Man wanted in Columbus teen’s disappearance arrested

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One of two brothers wanted in the disappearance of a Columbus teenager late last month has been arrested and will be in court Tuesday.

Online court records show Mi’Quel D. Bowles, 18, is scheduled to be arraigned in Franklin County Municipal Court Tuesday morning on a felony obstruction of justice charge.

Bowles is currently being held in Franklin County Jail.

Columbus police named Bowles and his brother, 20-year-old Michael Tymeale Bowles, as people of interest in the disappearance of Imperial Stewart, 17, who was last seen on Sept. 20. Police said foul play is being investigated in Stewart’s disappearance.

During a Thursday press conference on Stewart’s disappearance, Columbus police Cmd. Mark Denner confirmed investigators found a black Chrysler the brothers had been seen in. While he noted forensic evidence was collected from the car, he did not share where the car was found.

Court records are not clear if the obstruction charge is connected to Stewart’s disappearance.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding Stewart’s disappearance to call 614-774-7825. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers by calling 614-461-8477.