Suffolk County, NY – The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for a local man accused of failing to pay more than $149,000 in child support, according to authorities.
Officials identified the suspect as Willie Benson, also known as William Benson, who is wanted on a Family Court warrant under Article 4 for failure to pay child support. The warrant was issued on July 1, 2025, the department confirmed.
According to the sheriff’s office, Benson allegedly owes more than $149,000 in unpaid child support. Authorities said the 42-year-old stands 6 feet tall, weighs about 220 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair.
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office said Benson has been known to frequent both New York City and Charlotte, North Carolina, and investigators believe he may still be traveling between those areas.
Sheriff Dr. Errol D. Toulon Jr. urged anyone with information about Benson’s whereabouts to contact the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Warrant Squad at 631-853-5697 or email SCSOINVESTIGATIVESERVICES@suffolkcountyny.gov.
Authorities said all tips will remain confidential as investigators work to locate the suspect.
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