Colt Edwin Baker
In CustodyMadison County · Booked Jul 14, 2025
Booking #2025-00002776

Personal Information
Colt Baker was booked in Madison County on Jul 14, 2025 on 2 misdemeanors, including Criminal Recklessness (A/M) and 7 other charges. Currently in custody.
Charges (8)
Criminal Recklessness (A/M)
Observation Without Consent
Original: Invasion of privacy (A/M)
It is illegal to secretly spy on or watch someone when they have a reasonable expectation of privacy (like in a bathroom or bedroom) without permission if it would embarrass an ordinary person and was done for sexual arousal. This is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and $2,500 in fines). If the victim is under 13 years old, the charge increases to a Class E felony with 1-6 years in prison. Consent is irrelevant if the victim is a minor.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Child Abuse and Child Neglect or Endangerment
Original: Neglect of dependant
Knowingly inflicting injury on a child under 18 (through non-accidental means) is child abuse, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and/or up to $2,500 in fines. If the abused child is 8 years old or younger, the offense is elevated to a Class D felony punishable by 2-12 years in prison. Enhanced penalties apply for child neglect or endangerment with aggravating factors.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Vandalism
Original: Criminal Mischief < 750.00 damage to property of another person without others consent commits a Class B misd.
It is illegal to intentionally damage someone else's property by destroying it, making it unusable, defacing it, or contaminating it with chemicals or toxic substances. The offense includes damaging merchandise in stores and marking or defacing government property. A violation is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. The charge is enhanced to a Class E felony (1-6 years prison) in certain circumstances, such as for repeat offenses or especially serious property damage.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Stalking, Aggravated Stalking, and Especially
Original: Stalking (F6)
[Note: The statute text provided is incomplete and corrupted. A complete explanation cannot be provided without the full statutory language. Based on the title and classification alone: Stalking involves repeatedly contacting, following, threatening, or harassing someone in ways that cause fear or emotional distress. The penalties range from Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days jail and $2,500 fine) to Class C or E felony depending on whether a weapon is involved or if the victim is a minor or vulnerable person.]
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Criminal Trespass
Original: Criminal trespass
It is illegal to enter or stay on someone else's property without their permission. You violate this law if you go onto or remain on property knowing the owner did not consent to your presence, though consent is assumed for businesses open to the public. A violation is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a $50 fine. You have a defense if you reasonably believed you had permission, your presence didn't significantly interfere with the owner's use, and you left immediately when asked—but only if the owner did not post visible "no trespassing" signs or purple paint marks at entry points.
Penalty: Class C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50
Evading Arrest
Original: RLE - uses a vehicle
It is illegal to hide from or run away from a police officer you know is trying to arrest you, or to flee in a vehicle when signaled to stop by a police officer. Evading arrest is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine, with mandatory driver's license suspension of 6 months to 2 years. This offense can be enhanced to a felony if you flee in a vehicle in dangerous circumstances or if the attempted arrest was lawful.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Escape
Original: Escape (F5)- flees from lawful detention
It is illegal to escape from prison or jail, or to escape while in a police officer's custody (such as after being handcuffed). Escaping from a facility while held for a misdemeanor is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine), but escaping while held for a felony is a Class E felony. Any sentence for escape must be served in addition to the original sentence.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500