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St. Elmo Man Admits to Shooting Rifle at Federal Agents Serving a Warrant

USAO Press Release on January 6, 2025

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A St. Elmo man pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to several assault and firearms charges after he opened fire on federal law enforcement agents who went to serve an arrest warrant at his residence in Fayette County. Dax Baldrige, 47, pleaded guilty to…

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