State Police Apprehend Fugitive Wanted In New York

Today at approximately 2:45 a.m., Troopers assigned to the State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section (VFAS), the State Police STOP Team, the State Police Milton Barracks, Special Agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and members of the Braintree Police Department arrested 65-year old fugitive Michael W. Niebling who was wanted for distributing child pornography.

At approximately 11:30 p.m. on October 18, 2007 members of VFAS developed information that Niebling was in a room at the Motel 6 on Union St. in Braintree. Members of the Massachusetts State Police STOP Team and Special Agents from U.S. Immigrations responded to that location. At approximately 2:30 a.m. this morning it was confirmed that Niebling was alone in the room and a dynamic entry was made by the State Police STOP Team. Neibling was arrested without incident. He is currently held in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Earlier this week Niebling fled to avoid prosecution for possession and distribution of child pornography. Niebling failed to appear in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York on Oct. 16, 2007, as ordered. A federal judge issued a warrant for his arrest. Niebling was living near Albany, N.Y. when he was charged with distribution of child pornography.

No further information is available at this time.

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