Man Wanted on 19 Warrants in Bentleyville

Police searching for Spencer Hatherley, 36, with outstanding warrants in multiple counties

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:39pm

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Police in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania are searching for Spencer Hatherley, a 36-year-old man wanted on 19 outstanding warrants out of Washington, Beaver and Allegheny counties. Hatherley has traffic and non-traffic warrants for failure to appear in court, failure to respond to citations, failure to pay citations, and undeliverable summons.

Why it matters

Warrants for failure to appear in court and pay citations are common issues that law enforcement agencies face, highlighting the challenges of holding repeat offenders accountable and the need for more effective systems to ensure people show up for their legal obligations.

The details

According to Bentleyville police, Spencer Hatherley has 19 outstanding warrants across three different counties in western Pennsylvania. The warrants include traffic violations as well as more serious charges for failure to appear in court and failure to pay citations.

  • The warrants for Spencer Hatherley were issued over an unspecified period of time.

The players

Spencer Hatherley

A 36-year-old man from Bentleyville, Pennsylvania who is wanted on 19 outstanding warrants across three counties.

Bentleyville Police Department

The local law enforcement agency in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania that is searching for Spencer Hatherley and asking the public for information on his whereabouts.

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What’s next

Police are urging anyone with information on Spencer Hatherley's location to contact their tip line at 724-239-2701.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down and holding accountable individuals with multiple outstanding warrants, underscoring the need for more robust systems to ensure people fulfill their legal obligations.