Lee County man accused of threatening prostitute at gunpoint

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SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A 19-year-old man is accused of threatening a prostitute at gunpoint behind a church, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Caleb Baker, of 3528 Knollwood Road, was arrested Tuesday after deputies responded to a call at the Church of the Resurrection of our Lord on 8121 Cypress Lake Drive. Baker solicited the victim for sex a few days prior and they agreed to meet at the church.

Baker and the victim were walking to the back of the church when Baker pointed a gun at her and she screamed and ran, deputies said.

A friend of the victim who had just dropped her off heard her screams and went back to the church to rescue her, according to deputies. They drove to Lehigh Acres and called authorities.

Deputies found Baker walking near Cypress Lake Drive and Summerlin Road, and the victim identified him as the man who threatened her, deputies said.

Baker is facing three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, one count of robbery with a firearm and one count of sexual assault. He’s in custody with no bond set.

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