(WNY News Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Peace Bridge border crossing apprehended a U.S. citizen with an active arrest warrant after he attempted to evade inspection by jumping a fence.
CBP officers encountered Jesse Smith, 30, after he entered the Peace Bridge Plaza from a non-authorized area, initially attempting to walk to Canada. Smith later changed course, re-entered the U.S. by jumping back over the fence, and was subsequently detained by CBP officers for further investigation.
During a secondary inspection, a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database check revealed that Smith was wanted by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office in Pennsylvania for a probation violation related to a prior charge of Driving While Ability Impaired by a Controlled Substance. Officers verified Smith’s identity and confirmed the warrant.
“Our CBP officers screen all travelers including apprehending those who deliberately attempt to evade inspection,” said Buffalo Port Director Gaetano Cordone. “I am proud of the commitment and dedication of our officers as they continue to keep our country and communities safe from wanted fugitives.”
Smith was processed by CBP and transferred to the Buffalo Police Department. He is currently held at the Erie County Sheriff’s Office in New York, awaiting extradition.
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