Lily Stewart’s Speeding Arrest Sparks Viral Frenzy and ‘Miss America’ Jokes
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| University of Georgia student and Alpha Chi Omega sorority member Lily Stewart was arrested after being caught speeding twice in a matter of minutes on March 8, police said. (Morgan County Sheriff's Office) - Image from: foxnews |
A University of Georgia sorority member’s beaming mugshot has set social media ablaze after her arrest for speeding, turning a routine traffic stop into an online sensation. Lily Stewart, part of Alpha Chi Omega, was nabbed twice in mere minutes on March 8, 2025, for pushing her 2021 Volvo XC40 well beyond the limit in Morgan County, Georgia, according to a Georgia State Police report shared with Fox News Digital.
The saga began when an officer clocked Stewart at 79 mph in a 55 mph zone. Issued a citation, she was back on the road—only to be pulled over again two minutes later, this time hitting 84 mph. “Given the excessive speeding and recent citation, I initiated another traffic stop,” the officer noted, detailing how he arrested her after explaining the reason. “Removing her from the roadway served to prevent further violations and potential accidents, ensuring the safety of other motorists.” The report underscored the “immediate danger” her driving posed.
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| Lily Stewart described her recent arrest in an interview with TMZ, calling it the "craziest experience." (lily.f.stewart Instagram) - Image from: foxnews |
But it’s Stewart’s mugshot—flashing a wide, unflappable smile—that stole the spotlight. Posted by the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, the image ricocheted across the internet, racking up comments like wildfire. “The only crime here is stealing my heart,” one user gushed. “Idc what she did, she’s innocent,” another declared, while a third demanded, “I don’t know what she did but free her.” Some even volunteered to spring her: “I’ll bail her out. What’s her booking number?” quipped one, with others joking, “You know her bond was posted before she got to the jail.”
Stewart leaned into the buzz, hopping on TikTok to share her favorite “unhinged” reactions alongside the now-iconic photo, captioning it, “You know her bond was posted before she got to the jail.” The internet dubbed her “Miss America,” with one commenter lamenting, “They done locked up Miss America.” Her poised look—pearls and all—only fueled the frenzy, echoing past viral mugshots like those of the Menendez brothers or “Hot Felon” Jeremy Meeks.
In a TMZ interview, Stewart called the ordeal “the craziest experience,” recounting how she was en route to a friend’s birthday party when it all went down. “I had no idea you could get arrested for speeding,” she admitted, noting she’s now a campus celebrity but has no plans to chase fame further. The ride to jail had a lighter side: after a stern start, the officer played “Walking on a Dream” by We the People from his playlist. “It was actually kind of funny, and I started to relax,” she said. Post-booking, she paid her bond, posed for the shot, and was driven to retrieve her towed car—a wild day she hopes never repeats.
From heart-stealing quips to bailout offers, Stewart’s viral moment has turned a speeding bust into a digital coronation, proving a smile can outshine even a rap sheet.