Amber Alert Update - Lars and Remi Baugher Found Safe

Amber Alert Canceled for 2 Washington Children
The Washington State Police and the State of Montana canceled the Amber Alert after the children were recovered safe and the suspect taken into custody in Denver on Thursday afternoon.

Baugher faces lengthy trip through legal system
John Baugher, who was arrested for custodial interference more than a thousand miles from his children’s home in Walla Walla, is facing a lengthy walk through the legal system for abducting his children and could be facing up to a decade in prison.


Baugher, arrested early Thursday afternoon in Idaho Springs, Colorado will appear in a Clear Creek County courtroom Friday morning where he’ll be advised of the arrest warrant against him and the judge will explain his rights involving extradition back to Washington State on two charges of custodial interference.

Amber Alert Issued for 2 Washington Children

The Washington State Police and the Walla Walla Police department issued the Amber Alert on Sunday evening for the two children. The children were last seen on Saturday afternoon at about 4 PM. Due to recent mental issues the children are believed to be in immediate danger. Click for a map of Walla Walla, Washington.

Victim 1, Lars Baugher is described as being a 2 year old White male, Blonde hair, Green eyes, 2'7". 29lbs Wearing: Brown or green jacket, blue jeans, black Converse shoes

Victim 2, Remi Baugher is described as being a 4 year old white female, Blonde hair, Hazel eyes, 3'1". 37lbs Wearing: Pink jacket w/heavier yellow jacket over the top, blue jeans, Strawberry Shortcake shoes

Suspect 1, John Baugher. is described as being a 34 year old male, White with Brown hair, and Green eyes, Weighing (Aprox): 140lbs.

The suspect vehicle,a 1978 Volkswagon Van with Washington license plate number 349NRK, was located unoccupied in Stevens County Washington on Monday morning. The area is being searched for the suspect and children.

If you have any information on this incident, please call 911 or contact the Walla Walla police department at 509-527-1960.