Guaranteed Reward for Wanted Wednesday in June
June 05, 2024

News Release 

For Release: June 5, 2024

CRIME STOPPERS OFFERS $500 MINIMUM FOR TIPS THAT LEAD TO THE ARREST OF WANTED WEDNESDAY SUSPECTS

Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District Inc. is excited to announce a special incentive in honor of our anniversary month. Throughout June, tips submitted through our Wanted Wednesday initiative that lead to the arrest of a suspect will be eligible for a minimum reward of $500, as authorized by our Board of Directors.

June 20, 2024, marks the 39th anniversary of Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District Inc. Since our founding on June 20, 1985, we have been committed to promoting community safety by encouraging public participation in crime-solving efforts. Over the years, we have removed over $7.7 million worth of illegal drugs from our streets, recovered more than $3.9 million in stolen property, and seized numerous illegal weapons. We have received over 30,000 tips from the public, leading to 4,486 arrests and the approval of over $500,000 in rewards for tipsters.

Crime Stoppers is not a law enforcement agency and does not conduct investigations. Instead, it serves as a conduit for the public to provide information to help solve past, present, and future crimes, including locating wanted persons, missing persons, narcotics, stolen property, and other criminal activities.

Details of the Guaranteed Reward Initiative:

What: A $500 reward for tips leading to the arrest of suspects featured in Wanted Wednesday posts.

When: The entire month of June 2024.

How: Submit tips through the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-222-8477, via the website at www.saultcrimestoppers.com, or by downloading the P3 app.

Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District Inc. sincerely thanks the community for their unwavering support over the past 39 years.

Stay tuned for the Wanted Wednesday release today to kickstart this month's incentive. 

Crime Stoppers Statement
February 12, 2024

News Release

For Release: February 12, 2024

Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste Marie and Algoma District would like to express our support of the manslaughter charges laid last week regarding a fatal fentanyl overdose death in Sault Ste Marie.

Crime Stoppers recognizes the opioid epidemic in our District and would like to acknowledge the Sault Ste Marie Police Service for their dedication to pursuing individuals who traffic deadly narcotics in our community.

Crime Stoppers encourages the community to submit information about drug traffickers or information about any crime or suspicious activity.

Crime Stoppers accepts tips 24/7 by phone at 1-800-222-8477, or online at www.saultcrimestoppers.com. You can also submit tips using our P3 app. Your anonymity is 100% guaranteed. You never have to give your name or testify in court. If your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a reward of up to $2000.

Crime Stoppers is a registered not-for-profit charitable community service program. We are not a law enforcement agency. Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste Marie & Algoma District is run by a volunteer civilian Board of Directors. We are committed to making Sault Ste Marie & Algoma District safer.

As a registered charity, Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste Marie & Algoma District relies on our fundraising efforts and donations to support our goal of making our District a safer place for everyone. Donations can be made on our Website or by e-transfer to info@saultcrimestoppers.com. 

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