Jefferson County man accused of killing wife is arrested near Cape Girardeau

FESTUS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A Festus, Mo. man is facing charges, accused of shooting and killing his wife.

Todd Capstick, 55, is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action.

Police say he shot and killed his wife, Dawn Capstick, 56, at their home in the 3100 block of Highway 61 around 9:00 a.m. Thursday before he fled south on I-55.

Authorities say US Marshals arrested Todd Capstick around 10:00 a.m. during a traffic stop just after 10:00 a.m. Thursday.

He is being held in the Jefferson County Jail without bond.