motley, are you suggesting that these were pre-existing warrants?  Or are you suggesting that the mere act of floating down the river is criminal?  The reporter could have made it a bit more clear if the "warrants" were for pre-existing violations.  Or are you suggesting that floating down the river warrants the warrants?  By the way, I don't intend to tread on lawyers turf.  I speak only as a citizen and as you know we are supposed to live in a land governed by the people.