Saturday, June 14, 2025

Bench Warrant Issued for Ashland Man on Probation Violations


Schuylkill County detectives are seeking the whereabouts of a wanted Ashland man.

Kurt Michael Hartz, 36, of Ashland, currently has an active bench warrant for violating the terms of his probation.

Hartz is described as standing 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 185 pounds. His last known address is listed as 510 Oakland Avenue, Ashland, PA 17921.

Detectives say Hartz failed to report as directed to his probation officer, which led to the issuance of the warrant.

His original charges include Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine, Schedule II Drug – Misdemeanor), Possession of Marijuana (Schedule I Drug – Misdemeanor), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor).

The Schuylkill County District Attorney’s Office is urging anyone with information on Hartz’s whereabouts, or on any other fugitive in the county, to contact their office at 570-628-1350, or the Schuylkill County Tip Line at 570-624-3988. All information will be kept confidential.