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UPDATED: Bonney Lake Police Department Arrests Felon Featured on Washington’s Most Wanted
The Bonney Lake Police Department arrested Willard Steven Stewart Jr., 46, following a pursuit early Sunday evening.
Police sought Stewart for breaking a domestic violence protection order in Federal Way, committing another domestic violence crime in Sumner and a DUI in SeaTac, according to an article on the Washington’s Most Wanted website.
Stewart is described as a “high-violent offender” whose wrap sheet includes 10 previous felony convictions.
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The Bonney Lake Police Department Tweeted just after 6:15 p.m. on Sunday that they’d apprehended Willard Stewart in a Walmart parking lot.
One officer received minor injuries during the pursuit and apprehension.
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“Stewart is currently featured on Washington's Most Wanted. He is now being booked into the PC Jail. Officer being evaluated at hospital,” tweeted @BLPoliceDep.
The department updated at about 9:30 p.m. that the officer was seen by first responders and released at the scene and did not require transport to the hospital. Stewart was booked into Pierce County Jail.
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