Trenton — A 42-year-old New York woman sought on an active custodial interference warrant was taken into custody in Trenton, Georgia, after authorities located her and her two children living in a shed, officials said.
Arrest after interstate search
Federal marshals located Nicole A. Koschuk and the two children on Aug. 11, according to a statement from the New York State Police. Koschuk was arrested on a warrant issued by the Wyoming County Court, which charges her with first-degree custodial interference.
After being detained in Dade County, Koschuk was turned over to the Dade County Sheriff’s Office and faces extradition back to New York, officials said. The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation at SP Amity is coordinating the inquiry with multiple law enforcement agencies and social services providers as the investigation continues.
Children found in good health; care arranged locally
Authorities reported that the two children were found to be in good health. They were placed in the custody of the Dade County Department of Family and Children’s Services, which will care for them until they can be returned to their legal custodian, the New York State Police said.
Officials did not disclose the children’s ages or provide additional details about the conditions inside the shed beyond saying the children were in good health. Investigators also said they are looking into whether anyone assisted Koschuk in the alleged custodial interference.
Ongoing multiagency investigation
The case remains under active investigation. Agencies involved include the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the U.S. Marshals Service and local law enforcement in Dade County. Social services agencies in Georgia are involved in the welfare and temporary care of the children.
Authorities have not released a timeline for extradition or detailed charging documents that would explain the underlying circumstances that led to the warrant from Wyoming County.
Local context and practical information
Custodial interference is treated seriously when a party removes or withholds a child from a lawful custodian. When incidents cross state lines, federal and state agencies often work together to locate individuals and ensure children’s safety.
- Where found: Trenton, Dade County, Georgia
- Date located: Aug. 11
- Person arrested: Nicole A. Koschuk, 42
- Charges: First-degree custodial interference (Wyoming County Court, NY)
- Children: Two, reported in good health; placed with Dade County DFCS
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date located | Aug. 11 |
| Custodial agency | Dade County Department of Family and Children’s Services |
| Law enforcement agencies | New York State Police BCI (SP Amity), U.S. Marshals, Dade County Sheriff's Office |
Residents with information relevant to the investigation have not been asked publicly to come forward, and authorities have not released additional details about whether others have been interviewed or face potential charges related to assistance in the alleged interference.
The New York State Police said the investigation is continuing and that Koschuk will be extradited to New York to face the outstanding warrant. Local officials in Dade County declined to provide further comment beyond confirming custody of the children and the transfer of Koschuk into local law enforcement custody pending extradition.
As the case moves forward, custody proceedings, any criminal prosecutions, and the process of returning the children to their legal custodian will follow separate civil and criminal procedures in New York and Georgia jurisdictions.
This report will be updated as more verified information becomes available from the agencies handling the case.
