CBP officers arrested Antonios Adly, 36, at New York's Rainbow Bridge after discovering a King County child molestation warrant. (Photo: NCSO)
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A routine border inspection led to the arrest of a Washington fugitive Nov. 9 when U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered an active felony warrant at the Rainbow Bridge crossing in Niagara Falls, New York.
Officers encountered Antonios Adly, 36, a U.S. citizen returning from Canada by bus at the Port of Buffalo. A records check through the National Crime Information Center flagged an active arrest warrant.
“Our frontline officers demonstrate unwavering vigilance and dedication to public safety every single day. This apprehension underscores the critical role our officers play in ensuring that fugitives are brought to justice and kept out of our communities.”
— Joseph Draganac, Port Director, Area Port of Buffalo
CBP officers escorted Adly to secondary inspection. There, they verified his identity and confirmed a warrant from the King County Sheriff’s Office in Seattle.
The warrant stems from Adly’s failure to appear on felony child molestation charges in Washington.
Officers processed Adly and transferred him to New York State Police custody as a fugitive from justice. He now faces extradition to Washington to address the outstanding warrant.
The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office booking records list Adly’s arrest on Nov. 9 at 4:42 a.m. The booking record lists two fugitive entries and no bail amount.
The CBP announcement identifies the underlying warrant as a failure-to-appear warrant tied to felony child molestation charges. The fugitive booking in New York does not represent a conviction on those Washington charges.
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