The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department has arrested the man sought in connection with an indecent exposure incident on the Mississippi University of Women campus
Laterraance Stewart, 29, of 113 Poplar St., Columbus was arrested Sunday afternoon on Military Road, according the LCSO. Stewart was identified by multiple witnesses Wednesday and a warrant for his arrest was issued Thursday.
MUW Police had received “multiple reports” of the suspect, who apparently wore a backpack and glasses to blend in with students, and would loiter around buildings on campus. Whenever asked if he needed assistance, he would say he was waiting for a relative to get out of class, according to University Relations Executive Director Maridith Geuder.
Stewart faces misdemeanor charges of indecent exposure and profanity in a public space. Each charge carries an $500 bond and Stewart remains in custody at the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center. His court date is set for May 2 at the Lowndes County Justice Court.
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