Winchester man arrested for robbery 

Published 10:30 am Wednesday, September 28, 2016

A Winchester man is facing felony robbery charges after allegedly pulling a knife on a witness.

Winchester Police were called to 109 Alabama St. about 9:15 p.m. Monday night for a burglary in progress. Witnesses told officers they saw the suspect running up the street, and located Hubert Dale Stewart in front of 142 Alabama St.

A witness told police she saw Stewart behind 109 Alabama St. looking in the windows with a flashlight and carrying a green bucket, according to court documents. Witnesses confronted Stewart, who ran down an alley behind the residence. When one of the witnesses caught up to the suspect, Stewart allegedly pulled a pocket knife and swung it at the witness several times, telling him to get back. Stewart then continued down the alley.

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When officers searched Stewart, they found a pocket knife, several flashlights and a multi-tool.

Stewart, 35, of 699 Railroad Lane, was arrested and charged with first-degree robbery.

Contact Fred Petke at fred.petke@winchestersun.com

About Fred Petke

Fred Petke is a reporter for The Winchester Sun, the Jessamine Journal and the State Journal. His beats include cops, courts, fire, public records, city and county government and other news. To contact Fred, email fred.petke@bluegrassnewsmedia.com or call 859-759-0051.

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