Eddie Garcia

The Great Texas Warrant Round Up is in progress this month. In this Bobcat
Update, Eddie Garcia tells us how San Marcos is participating.

Last weekend the warrant round up in San Marcos was a relatively quiet affair.
Authorities say one reason fewer people are being arrested is that word is
getting out about outstanding warrants. The city, for example, maintains a list
of warrants online. City Marshal Kenneth Bell says his office plans well in
advance of the round-up.
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People can avoid being arrested if they go -- when summoned -- to the San Marcos
Municipal Court. Often the lines at the court can be long, so plan accordingly.
Court Administrator Susie Garcia says those who have warrants against them
should expect to pay more, because usually that means they failed to appear in
court when scheduled.
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The marshals have assistance from the San Marcos Police Department on the day of
the warrant round up. Authorities show up at houses, apartments, work or even
classes to arrest people. They will then take the suspects to municipal court,
or, in some cases, jail.
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