WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – A late-night alarm call led police to arrest a city man wanted in New York after he allegedly gave officers a false identity and was later found carrying drug paraphernalia.
Police said the incident began around 11:30 p.m. on September 18, when officers responded to a business alarm on South Main Street. At the scene, they encountered 22-year-old Shateek Telfair of Wilkes-Barre, who was loitering outside the business.
During questioning, investigators said Telfair initially gave a false name. Officers were able to verify his true identity and learned that he was wanted on an active warrant issued by the New York City Police Department.
Telfair was taken into custody. Police said a search incident to arrest uncovered drug paraphernalia in his possession. He was transported to city headquarters for processing and arraignment on charges of fugitive from justice and false identification to law enforcement.
Key Points
- Police responded to a business alarm on South Main Street late Thursday night.
- Officers said 22-year-old Shateek Telfair gave a false name before his true identity was confirmed.
- Telfair was wanted in New York and was found with drug paraphernalia during his arrest.
A routine alarm check ended with a fugitive in handcuffs on South Main Street.
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