Rushville Man Arrested on Fugitive Warrant in Potter

Ulys G. Poore Jr. taken into custody on outstanding warrant from Virginia

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:07am

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Ulys G. Poore Jr., a 48-year-old man from Rushville, New York, was arrested on March 20 on an active fugitive warrant issued out of Lee County, Virginia. Poore was taken into custody at 5:23 p.m. on Ferguson Corners Road by the Yates County Sheriff's Office and transported to the Yates County Jail to await arraignment.

Why it matters

Fugitive warrants allow law enforcement to apprehend individuals who have fled a jurisdiction to avoid prosecution. This arrest highlights the coordination between local and state authorities to uphold the law and bring wanted individuals to justice.

The details

According to the Yates County Sheriff's Office, Ulys G. Poore Jr. was arrested on an active warrant issued out of Lee County, Virginia. Sgt. A. Garren and Deputy N. Fultz responded to the scene on Ferguson Corners Road and took Poore into custody at 5:23 p.m. Poore was then transported to the Yates County Jail to await arraignment on the charge of being a fugitive from justice.

  • Poore was arrested on March 20, 2026 at 5:23 p.m.

The players

Ulys G. Poore Jr.

A 48-year-old man from Rushville, New York who was arrested on an active fugitive warrant from Lee County, Virginia.

Yates County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that apprehended Poore and transported him to the county jail.

Lee County, Virginia

The jurisdiction that had issued the active warrant for Poore's arrest.

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What’s next

Poore will await arraignment on the fugitive from justice charge in the Yates County Jail.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the cooperation between local and state authorities to locate and apprehend individuals wanted on outstanding warrants, ensuring the proper administration of justice across jurisdictions.