ago
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otto 1 year, 1 month ago
^ Too much punctuation ^ hard to understand
Camry12 1 year, 1 month ago
Very bad person, he was a big bully growing up and I am sure he is one now. Highlight when we got to High School was watching this guy get creamed by some guys that were defending there lil friend. Hope the people that got there house broken into are able to claim it on insurance and able to replace everything. Sad but some people just need to be in jail/prison to stay out of trouble and he is one of them!
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