Traffic Stop For Expired Plates Results in Arrest of Fugitive From Justice

On Friday at 8:06 p.m., Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop at Broadway and Lamine on a vehicle with expired plates.

The driver provided a false name to officers but was ultimately identified and a computer check through Joint Communications revealed that 62-year-old Mark William Stewart of Sedalia, was wanted on a Texas parole violation warrant.

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The warrant was confirmed and Stewart was arrested for being a fugitive from justice, and taken to the Pettis County Jail for a 24-hour hold.

He was also charged with identity theft.