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Sexual Offender Gregory M. Stapleton 6/28/1970 currently has an active Sangamon County warrant 18CF717 (bond $50,000.00, D.O.W. 7/5/18). He 

no longer lives at his registered address. If anyone knows where he can be located contact Crime

Stoppers anonymously.

 This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an aggravated battery which occurred at Walgreens, 2020 S Macarthur, on July 8^th at approximately 830p. The victim was in the drive-through line sitting in a convertible when a black male in a blue plaid shirt and light colored cargo shorts struck the victim in the head with a rock. The suspect was last seen E/B on Ash. Pictures of the suspect will be on this website cashfortips.us, where you can leave a tip. If you have any information about this aggravated battery or any crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or text us by typing TIP672, then your message and send it to crimes. All 3 ways are anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you could be eligible for a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, never your name.

Join Crime Stoppers for their 3rd Annual Rythm & Brews event on Monday, July 16, 2018, at the Hand of Fate Brewing Company in downtown Petersburg, IL. Doors open for food and drink at 5:00 with music by the Whirled Peas beginning at 6:30pm.

Tickets for guests are $15.00 or $25.00 for a couple and includes entry into the event plus 1 complimentary brew, food and a souvenir koozie or drink coaster. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult.

Craft beer aficionados will enjoy award winning brews, savory bites and hearty eats from Dr. Ugs and live music by the Whirled Peas. The Whirled Peas is a Petersburg-based four-some consisting of Larry Dirks, Jody Alderman, Wendy Beckerman and Rick Allen. They bring a blend of harmonious Americana, southern rock, classic rock music along with their deep commitment to roots and community.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a home invasion and aggravated criminal sexual assault which occurred in the 3200 block of east Enos on June 26^th around 5:30 a.m. The victim woke up to find the suspect entering the room. A struggle began causing minor injuries to the victim. The suspect is a skinny white male with longer hair and facial hair, wearing a hooded sweatshirt and dark pants that fled the area on foot. If you have information regarding this home invasion or any other crime you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or text us by typing TIP672, then your message and send it to crimes. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could be eligible for a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, never your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a Theft, Deceptive Practices and forgery case which occurred between April 12^th and 13^th. A resident of Montvale Estates had a credit card stolen resulting in numerous illegal transactions at local retail establishments. The suspects are a black male and female and we have pictures of both which are posted on this website, cashfortips.us. If you can identify them you can leave an anonymous tip from the website.  If you have information regarding this theft or any other crime you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or text us by typing TIP672, then your message and send it to crimes. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could be eligible for a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, never your name.