Dec 10, 2004 By Jennifer Harr 2 min read

The publication of a state police warrant list in two local papers netted 50 people with outstanding charges. Some of the people came forward after the lists were printed, others were picked up after friends, family members or anonymous tipsters called police, said trooper Juan Curry, who organized the effort.

“Wanted persons need to be aware that once their name appears in the paper, not only are the police looking for them, but also the thousands of eyes from citizens,” Curry said Thursday.

The warrants ranged from outstanding summary traffic citations to felony forgery charges and reached back to 1998, Curry said. About 170 names appeared on the list.

Some people called police to turn themselves in simply because they didn’t want their names appearing in the paper, Curry said.

“One individual called from Louisiana, after his mother told him that she had read his name in the local paper. He is now making arrangements for his surrender,” Curry said.

Another person on the list called police after her pharmacist told her that her name appeared in the paper.

“People need to understand that if they call in to take care of their warrants, arrangements can be made to avoid being arrested,” Curry said.

The lists ran last week. Curry said police plan to release an updated list for publication in the near future.

In the meantime, anyone with additional information can contact the barrack’s warrant officer at 724-415-1207. If the information requires immediate response, call the barracks directly at 724-439-7111, Curry said.