Old Fort Man Faces Felony Charges Following Vehicle Theft and Jail Discovery

Old Fort -- April 14, 2026: A local man is behind bars following a series of events that began with a reported vehicle theft and ended with additional felony charges, according to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office, during his processing at the McDowell County Detention Center.Daniel Ted Stewart, 39, of Old Fort, was apprehended on April 7 after deputies with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported disturbance at a residence in the Old Fort area.The Initial IncidentUpon ar