Agent William Ross Stewart, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, Oklahoma

Agent William Ross Stewart

Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, Oklahoma

End of Watch Wednesday, May 8, 1985

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William Ross Stewart

Agent William Stewart was shot and killed as he and members of the Woodward Police Department conducted a narcotics operation at a local chain restaurant.

Agent Stewart and one of the detectives approached the suspect, who was sitting in a van parked in the parking lot. As the three talked, the man fired a 12 gauge shotgun, killing Agent Stewart and wounding the detective.

The suspect fled the scene and buried the shotgun. He was arrested a short time later, and the murder weapon was recovered. The man was convicted of Agent Stewart's murder and sentenced to life in prison. He has a parole hearing in November 2016.

Agent Stewart had served with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control for 3 and a half years and previously served with the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office. He is survived by three daughters and a granddaughter.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 3 years, 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun; 12 gauge
Offender Sentenced to life

narcotics

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I first met Bill in 1977 while working in the Mendocino County court system. Then I went to work for the DA's office where Bill, Doug and I wrote Search Warrants until the wee hours. He was a special friend until May 8, 1985. I miss him to this day. Love you forever buddy. Until we meet again. Rest in peace.

Judi Nissen
MCSO

August 9, 2024