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Posted: 11:05 PM Feb 16, 2010
Rockford Crime Stoppers 2/16
Earn some extra cash by providing information on the following four wanted suspects.
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The most commonly asked question when we talk about Crime Stoppers is "How do we keep you anonymous when you call?" We never ask your name, that's number one. We don't have caller ID and we give you a Crime Stoppers code number. That number will stay with you and identify you as the person who was calling. We never come in contact with our callers. And you'll use that number to give us further information or to collect your reward. Feel comfortable in calling Crime Stoppers because we never do ask your name. Now today I'm going to show you four individuals who are wanted on crimes that have been committed in the Greater Rockford area. If you know their location, call Crime Stoppers. John Staggers is wanted for unlawful use of a weapon. He's 33 years old, 5'8", 175 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Tiffany Williams is 25 years old. She's wanted for endangering the life of a child. She's 5'2" tall, 135 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Heather Becknell is wanted for burglary. Becknell is 39 years old. She's 5'5", 148 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes. And Matthew Neville is wanted for theft. Neville is 30. he's 6'1", 205 lbs., with brown hair and hazel eyes. Rockford Area Crime Stoppers wants encourage you to call police with information. And we also want to remind you. Something very important is happening on Channel 23 on Sunday nights at 10:00. They're presenting cold cases, or cases that have not been solved. They're homicides and we need that information if you have information on those cases. Tune in to Channel 23 on Sunday nights. Also call Crime Stoppers if you have information on the people you have just seen or have information or criminal activity that has taken place in the Greater Rockford Area. Call Crime Stoppers at 963-7867 or toll free at 1-888-769-STOP.
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What is Crime Stoppers? 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. |
| How does it work? 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. |
| $1000 REWARD
Callers with information about crimes can call the special Crime Stoppers phone numbers and anonymously give Crime Stoppers information. Each Caller is assigned a number, and if the tip results in an arrest, a reward will be paid. Rewards of up to $1000 will be presented for information that leads to an arrest. Crime Stoppers never asks your name. We do not have Caller ID. Paydates are twice a month.
QUICK 50 Students attending any school in Winnebago County can call the Crime Stoppers numbers and report any crime that has happened on school property involving students. Call to report any student bringing weapons, drugs or alcohol to school. If the information provided results in an arrest, a suspension or both, the caller will receive a reward of up to $50. View More Information on Their Website |
