Wanted by the Kentucky State Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

Louisville, KY - This morning ATF announced the issuance of a reward of $5000.00 for information leading to the arrest of ATF Fugitive STEPHEN HOWARD ANDERSON.

On Sunday, October 14, STEPHEN HOWARD ANDERSON, a 54 year old white male from Pulaski County, fired multiple gunshots at a Bell County Deputy Sheriff after fleeing from a traffic stop in Bell County. ANDERSON's abandoned vehicle was recovered near Middlesboro, Kentucky. A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of a large amount of ammunition and several pipe bombs. As a result of the search of ANDERSON's vehicle and a subsequent search of ANDERSON's residence in Pulaski County, federal explosives charges have been filed against ANDERSON in U.S District Court in the Eastern District of Kentucky. ATF is assisting the Kentucky State Police in the investigation.

ANDERSON is still at large and is considered armed and dangerous. Please refer to the attached wanted poster for more information.