NewsNBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) – Local NewsJuly 2, 2026Miami-Dade
New Jersey man arrested at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
A 47-year-old New Jersey man was arrested at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport following an altercation with a taxi employee over smoking regulations. During the arrest, deputies discovered controlled substances in the suspect's possession.
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The incident highlights enforcement of airport conduct policies and results in criminal charges for and drug possession for the individual involved.
Key Facts
- Paul Thomas Soltys was arrested on Tuesday outside Terminal 3 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
- The incident began as an argument between Soltys and a taxi employee regarding smoking near the taxi stand.
- Soltys faces a battery charge for allegedly grabbing the employee's arm and making verbal threats.
- Deputies discovered a clear plastic tube containing trace amounts of cocaine or cocaine base in the suspect's possession.
- Deputies discovered a baggie containing six pills of Oxycodone in the suspect's possession.
- Soltys was charged with battery, possession of cocaine, and possession of Oxycodone.
- Soltys is a resident of Sicklerville, New Jersey.
Who's Mentioned
personPaul Thomas Soltys“47-year-old suspect from Sicklerville, New Jersey, arrested at FLL.”locationFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport“Site of the incident outside Terminal 3.”other47“Age of the suspect.”organizationBroward Sheriff's Office“Authorities who responded to the incident and filed the arrest report.”