Accused child rapist arrested in stolen car in Kingston

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An accused child rapist wanted in Philadelphia was arrested after he was caught in a stolen car smoking marijuana, police stated.

According to the Kingston Police Department, on Thursday around 9:00 a.m., Chief Kotchik was notified of a parking issue on South Atherton Avenue.

Once on the scene officers said they found a stolen car, with a man inside, identified as Dadaji Early, 53, of Philadelphia, who was actively smoking marijuana

Police said Early immediately fled the car and tried to flee the scene when he saw officers approaching.

Early was eventually arrested and he was found to be listed as armed and dangerous with an active arrest warrant out of Philadelphia, officers reported. Investigators stated Early was wanted for the alleged rape of a 7-year-old child.

Early was arraigned at the Luzerne County Central Court and denied bail for being a flight risk and a threat to the community.

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