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Fugitive still at large after Stewart Co. search, porch encounter

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STEWART COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) — A fugitive remains at large after running from a traffic stop, according to Sheriff Frankie Gray.

Fugitive still at large after Stewart Co. search, porch encounter
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Deputies said the suspect knocked on an elderly woman’s door overnight in the area of Old Highway 79 and Bellwood Hollow Road, asking for help. She confronted him with a shotgun and he fled.

The incident is linked to a Wednesday stop where the driver was arrested. The search led to a temporary school lockdown.

Authorities said the suspect is not believed to be armed and is not considered dangerous, but residents should stay alert and call 911 with any sightings.

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