Saturday, June 22, 2024

Schuylkill County Detectives Seek Man Who Failed to Appear for a Preliminary Hearing



Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locate a man that was last known to reside in Girardville.

Juan Evangel Arias-Pena, age 34, has an active warrant for his arrest after failing to appear in court for a preliminary hearing.

Juan Evangel Arias-Pena failed to appear at Magisterial District Office 21-3-05 for a Preliminary Hearing on October 19, 2023. The original charges in this case are Flight to Avoid Apprehension/Trial/Punishment – Misdemeanor 2, Evading Arrest or Detention of Foot – Misdemeanor 2, Driving while license is Suspended/Revoked pursuant to DUI – Summary, and Refusal to Comply with Inspection Laws- Summary.

Last known address for Juan Evangel Arias-Pena was 26 East Ogden Street, Girardville, PA 17935

He is described as a White, Hispanic male, 5 feet 9 inches in height and weighs approximately 180 lbs. 

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Juan Evangel Arias-Pena or any other fugitive in Schuylkill County, is asked to call the District Attorney’s Office at 570-628-1350, or Schuylkill County Tip Line at 570-624-3988. 

All information received will remain confidential.