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Fugitive Sees 'Wanted' Post Of Himself, Makes Date To Turn Himself In

Anthony Akers, who was wanted for failure to comply with the terms of his probation, became an Internet sensation after exchanging a series of Facebook posts with police in Washington state.
Anthony Akers took a selfie as he turned himself in to police on Tuesday, after days of negotiating with Richland Police Department officials in Washington. The exchange captivated Facebook users.

Here's a new twist on the meet-cute story.

It's not so much a boy-meets-girl situation that ends in happiness as it is a cops-meet-fugitive sort of tale that ends in jail.

Last Wednesday, the Richland Police Department in Washington state posted a call-out for information on 38-year-old Anthony. According to the post, was the subject of a warrant for "failure to comply" with the terms of his probation.

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