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NewsNBC 6 South Florida – Broward County TagJuly 2, 2026Broward

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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Why It Matters

The incident highlights enforcement of airport conduct policies and results in criminal charges for and drug 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 a verbal argument between Soltys and a taxi employee regarding smoking near the taxi stand.
  • Soltys is accused of grabbing the taxi employee's arm and making verbal threats.
  • Deputies discovered a clear plastic tube containing trace amounts of cocaine or cocaine base in Soltys's possession.
  • Deputies discovered a baggie containing six Oxycodone pills in Soltys's possession.
  • Soltys faces criminal charges for 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, N.J., arrested at FLL.”organizationBroward Sheriff's Office“Authorities who responded to the incident and filed the arrest report.”locationFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport“Site of the incident outside Terminal 3.”