Baxter man wanted for attempted murder

Police in southeast Kansas continue to look for a second suspect in connection with an assault in Baxter Springs on February 6th. The victim, Eric Ashley, was treated for injuries to his head from a blunt object and released. One suspect, Charles Applegate, was taken into custody for outstanding warrants. Baxter Police Chief Bill Adams says authorities continue to look for 36-year-old Samuel Reffett.

Reffett is wanted on attempted 2nd Degree Murder charges. Reffett is described as 6’0, 145 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes. Please contact the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office at 620-429-3992 with info as to his whereabouts. You can also submit information by texting 888777. Just type ‘tip cherokee’ in the message followed by whatever information you can provide.