CRIMESTOPPERS is a program which involves the public, the media, and law enforcement in the fight against crime. It offers anonymity and cash rewards to persons who furnish information leading to the arrest and the filing of criminal charges against felony crime offenders and the capture of fugitives.

The responsibility for establishing policy and raising funds as well as controlling the amount of reward payments rests with the CRIMESTOPPERS Board of Directors, which is comprised of concerned citizens who oversee the operation of the program. It is a Nonprofit Organization and is funded entirely through donations from the public. Contributions are tax-deductible.

How Does It Work?

Central Montana Crime Stoppers paid five rewards totaling $1,050, in 2007.

When a crime or tip is reported to CRIMESTOPPERS, it is logged with the date, time, and a brief summary of the reporter's information. Reporters are furnished with a secret code number which is used in subsequent transactions.

Reporters may remain anonymous, with no pressure to reveal their identity, and still collect their rewards.

If a reporter's information results in the arrest and the filing of criminal charges against a felony crime offender or the apprehension of a felony fugitive, contact will be made with the reporter and arrangements made so that they can receive their reward in CASH and preserve their anonymity.

On August 31, a Ruger Model 77, 22-250 caliber rifle with a Weaver 3-9 variable scope was reported stolen from a vehicle in Lewistown.

On September 21, 2007, a burglary was reported at the Masonic Temple, 322 West Broadway. Ten commander swords with scabbards were stolen. Each of these sowrds has the name of a past Commander inscribed on it.

Two suspects with handguns robbed Doc's OK Korral on October 31, 2007. A combined reward is being offered for information on this crime.

On the evening of January 9 or the early morning hours of January 10, 2008, the Grass Range School was burglarized. Two computer servers were stolen.

In May 2007, a large set of shed elk antlers were stolen from Thomas Taxidermy.

A vehicle was set on fire, March 3, 2008, on Sixth Ave. South. The arson fire destroyed a 1999 GMC Yukon.

On March 18, 2008, PJG MotorSports, 624 West Main reported a burglary. Snap on Tools including torque wrenches, open end and box wrenches and impact sockets where among the tools stolen.

Any individual who wants to remain anonymous and has information about the death of Joshua Haight is encouraged to call Central Montana Crime Stoppers.

If you have information concerning these crimes or any other crime, please contact Crime Stoppers at 538-2746 or 800-470-6107. You do not need to identify yourself to qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers will pay rewards up to $1000.00 for information that helps solve any crime.

Crimestoppers hosts a 24-hour telephone hotline

(406) 538-2746

for persons with information pertaining to crimes in the area. 

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