CHAMPLAIN, CMC – The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency says officers at the Port of Champlain border crossing in Upstate New York have arrested a Haitian national wanted for aggravated assault-strangulation in Virginia.
According to CBP officers, they encountered Christalin Morelus, a 21-year-old male citizen of Haiti, after being refused entry into Canada.
During his primary inspection, CBP said the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) indicated that Morelus was wanted in Virginia for felony aggravated assault-strangulation.
Morelus was taken into custody by officers and escorted to the secondary examination area for further investigation.
It said officers verified the identity of Morelus and confirmed the Virginia Fairfax County Police Department arrest warrant.
“Thanks to the diligence and enforcement focus of our officers, we were able to identify and apprehend an individual wanted for a serious crime,” said Champlain Port Director Steve Bronson.
“This arrest underscores the critical role that CBP plays in protecting our communities and ensuring that those who pose a threat to public safety are brought to justice,” he added.
Morelus was processed by officers and turned over to the New York State Police as a Fugitive from Justice.
He is currently being held, awaiting extradition.
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