Venezuelan Man Arrested at Peace Bridge on Stolen Vehicle and Warrant Charges
Buffalo, NY – A 32-year-old Venezuelan man, Naxer Acevedo Escalona, was arrested at the Peace Bridge after being found in possession of a stolen vehicle and facing active felony warrants in Colorado.
According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Escalona was driving a 2016 Nissan Altima when he was stopped for a routine inspection. During the inspection, it was discovered that the vehicle had been reported stolen to the Chicago Police Department.
Further investigation confirmed Escalona’s identity and revealed that he was wanted by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado on charges of armed robbery and vehicle theft.
Escalona was arrested by CBP officers and turned over to the Buffalo Police Department, where he is currently being held pending extradition to Colorado.