Allegheny Man Arrested for $40K in Unpaid Child Support

Michael Aniszewski was taken into custody after a bench warrant was issued for his failure to appear in court.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:34pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a handcuffed wrist against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the legal consequences of evading child support payments.A dramatic close-up of a suspect's wrist in handcuffs illustrates the legal consequences of evading child support payments.Philadelphia Today

The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office has arrested 59-year-old Michael Aniszewski for nearly $40,000 in unpaid child support. Aniszewski had been on the run since November 2024 when a bench warrant was issued after he failed to appear for a status conference on his child support case.

Why it matters

Unpaid child support is a serious issue that can have significant consequences for both the custodial parent and the child. This arrest highlights the efforts of law enforcement to hold non-custodial parents accountable for meeting their financial obligations.

The details

Detectives were able to track down Aniszewski on the North Side of Allegheny County and take him into custody without incident on Monday. He was then brought before a judge regarding the warrant and his unpaid child support.

  • A bench warrant was issued for Aniszewski in November 2024 when he failed to appear for a status conference.
  • Aniszewski was arrested by the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office on Monday.

The players

Michael Aniszewski

A 59-year-old man who owed nearly $40,000 in unpaid child support and had been on the run since a bench warrant was issued for his arrest in 2024.

Allegheny County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that tracked down and arrested Aniszewski on the outstanding warrant.

Kevin Kraus

The sheriff of Allegheny County whose office was responsible for Aniszewski's arrest.

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What’s next

Aniszewski will now have to appear before a judge to address the unpaid child support and the outstanding warrant.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the consequences for non-custodial parents who fail to meet their financial obligations, and the efforts law enforcement will take to hold them accountable.