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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about multiple recent homicides and shooting incidents that have taken place in Springfield.  As a result of the shootings, several people have died, others are recovering from gunshot wounds and property has been damaged.  Law Enforcement feels strongly that members of the community have information that can help them solve these crimes and they need your help!  The information you provide can help make your community safer!  If you have information about any of the recent homicide or shooting incidents call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip you could receive a cash reward up to $5000.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

In an ongoing effort to help stop the gun violence in our communities, Crime Stoppers pledges a minimum reward of $500 for anonymous information that leads to the arrest of a subject illegally possessing a handgun and a minimum of $1000 for the arrest of a subject illegally possessing a rifle or weapon that fires rifle ammunition.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shooting that took place at Eisenhower Pool, 2351 E. Cornell Ave. on Sunday, January 10^th at 3:17pm.  An unknown suspect, 5’7”-5’9”, thin build, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, light shirt underneath and dark pants fired several shots at a red, 4 door Nissan in the lot.  Two females inside the Nissan were struck by the gunfire.  The suspect possibly entered a dark colored Chrysler 300 with tinted windows, a dark tinted strip across the top windshield and aluminum wheels, on Cornell Ave. after the shooting and fled.  Video of the incident can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have information about this shooting incident, or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a homicide that took place at 1100 E. South Grand Ave. on Saturday, February 20^th at 2:30am.  The victim, Carlos Dozier was shot and killed while at a party at this location.  Four other victims also suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds during the incident.  Investigators are asking for anyone with suspect descriptions, vehicle descriptions or video from the incident to come forward.  You can help Law Enforcement make your community a safer place to live!  If you have information about this homicide or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip you could receive a cash reward up to $5000.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Crime Stoppers is also pledging a minimum reward of $500 for any anonymous information that leads to the arrest of a subject in possession of an illegal handgun and $1000 for the arrest of a subject in illegal possession of an assault rifle or any firearm that shoots rifle ammunition. 

This week Crime Stoppers wants to make you aware of an event taking place in support of our organization, The Winter Caddyshack Open sponsored by Skeff Distributing.  This is a pub crawl, put-put style golf event taking place on Saturday, March 13th at (6) local bars and restaurants including: Sunset Inn, Harry’s Adult Daycare, Blue Grouch Pub, George Ranks, Hooters and The Curve Inn.  Cost is $20 per golfer and gets you an event coozie, wrist band and scorecard.  You can sign up at any of those locations.  All proceeds from the event are being donated to Crime Stoppers to support our ongoing effort to make your community safer! If you have information about any crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

****While we want everyone to enjoy the event, we ask you to please drink responsibly and use the bus provided by the event or a designated driver for your group****   

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shooting incident that took place on Friday, February 5^th at 5:09pm in the area of 11^th/Pine St.  Witnesses report a black male was standing in the sunroof of a newer model, black Dodge Charger, firing shots while north bound on 11^th St. The suspect vehicle was last seen east bound on Cedar St. from 11^th St.  Four vehicles were struck by gunfire and an occupant of one of the vehicle’s suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound.  If you have any information about this shooting incident, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app on any mobile device.   If an arrest is made based on your tip you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.