Lewis County resident arrested for allegedly assaulting, resisting, or impeding an officer at the U.S./Canadian Border

SYRACUSE, NY- A Lewis County resident stands accused of fleeing law enforcement at the U.S. & Canadian border in Alexandria Bay, NY.

According to the United States Attorney's Office Northern District of New York, Maddesyn Jones, 22, of Copenhagen, NY, has been charged by complaint with assaulting, resisting, or impeding an officer engaged in the performance of official duties.

First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Acting Special Agent in Charge of the HSI Buffalo Field Office Anthony Patrone, made the announcement.

At the Alexandria Bay Port of Entry, Jones allegedly defied lawful commands and fled from law enforcement.

During the chase, she lost control of her vehicle and came to rest in a ditch. She was subsequently taken into custody.

Jones was arraigned June 25th, 2026, in Syracuse, New York, before United States Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric.

“In the Northern District of New York, we have zero tolerance for those who endanger federal officers by refusing lawful commands and fleeing from them,” said First Assistant United States Attorney John Sarcone.

“As alleged, this defendant’s actions represent conduct that is unaligned with a nation of laws and Ms. Jones will be held accountable in the court of law.”

The charge filed against Jones carries a maximum sentence of 8 years in prison, a maximum term of supervised release of 3 years, and a maximum fine of $250,000.

A defendant’s sentence is imposed by a judge based on the particular statute(s) the defendant is convicted of violating, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other factors.

HSI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are investigating the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica N. Carbone is prosecuting the case.

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