Saturday, April 16, 2016

CRIME STOPPERS OF SIMCOE MUSKOKA DUFFERIN

1st Quarter Report January – March 2016

“Crime Stoppers is a partnership of the public, police and media which provides the community with a proactive Program to anonymously assist in solving crime and contributing to an improved quality of life”

During the 1st quarter of 2016 Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka received 428 new tips and more than 577 follow-ups to existing tips. These calls assisted the Police in clearing 91 cases resulting in 43 arrests and 122 charges were laid for a variety of offences including Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Highway Traffic Act.

Crime Stoppers tips helped the police to recover $206,000 in illegal drugs and property during the 1st quarter of 2016.

So far in 2016 the Crime Stoppers of Simoce-Dufferin-Muskoka Board approved $6470 in reward payments for successful tips. Since inception in 1987 that amount has grown to over $330,000 in rewards to Tipsters who have helped solve crimes in Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka.

Save the Dates: This year’s Crime Stoppers annual golf tournaments are May 29th 2016 at Simoro Golf Club and August 12th at Marlwood Golf Club. These Golf tournaments are our most important fund raising events. If you or your company are interested in a sponsorship opportunity supporting the Crime Stoppers Program or entering a foursome call our Administration office at 705-726-2237.

Ongoing at this moment are ticket sales for a Pedego City Commuter electric bicycle to be drawn at the annual Boston Pizza event in Wasaga Beach on June 6, 2016.

Crime Stoppers is always looking for new volunteers to be a part of our team either on our Board of Directors or on one of our locally focused community committees. Our volunteers organize fund raising events and promote Crime Stoppers in their respective communities. For more information about becoming a Crime Stoppers volunteer please visit our website www.crimestopperssdm.com

If you have information about a crime please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or go to www.tipsubmit.com to send a web tip. Remember to follow us on Twitter @crimeSDM and ‘Like’ us on Facebook.

Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Remember – Crime Doesn’t Pay – But Crime Stoppers Does!

Contact: Provincial Constable Chris Lewis Police Coordinator Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka

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