FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 26, 2026

Large Police Presence Sunday Morning in the 200 Block of Eisenhower

Baldwin City, KS —

Sunday morning, April 26^th, the Baldwin City Police Department arrested and booked into the Douglas County Jail a 34-year-old Baldwin City woman for domestic criminal damage and aggravated assault on a Law Enforcement Officer. The arrest resulted from an incident that occurred at approximately 9:03am Sunday morning.

An officer responded to a call regarding domestic violence against a family member in the 200 block of Eisenhower Street and made contact with the individual. The suspect threw a large rock at the responding officer and then barricaded herself inside the residence.

Law Enforcement officers from Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Baldwin City Police Department forced entry into the residence and arrested the suspect, who has been identified as Jacqueline Smith.

An affidavit is being submitted to the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office for charging consideration.

No further information on this incident will be released from the Baldwin City Police Department at this time.

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Mike Pattrick

Chief of Police

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