Recently suspects of crime have been captured partly due to the vigilance of the citizens and connecting those tips through Crime Stoppers. I feel proud that Jasper County Crime Stoppers was able to offer rewards for the recent suspects of crime and the police were able to pick them up due to tips given.
Crime Stoppers make a difference in Jasper County. We provide a software program that enables people to call in or text tips anonymously and the tips are routed to the law enforcement agency in Jasper County that it most effects. Jasper County Crime Stoppers need people that want to be a part of the solution to apprehending suspects and those persons with a warrant out for them. They also are an avenue to give tips of suspicious activities that may be preventative. The contact number is 641-792-8362. Jasper County Crime Stoppers is not just for Newton, but for all the county and a support to all Law Enforcement within the county.
I don’t feel the word gets out about the good a tip can do. A tip reaches the right people who can act on the tip and bring suspects closer to justice ensuring added safety to local areas. It needs people who are willing to partner with law enforcement. It needs money to provide the yearly software fee and to pay rewards as needed. It only seems right that regular citizens have as much passion in keeping the criminal element off the streets as criminals have in disobeying laws. If you want to be a part of Jasper County Crime Stoppers go to the web site Jaspercrimestoppers.com.
Christine Pauley
Newton