Home » Matthew Lee Stewart Arrested in Sullivan Co. Horse Theft Case

Matthew Lee Stewart Arrested in Sullivan Co. Horse Theft Case

Two stolen horses found in Kentucky, suspect in custody

by Sophia Bennett

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. — The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office reports that two horses stolen from a stable in Blountville on September 3 have been recovered in Kentucky.

Authorities arrested 34-year-old Matthew Lee Stewart of Blountville in connection with the theft. Stewart faces multiple charges including burglary, theft valued between $10,000 and $60,000, two counts of animal cruelty, and money laundering.

Stewart is currently being held at the Sullivan County Jail.

You may also like

Leave a Comment

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read More

Privacy & Cookies Policy

Adblock Detected

Please support us by disabling your AdBlocker extension from your browsers for our website.