OLD LYME, CT (WFSB) – Police have arrested a fugitive wanted in Tennessee on multiple charges of sexual assault involving a minor.

The fugitive was identified as 30-year-old Kody Tyler Stewart.

Troopers were asked for help finding Stewart Monday morning. Officials believed he lived in Old Lyme.

Police said he had firearms at this residence.

State troopers watched the home and anticipated Stewart would return Tuesday.

They returned to the residence Tuesday morning and arrested Stewart.

Officers said Stewart had an unsecured and unregistered firearm at the residence that was easily accessible to a child living in the home.

He was charged with violating a fugitive’s justice bond with bail set at $500,000.

Stewart was charged separately with risk of injury to a minor and first degree. He was also given a $10,000 bond.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.

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