PITTSBURGH, PA - Sheriff William P. Mullen announces the arrest of James Temple, 52 years of age from the northern section of Allegheny County.  Temple was wanted on a bench warrant that was issued in February of 2008 by the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.  Temple had failed to appear for a hearing related to child support matters owing over $111,000.00 in arrearages.  When initial efforts to locate him had failed, Temple was subsequently placed on the Sheriff’s Office “Most Wanted” list landing him in the top three.

At approximately 8:30 am on Thursday, December 3, 2009, detectives from the Investigations Division of the Sheriff’s Office, concluded a lengthy investigation when they managed to locate Temple residing at a home on Crawford Run Road in West Deer Township.  Temple surrendered without incident and was transported directly to the Family Courts Building to face a family court judge.

For a photograph of Temple or to review any of the sheriff’s office “Most Wanted” individuals, please visit our web site at www.SheriffAlleghenyCounty.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DECEMBER 3, 2009

CONTACT: Sergeant Michael Scherbanic, 412-350-4714

SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES TRACK DOWN FUGITIVE
OWING OVER $100,000 IN BACK CHILD SUPPORT