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A Centerville woman faces a felony charge following a traffic stop in Pella Monday morning.

Tammy Jean Bradshaw, 52, was arrested and charged with Theft–Second Degree (Class D Felony) and Operating without Valid Driver’s License (Simple Misdemeanor).

According to the Pella Police Department, at approximately 7:30 am, a Pella Police officer observed a silver F-150 traveling northbound on Broadway Street near the intersection of Liberty Street. The vehicle was traveling at approximately 5 mph in a 25-mph zone. The officer observed the vehicle was impeding traffic, as there were four vehicles behind F-150. As the vehicle passed the officer, the driver appeared to be holding her head up with her arm, and was not wearing the required safety belt.

Police allege Bradshaw continued northbound to the four-way stop at the intersection of Franklin Street, remaining there for approximately 30 seconds, and then turned eastbound onto Franklin. She made a complete stop at a green light traffic signal while at the intersection of Main Street.

The officer requested a registration check through the Pella Police Dispatch Center, who advised the vehicle was reported stolen. Additional officers were requested, and a felony stop was completed on the vehicle near East 3rd Street. Bradshaw was the sole occupant, and was taken into custody without incident.

Further investigation revealed the vehicle was reported stolen on Sunday in Appanoose County.