January 2015 News Flash
 


                                 
     
 
 
 
 

Special Announcement

                                                                                        

NEW COMMUNITY POLICING AWARENESS

BILLBOARD UNVEILED

 

 

Lake County Crime Stoppers, the Lake County Metropolitan Enforcement Group (LCMEG), and Clear Channel Outdoor have teamed up again creating a New Community Policing Awareness Billboard with a focus this year on Drugs (Heroin),Gangs, Guns, Human Trafficking, Teenage Prostitution, Crimes Against Children, Violent Crimes, Sex Offenders and Wanted Fugitives.  This is the twelfth in a series of Billboards to promote public awareness.  The location of this year’s billboard is on the Northeast Corner of Washington and West Streets, Waukegan, Illinois.  This ties-in with our other Community Policing and Crime Prevention Awareness programs which are presented by Law Enforcement Agencies in Lake County, Illinois. On our streets today, approximately Six out of Ten children are solicited for illegal drugs (especially heroin), in and around the Lake County, Illinois area. It should also be known that many young females are solicited to get into the prostitution arena doing sexual favors for money. 

 

This is a call out to Parents, Educators and Concerned Citizens whereas to BE AWARE, PROTECT OUR CHILDREN, GET INVOLVED, AND REMAIN ANONYMOUS.

 

If you have information regarding these types of crimes or any other felony crimes or unwanted fugitives, contact Lake County Crime Stoppers at 847-662-2222. Cash rewards up to $1,000.00 are paid for information that leads to an arrest; and, remember we want your information, NOT YOUR NAME.  See Something, Hear Something, Say Something; and, remember Crime Doesn’t Pay, But Crime Stoppers does. 

 

The program is a collaboration of Lake County Crime Stoppers, the Lake County Metropolitan Enforcement Group (LCMEG), and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

 

Roycealee J. Woods, Regional Superintendent of Lake County Schools assists in the distribution of various Gun Stopper and Drug Safety School Posters, along with other information to schools.  She reviews the information for its merit and noteworthiness for the schools before distribution to the schools of Lake County, Illinois.

 

                   Our thanks goes out to everyone involved in this ongoing Community Policing and Crime
                   Prevention Awareness program
 
 
 
JANUARY 2015 
 
 
HAS BEEN PROCLAIMED AS 
CRIME STOPPERS OF LAKE COUNTY MONTH IN ILLINOIS
BY GOVERNOR PAT QUINN
 
 


DID YOU KNOW 
 
                           
LAKE COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS
                          
HAS BEEN SERVING  LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR OVER 31 YEARS 
 
 
"1983 TO 2015"
 
                                 
                          Crime of the Week
(January 26, 2015)

WANTED FUGITIVE  

Lake County Crime Stoppers and the Lake County Sheriff's Office / Warrants Division are seeking your help in learning the whereabouts of a Frank C. Walsh a Wanted Fugitive.

Lake County Crime Stoppers and the Lake County Sheriff's Office would like to remind everyone to call when suspicious activity or a suspicious person is observed, and do not try to confront suspicious subjects yourself.

If you have any information about this crime or any other felony crime or felony fugitive, contact Crime Stoppers at 847-662-2222.

Also, abuse of the elderly is a crime, so lets not forget to report this type of crime as well.

If your information leads to an arrest you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00 dollars.
 
See Something, Hear Something, Say Something; and remember,"Crime Doesn't Pay; But Crime Stoppers Does"
 
Crime Stoppers wants your information - NOT Your Name. 
 
For other information etc., check out Lake County Crime Stoppers Web Site: 
 
lakecountycrimestoppers.com 
                                     
 
 
                                       
                               Crime of the Week
 
(January 6, 2015)
 
WANTED FUGITIVE 


Lake County Crime Stoppers and the Lake County Sheriff's Office / Warrants Division are seeking your help in the whereabouts of a Cecil A. Davis a Wanted Fugitive..
 
Cecil A. Davis, Male Black, DOB: 02-26-1993, Height: 6' - 01", Weight: 130 Pounds, Brown Hair and Blue Eyes is wanted on Two Warrants in Lake County, Illinois.  The Outstanding Warrants are for Burglary and Obstructing Justice.
Lake County Crime Stoppers and the Waukegan Police Department would
like to remind everyone to call when suspicious activity or a suspicious person
is observed, and do not try to confront suspicious subjects yourself. 
If you have any information about this crime or any other felony crime or felony fugitive, contact Crime Stoppers at 847-662-2222. 

If your information leads to an arrest you could be eligible for a cash
reward of up to $1,000.00 dollars.
 
See Something, Hear Something, Say Something, and remember  "Crime Doesn't Pay; But Crime Stoppers Does" 
 
Crime Stoppers wants your information - NOT Your Name 

Also, abuse of the elderly is a crime, so let's not forget to report this type of crime as well. .

For other information etc., check our Lake County Crime Stoppers Web Site:
 
 
Special Announcement
(December 31, 2014) 
 

         STATE OF ILLINOIS PROCLAMATION


  Pat Quinn, Governor of the State of Illinois signed a
                        Proclamation Proclaiming;



                            January 2015,

        CRIME STOPPERS OF LAKE COUNTY      

MONTH IN ILLINOIS

With the start of the New Year 2015 and the close of 2014, Andy Anderson, Executive Director, Lake County Crime Stoppers, would like to announce that Pat Quinn, Governor of the State of Illinois, and Jesse White, Secretary of State have proclaimed January 2015 as Crime  Stoppers of Lake County Month in Illinois.

On the Twenty – Third Day of December, in the Year of our Lord, Two Thousand and Fourteen, and of the State of Illinois, One Hundred and Ninety-Six, the proclamation was signed, along with the Great Seal of the State of Illinois affixed to it.

Now that 2014 is behind us and 2015 begins, the New Year will again undoubtedly bring many more technological advances for Law Enforcement, Lake County Crime Stoppers and all the people of Lake County to conquer.  Lake County Crime Stoppers looks forward to meeting all those challenges with each and every community within Lake County. 

Lake County Crime Stoppers, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and your local Police Departments would like to remind everyone to call when suspicious activity is observed and do not try to confront suspicious subjects yourself. 

If you have any information about a felony crime or felony fugitive contact Crime Stoppers at 847-662-2222.

Callers are reminded that they do not have to identify themselves and that they
are assigned a secret coded number when they surrender information.

If your information leads to an arrest you could be eligible for a Cash Reward of up to $1,000.00 dollars.

See Something, Hear Something, Say Something, and Remember "Crime Doesn't Pay; But Crime Stoppers Does" 

Crime Stoppers wants your information - NOT YOUR NAME. 

The following are the Lake County Crime Stoppers statistics from January 2014 through December 2014.

                                 Overall Calls Received ............889
                                 Bona fide Calls Logged ...........258
                                 Cases Closed .............,,...........362
                                 Arrests .....................................115
                                 Drugs Seized ............$ 100,118.73
                                 Property Recovered ... $ 35,842.00
                                 Total Recovery ......... $ 133,030.75
                                 Weapons (Guns Only) ...............17
                                 Cash Rewards .............$20,350.00

 It should also be noted that since the start of Lake County Crime Stoppers
 on April 26, 1983 through December 2014, they have led Law Enforcement  Officers to more than $28 Million worth of contraband and stolen property.
 Now for the actual cash rewards paid during the same time frame; well,
 that figure is $ 965,548.00.


     Information regarding the Lake County Crime Stoppers - Gun Stoppers
     programs can be obtained by calling 847-662-2222. 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
     evenings and on weekends an automatic answering device is used to
     record any information people want to leave. Other additional information
     can be found on the Lake County Crime Stoppers Web Site which is
     lakecountycrimestoppers.com  


     

 

 
Crime of the Week 
(December 29, 2014)
 
WANTED FUGITIVE 
 
Lake County Crime Stoppers and the Lake County Sheriff's Office / Warrants
Division are seeking your help in learning the whereabouts of a Timothy M. Stephens a Wanted Fugitive.
 
Timothy M. Stephens, Male White, DOB: 02-27-1960, Height: 6' - 03", Weight: 205 lbs, Brown Hair and Brown Eyes is wanted on a Warrant in Lake County, Illinois.  The Outstanding Warrant is for Driving Under the Influence.
 
Lake County Crime Stoppers and the Lake County Sheriff's Office would like 
to remind everyone to call when suspicious activity or a suspicious person is 
observed and do not try to confront the suspicious subject yourself.
 
If you have any information about this crime or any other felony crime or felony fugitive, contact Crime Stoppers at 847-662-2222.  
 
Also, abuse of the elderly is a crime, so let's not forget to report this type of crime as well.
 
If your information leads to an arrest you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00 dollars. 
 
See Something, Hear Something, Say Something; and remember Crime Doesn't Pay; But Crime Stoppers Does"
 
Crime Stoppers wants your information - NOT YOUR NAME
 
For other information etc., check out Lake County Crime Stoppers Web Site:
lakecountycrimestoppers.com    
  
 
 
 
Special Announcement 
 (October  14, 2014)
 
Crime Stoppers, law enforcement join with schools to fight drugs

 
Lake County Crime Stoppers, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the Mundelein Police Department, Lake County Regional Office of Education and the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office announced that the crime and drug prevention rulers for Lake County’s public middle-school and high-school students have been delivered.

 

“This project was funded in part by Lake County Crime Stoppers as well as from drug asset forfeiture accounts. The monies seized from drug dealers is helping to educate our youth on the dangers of drugs. It is a wonderful thing when you can reach over 70,000 children on their dime,” said State’s Attorney Michael Nerheim.

“We are grateful for the partnership with the schools, this is an important message. Although, we still believe the strongest message is the one that comes from parents,” said Sheriff Mark Curran.

The entities involved in the production of the rulers are most concerned that students are provided with information that can be utilized in crime and drug prevention. The misuse and abuse of prescription medication and heroin is increasing. As a result, it was felt that students in Lake County’s public middle schools and high schools need to be reminded that Lake County Crime Stoppers is available to hear their voices. It is important for youth to report crimes that occur within their communities.

“Taking measures to ensure our youth are educated on the dangers of drug use is a vital first step to keeping them safe. These rulers are a simple yet ever-present reminder of those dangers. Mundelein was happy to partner with the States Attorney’s Office, Crime Stoppers, and the Sheriff’s Office on this important initiative,” said Mundelein Police Chief Eric J. Guenther.

Crime Stoppers is a program separate from the emergency telephone number 911 system and allows a member of the community to provide anonymous information about criminal activity, without the fear of reprisal, apathy or reluctance to get involved. It thereby allows the person to provide crime solving assistance to the authorities without being directly involved in the investigation process.

Lake County Crime Stoppers is a resource of local law enforcement departments, the FBI and the U.S. Marshals Service. Law enforcement cannot solve all the crimes on their own, forensic science and investigative skills are vital, along with information from the public. Crime Stoppers recognizes that someone other than criminals may have information about crime. The program provides anonymity (callers are given a code number instead of being asked for their name, and calls are not traced or recorded) and pays cash rewards when their information leads to an arrest.

All students in the Lake County area are urged to immediately contact Crime Stoppers at (847) 662-2222 to report information on any person who possesses illegal drugs especially “Heroin that Kills” in a public place.
   
 
 
 
 
 


Large Reward   
$$$$$ 

Lake County Crime Stoppers and the Lake County Sheriff's Office / Criminal Investigation Division are seeking your assistance in the homicide investigation of Harry Dahms.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is investigating the homicide of Harry Dahms of unincorportated Newport Township from June 1, 2012.



Harry Dahms -- 68 years old                                 Vehicle Belonging To Mr. Dahms


Mr. Dahms was last seen at his residence on May 31, 2012. He was last seen 
wearing a black long sleeve shirt, khaki cargo shorts and tan work boots. 

Mr. Dalms was known to frequent the TA Truck Stop and Toor's Truck Stop on I-94
at Russell Road BP Gas Station at 8011 Sheridan Road in Kenosha, Wisconsin,
the Bristol Route 45 Diner in Bristol, Wisconsin and the Restaurant 45 North in 
unincorporated Antioch Township. 

Anyone who may have seen Mr. Dahms (or his vehicle) on or after May 31, 2012
or has any information about this crime is urged to call the Lake County Sheriff's Office at 847-377-4250 or the Lake County Crime Stoppers at 847-662-2222. 
See Something, Hear Something, Say Something; and, remember "Crime Doesn't Pay; But Crime Stoppers Does"
Lake County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1000.00 for
information leading to the arrest of the offender.
Crime Stoppers wants your information - NOT Your Name.
For other information etc., check out Lake County Crime Stoppers Web Site:  lakecountycrimestoppers.com

 
                     
                     
 
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  Tuesday, October 16, 2012|
Lake County, Illinois, news 
 
 

Anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers result in arrests

By CASSANDRA DOWELL - [email protected]

Created: Monday, October 15, 2012 3:53 p.m. CDT


 

Andy Anderson, executive director of Lake County Crime Stoppers, greets Suzanne Willet, chief of the drug prosecution unit at the Lake County State's Attorneys office, during an awards ceremony in Waukegan. (Sheryl DeVore [email protected])

Protecting anonymity while helping to prevent crime in the local community is the goal of Lake County Crime Stoppers. The chapter of the international nonprofit Crime Stoppers gives concerned residents a safe way to report illegal activity.

Since the chapter's inception in Lake County in 1983 more than 9,600 cases have been solved because of tips called into the Mundelein-based LCCS' office. In the same time period about $27.5 million dollars worth of property has been recovered and more than $900,000 has been paid out in reward money.

 Local law enforcement officials and other Lake County Crime Stoppers board members were recognized during an awards luncheon Oct. 11.

Bruce Johnson, vice chair of Lake County Crime Stoppers and retired chief of police for Round Lake Park, said Crime Stoppers' dedication to upholding anonymity of those who call in tips is vital to the organization's success.

"Perpetrators may want to enact retaliation on those who give information to police," Johnson said. "It’s so important that there is an entity so that when people want to give information but remain anonymous they can."

Crime Stoppers works directly with local law enforcement to make sure the appropriate authorities are notified of any tips called in.

When a call is received by Crime Stoppers, it is logged with the date, time, and a brief summary of the caller's information.

Laurence B. Nosbaum, assistant police coordinator with Lake County Crime Stoppers, said the Lake County chapter receives tips daily.

"We average about 100 calls a week," Nosbaum said. "With any crime in the community this gives a buffer because you don't have to give personal information. In fact, we don't even want to know your name. It makes people feel more comfortable coming forward."

A telephone is manned daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by members of Crime Stoppers. At night and on weekends an automatic answering device is used to record any information people want to leave. If the call is a toll call, people can call Crime Stoppers collect.

Nosbaum said it's important for those who call in tips to provide as many descriptors as possible.

"We want full descriptions of people, cars – whatever you're seeing," he said.

It's important for community members to report suspicious activity rather than look the other way because it helps to "clean up your own community," Nosbaum said.

"Would you want to have a drug dealer or burglar living next store? Especially if you have young ones, [reporting suspicious or criminal activity] is taking care of your own neighborhood."

Eugene Childers, LCCS Chairman of said it takes every member of a community to promote safety – not just law enforcement.

"We want to make all our communities safe – and that can't be done by law enforcement alone," Childers said. "We need the help of all our communities. You'd be surprised what the average citizen knows."

If a caller's information results in the arrest and indictment of an offender or the apprehension of a fugitive, contact will be made with the caller and arrangements made so that the person can receive his or her reward in cash and preserve anonymity.

Barb Pretzman, treasurer with LCCS, said funds for rewards come from police departments, the courts, attorneys and private donors.

Johnson said tips can relate to a variety of crimes, such as theft, homicide, drug offenses, gun violations and others. Some tips have even helped to close cases in other states, he said.

Suzanne Willett, chief of drug prosecution unit for the Lake County State's Attorneys Office, said her office has prosecuted cases that began by someone calling in an anonymous tip.

For example, someone may be smelling cannibis from their neighbor's house and see lots of people going in and out – they call the anonymous Crime Stoppers line, and then Crime Stoppers lets local police departments know about it, Willett said.

"They collect evidence and then we charge [the offender]," she said. "We are such a large county. We need people to stand up and work together. Like they say, 'it takes a village.'"

To report a crime or to learn more about Lake County Crime Stoppers, call 847-662-2222 or visit lakecountycrimestoppers.com.


              
 

 
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Crime Stoppers wants your information - NOT Your Name.
 
 
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County program takes 243 guns off streets

Buy Back program reduces crime, and accidental shootings 

December 16, 2008
Besides the usual assortment of old shotguns and hunting rifles collected on Saturday, there were some more villainous weapons that had been adapted for the street: two sawed off shotguns with sawed-off stocks and a sawed-off rifle.
"Some people say this isn't worth the money, but if collecting one of these guns saves a life, you can't put a price on that," said Andy Anderson, executive director of Crime Stoppers, which sponsors the program along with Lake County Chiefs of Police Association, the Lake County Sheriff's Office and the Lake County Metropolitan Enforcement Group. The program helps prevent accidental shootings, suicides, homicides, and other gun-related crimes.
For each of the 243 guns turned in, a $50 gift certificate to Dominick's  store was provided. 
Each gun will be run through the Northern Illinois Crime Laboratory to see if it was used in a crime and then will be destroyed, Anderson said.
"In no way does this infringe on someone's Second Amendment rights. These guns were forfeited without legislative or executive action," said Sheriff Mark Curran.
"As you can see, many of these were not well-maintained or kept in a safe location. That creates a risk, and that's why it is money well spent," Curran said.
Sheriff's deputies were stationed at each drop-off point in the county. The majority of handguns were revolvers, which Curran said are slowly becoming extinct because of the popularity of handguns with ammunition clips. 









 

SPECIAL NOTICE
 
The 2012 Lake County Gun Buy Back Program has been postponed for the year due to lack of Funding and Manpower.  The program will be rescheduled  in the future depending on funding and manpower.  
 
 
Lake County Crime Stoppers has a new mascot and his name is Officer Tips. Officer Tips was made possible through a donation from Ernie's Wrecking and Towing Service - Vernon Hills Illinois.




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