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NewsNBC 6 South FloridaJuly 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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Why It Matters

The incident resulted in criminal charges for and drug possession, impacting the suspect's legal status and airport security operations.

Key Facts

  • Paul Thomas Soltys was arrested at Terminal 3 of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Tuesday.
  • The incident began as an argument between Soltys and a taxi employee regarding smoking near the taxi stand.
  • Soltys was charged with battery after allegedly grabbing the employee's arm and threatening him.
  • During a search of his belongings, deputies found a clear plastic tube containing trace amounts of cocaine or cocaine base.
  • Deputies also discovered a baggie containing six pills of Oxycodone in Soltys's possession.
  • Soltys faces charges of battery, possession of cocaine, and possession of Oxycodone.

Who's Mentioned

personPaul Thomas Soltys“The 47-year-old suspect from Sicklerville, N.J., who was arrested.”locationFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport“The location where the incident occurred.”organizationBroward Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident.”