Teamwork Between Local Law Enforcement Agencies Results in the Arrest of a Chili Man

Friday, August 11th, 2023 -- 3:00 PM

On Thursday, August 10, 2023 at approximately 3:25 pm, Special Response Teams from the Clark County Sheriff’s Department, Wood County Sheriff’s Department and Marshfield Police Department conducted a coordinated operation to take Stephen Stewart, a 50-year-old Chili, WI resident, into custody.

Stewart had a body-only arrest warrant for failing to appear for a firearm surrender hearing in Wood County. In addition, Stewart had pending charges from several incidents occurring in the City of Marshfield related to Domestic Abuse including three counts of stalking, two counts of knowingly violate a domestic abuse injunction, harassment, disorderly conduct, fleeing an officer and recklessly driving.

With the collaboration of the area Special Response Teams, Stewart was successfully taken into custody without incident at his residence. Previous attempts to take Stewart into custody led to him fleeing Clark County Deputies and Marshfield Officers. The vehicle pursuits were discontinued due to the risk to the public, most recently in the City of Marshfield on the evening of Monday August 7.

Pending a medical clearance, he will be transported to the Wood County Jail. Charges are being requested through the Wood County District Attorney’s Office. Thank you to the Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department Tactical EMS unit and Marshfield Fire and Rescue Department for their continued assistance.

We also want to express our gratitude to the Clark County and Wood County Sheriff’s Department for their law enforcement partnerships and dedication to public safety.

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