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Posted: 10:36 PM Nov 17, 2009
Rockford Crime Stoppers 11/17
Help find the following four wanted suspects and you could earn a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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Rockford area Crime Stoppers is successful because you take the time to call with information. If you have any information on individuals who are wanted, think you have information on criminal activity throughout the greater Rockford area, take the time to call Crime Stoppers. We never ask your name. Our phones don't have caller ID. And of course we're going to pay you a cash reward of up to $1,000 for your information. Today I'm going to show you four individuals who are wanted on various crimes that's been committed throughout the greater Rockford area. If you know their locations, give us a call. The first two suspects are wanted for theft. Patrick Sweat is 23 years old. He's 6'0", 155 lbs., with blond hair and green eyes. Shane Hobbs is 35. He's 6'1", 315 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. The last two subjects are wanted for narcotics violations. Ollie Harvey is 40 years old. He's 6'8", 315 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. And Christopher Martinez is 23 years old. He's 5'9", 180 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. The four people you have just seen are just a few of the people who are wanted for criminal offenses that have been committed throughout the greater Rockford area. You tune into Channel 23 at 6 and 10 and also Wednesday's at noon, and we'll show you those individuals. In the meantime if you want to see other people who are wanted, look to rockfordareacrimestoppers.com. Our fugitive alert bulletin is featured along with other people who are wanted for crimes. Call Crime Stoppers at 963-7867 or toll free at 1-888-769-STOP.
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Rockford Area Crime Stoppers was founded in 1981 as a cooperative effort by citizens, civic leaders, the media and law enforcement officials to promote community involvement and welfare. The primary purpose of the program is to reduce crime and create a safer living environment by offering cash rewards to individuals who provide information which is used by law enforcement authorities in their efforts to identify criminal activity, solve crimes, recover stolen property and apprehend fugitives. Thus creating the impression to potential offenders the possibility of getting away with a crime is greatly reduced. The Crime Stoppers Program is managed by the Winnebago County Sheriff's office Crime Stopper Division, which is located in the Public Safety Building. The city of Rockford helps pay part of the operating costs of the Division which is staffed by one full time Deputy who acts as the program coordinator, Richard Gambini, and one full time assistant who is employed by Crime Stoppers. View more information on their website. |
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People with information regarding criminal activity and fugitive locations are often reluctant to talk to law enforcement officials because they fear retaliation. The Crime Stoppers Program is designed to protect the identity of callers who are never asked their name when they give information, and we do not use caller ID. The caller is assigned a code number, which is used on the information file, and the referral sheet is forwarded to the appropriate agency for the follow up investigation. Callers also use their code to check on the status of the case, add information to the case, report other criminal activity, and to collect their reward. Crime Stoppers pays a cash reward up to $1,000.00 when an arrest is made or a crime is solved as a result of the caller's information. The amount of payment to the Crime Stopper caller is determined by the program coordinator and the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors who meet twice monthly to set the rewards. |
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