Below are success stories for Tarrant County residents and students who have remained completely anonymous while reducing crime and earning cash this year:
In February, a Fort Worth tipster provided information that helped solve the 01-27-16 Robbery of the 7-11 Store at 3300 Vaughn Blvd. The suspect was arrested for Robbery.
In February, a student made a Friends for Life tip that alerted the intervention specialist at a Fort Worth ISD 6th Grade School of a student who was being abused in the home by a family member. The student received counseling.
In February, undercover investigators arrested (6) Cartel suspects for Federal and State charges for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm from Prohibited Person, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Deportation based on information received from a Fort Worth tipster. Six (6) guns were also seized.
In March, an Arlington tipster reported a location where drugs were being dealt. Six suspects arrested and drugs and a stolen vehicle were recovered.
In March, an Arlington tipster reported a location where drugs were being dealt. Two guns were seized and over $24,000 of stolen property was recovered. Tipster also received the Gun & Gang Busters bonus reward.
In March, an Arlington tipster reported a suspect with possible stolen property. Suspect arrested and over $600,000 in stolen property recovered.
In April, a Fort Worth tipster provided the whereabouts of a fugitive wanted for Aggravated Assault w/ Deadly Weapon. The fugitive was also charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm due to being arrested with a pistol in his waistband. A weapon was also seized.
In May, an Arlington tipster reported on a suspect who was committing Sexual Assault of a Child. Suspect was arrested.
In June, a Fort Worth tipster provided information on a location that resulted in $3,000 in cash seized, 31 gambling device mother boards, 12 surveillance cameras worth $1,200, and 3 DVR’s. Suspect was arrested for a Felony Probation Violation.
In June, an Arlington tipster reported possible drug activity at a residence. An arrest was made and over $10,000 in drugs seized.
In June, a Fort Worth tipster reported information that identified and named the suspect that committed the homicide of the clerk at the convenience store on Long Ave on the north side of Fort Worth on 06-25-16. Suspect was arrested for Capital Murder.
In June, numerous agencies arrested a major cartel suspect that was receiving shipments of liquid methamphetamine and converting it to crystal meth and storing guns and narcotics at his residence in Fort Worth based on information received from a tipster.
In July, a Fort Worth tipster reported information that led to the arrest of a robber who wascharged with seven (7) Federal Felony Bank Robberies. The suspect committed robberies around the FW area.
In July, Fort Worth Fire Department Arson/Bomb Investigators used tip info provided by a student tipster to identify and arrest the suspect that had committed the arson at Meadow Creek Elementary School.
In August, a Fort Worth tipster reported information that led to a murder weapon matching the weapon used in the murder that occurred at 2501 Pearl on 03/06/16. Two murder suspects were arrested for Capitol Murder.
In September, a Fort Worth tipster reported a drug location resulting in the arrest of a suspect for Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance 4-200g and seized Meth-Ice worth $28,480 and $1,758 in cash.
In October, a student tipster provided information that led to the arrest of four (4) student suspects for Burglary of a Building. They had burglarized Trinity Springs Middle School in Keller ISD.
In November, an Arlington tipster reported the identity of a suspect who had committed theoffense of Aggravated Robbery.
In December, two student tipsters provided information that led to the identity and arrest of the individual responsible for the Arson at North Side High School. A vehicle valued at $5,000 was also seized. The two tipsters split the reward.
These are but a few examples of rewards given to citizens and students of Tarrant County. In 2016, over $88,000 in rewards were paid out. You could be next!!!
Crime Stoppers of Tarrant County serves the following Tarrant County municipalities: Arlington, Azle, Bedford, Benbrook, Blue Mound, Colleyville, Crowley, Dalworthington Gardens, Edgecliff Village, Euless, Everman, Forest Hill, Fort Worth, Grapevine, Haltom City, Haslet, Hurst, Keller, Kennedale, Lake Worth, Lakeside, Mansfield, North Richland Hills, Pantego, Pelican Bay, Richland Hills, River Oaks, Saginaw, Sansom Park, Southlake, Unincorporated Tarrant County, Watauga, Westlake, Westover Hills, Westworth Village and White Settlement.
Crime Stoppers tipsters are 100% anonymous. Often those who witness a crime, see or hear suspicious behavior or talk, or suspect someone of wrong-doing won’t reach out in fear “being involved” in a crime, of retaliation or having to appear in court. Crime Stoppers’ system is set up to be 100% anonymous and confidential, giving every citizen the safety and freedom to make their community a better place to live.
Adults: submit a community tip Students: submit a campus tip
iTunes App: from the App Store iTunes Student App: from the App Store
Android App: Google Play Store Android Student App: Google Play Store
Just as calling Crime Stoppers of Tarrant County is 100% anonymous, so is using the app. P3 Intel is the next generation multi-lingual tip management system allowing the public to submit secure and anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers programs and law enforcement with complete confidence. Ongoing two-way dialog and image and video upload are also possible with P3 Intel, facilitating a strong and effective Community Oriented Policing initiative. Download the P3 Tips mobile app today.
iTunes App: from the App Store Android App: Google Play Store
The Campus Crime Stoppers & Friends for Life of Tarrant County app is a school safety technology that allows students, parents, and community members to submit secure & anonymous safety concerns in Tarrant County schools. Secure intel, ongoing two-way dialog, and photo and video upload features sent to the Crime Stoppers of Tarrant County Call Center enable school personnel and law enforcement to receive the most accurate information in order to create effective interventions and prevent violence and tragedies. Download the CCS FFL mobile app today.