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The idea, tried by county Sheriff Ron Bateman, has produced impressive results. Last year, his office sent letters to 446 people with warrants, saying refunds wouldn't be mailed until they settled their legal issues. The result: 345 people — 77 percent of those notified — turned themselves in, including some who faced criminal charges for assault, drugs and prostitution.
That has drawn attention from officials across the state.
"Everybody is all about money," said Washington County Sheriff Douglas Mullendore. "If they think they're going to lose a couple hundred dollars, they might as well turn themselves in."
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yeah right lets see I can either work or turn myself in and become a ward of the state and no longer have to worry about working! hey another democrat voter in the making!
ReplyDeleteHey Pd if u know the guys updated irs address go pu him for his warrent.???
ReplyDeleteBrilliant.
ReplyDeletelmao at 12:57 the kops are to busy to drive over there!
ReplyDeleteyou actually want them to do their job?
this is a great idea...most of these people probably don't live at the address they use for taxes the majority of the time....so why waste more tax dollars trying to chase them down...if they are dumb enough to respond to their taxes being held - I love it!
ReplyDeleteshould have been done years ago.
ReplyDeleteDon't go round em up, just take the money.
ReplyDeleteIt's always about money.