Woman wanted in several Ohio counties captured following pursuit

ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — A woman wanted in several counties in Ohio has been apprehended following a high-speed chase in Perry County. 

According to the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office, 52-year-old Cora Baker was wanted for outstanding warrants in Morgan, Noble, Washington, and Athens County. 

Reports say investigators obtained information on the whereabouts of Baker and attempted to capture her in Perry County. It was then that, according to the authorities, Baker fled, leading law enforcement on a brief pursuit.  

Officials say she was ultimately taken into custody and is currently incarcerated at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.