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Posted: 8:43 PM Aug 9, 2011
Rockford Crime Stoppers 8/9
A Hit and Run in June remains unsolved over two months later. Hopefully you can help Winnebago County Deputies change that.
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Today we need your help to solve a personal injury hit and run accident which took place in Machesney Park at the intersection of North 2nd Street and Harlem Road, on Sunday, July 3rd at approximately 1:50 AM.
The investigation by the Winnebago County Sheriffs police indicates a motorcycle operated by a male with a female passenger was north bound on North 2nd Street proceeding through the intersection, when without warning, a silver colored southbound vehicle began to turn left onto Harlem Road and struck the motorcycle, causing it to crash. The offending vehicle driver never stopped and fled the scene eastbound on Harlem Road. The cycle driver had minor injuries but the 21 year old passenger sustained severe injuries to her left leg. The offending vehicle is described as a Silver Ford Mustang or like sized vehicle, which may have front end damage with black paint on the damaged area. It was occupied by two persons.
If you have information regarding the incident or have informaton on other criminal activity or wanted subjects throughout the Winnebago County Area, please call Crime Stoppers at 963-7867 or toll free at 1-888-769-STOP. Remember when you call we never ask your name, our phones do not have caller ID and we do pay cash rewards up to $1,000.
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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 |
