Bond was set at $40,000 for a Wayland man following an arrest for multiple drug charges. According to the Washington County Communications Office, at 4:47 p.m. Saturday, the Washington County Jail had a subject in the lobby with a warrant. Authorities arrested Baylee Jon Escher on the charges of controlled substance violation, failure to affix a drug tax stamp, and four counts of possession of a controlled substance third or subsequent offense.

According to court records, 27-year old Escher faces eight class D felony counts. Court records state that on September 5th, 2024, a search warrant was executed that found 188 grams of marijuana plant material, 21 various jars of THC wax with approximately 28 grams per jar, THC gummies and vape cartridges, $862, a digital scale, and a cell phone. The document states that Escher admitted to distributing the various drug-related items. The materials were confirmed by the DCI Lab.  

He has bonded out of the Washington County Jail. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for April 16th.