The search for a convicted rapist and arsonist is heating up, as the temperature drop this week. Stephen Halsey, 57, was spotted on Monday in Nelson County, and police said the armed and dangerous man could get desperate as the cold sets in.
On Monday, Nelson County Deputies said Halsey was spotted near a barn on Nat Rogers Road, but once again got away.
“We have cameras up here all through out the property, but so far we haven’t seen him on this property,” said Mike Bullock.
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Bullock’s 100 acre property sits off Ice Town Road, close to where investigators said Halsey was caught on a trail cam on December 30th.
“Last time he was out of jail, he did break into this cabin and helped himself to some food and spent the night, warm place to sleep. But we were kind of upset, because he broke the window out,” said Bullock.
For Bullock, it’s like deja vu.
“We were kind of discouraged when we heard he was getting out. Figured he might be up the same stuff that he was before and we were right, that’s what he is doing,” said Bullock.
Police said Halsey skipped out of a halfway house late last month and has been on the run ever since. According to court records, Halsey has a violent criminal past that dates back to 1986, which includes charges of rape and arson. Court records show he’s been involved with cases in Nelson, Fayette, Marion, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan and Rowan Counties.
“You can’t portray that he’s not dangerous. He’s got a lengthy criminal history. He shouldn’t be out,” said Chief Deputy Ramon Pineiroa, with the Nelson County Sheriff’s Department.
Until he’s back behind bars, people like Bullock worry of what will happen next.
“Every man has his own mind, but some of them you have to question,” said Bullock.
Investigators said they think Halsey is looking for food and shelter in Nelson County. Police said Halsey is around 5’8″ and 180 pounds, he has brown hair and green eyes. If you see him, you’re asked to call law enforcement right away.
