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January 19, 2012 - Our 2012 Movers and Shakers

During an evening ceremony at the Country Club at the Highlands, with approximately 70 in attendance, the 2012 Executive Committee was sworn in by one of its newest members, Retired Lt. Col. Jim Bourque.  During the banquet, outgoing president Ab Quillian gave a summary of the 2011 accomplishments, presented several achievement awards and concluded with the observation that our program was ending on a strong note.  With eager anticipation, the 2012 committee was sworn in, and incoming president, Kitty John, made her comments on the positive progress anticipated.  Two special awards were presented: Harris Bacon was presented the James Bourque Founders Award for his dedicated work as the program's Golf Committee chairperson.  The other prestigious award was the Hulon Willis Award, which was presented to Tracy Connor for her hard work throughout the year, punctuated by her efforts with the program's first fundraising bowling tournament.

January 9, 2012 - January is National Crime Stoppers Month

During January, area residents can support our program while they get gas, grab a snack or wash their cars.

Residents can donate $1 or more to Crime Solvers and have their names posted on supporter cards at a handful of businesses within Chesterfield County and the city of Colonial Heights. Currently, these donation cards are available at five local Sheetz locations, three Flagstop Car Wash and Quick Lube locations, His and Her Catering Café and Pannill Insurance. More businesses may join the effort. A complete list of the businesses can be found by clicking HERE. 

This new donation program kicked off on Jan. 1, which marked the start of National Crime Stoppers Month throughout the nation.

"We're glad these programs [Crime Solvers/Stoppers] are being recognized for the help they provide us in law enforcement. Not only will this month's $1 fundraising campaign generate much-needed donations to the Crime Solvers program, but it will also bring awareness to some residents who are not familiar with what Crime Solvers does for their communities," said Detective Adrian Otero, Chesterfield County Police Department.

November 8, 2011 - Please, Pencil Us IN!

As we finish the paperwork on our first bowling fundraiser, we are beginning to plan our 2012 fundraising golf tournament.  PLEASE put us in your calendar: Thursday, April 26 at the Country Club at the Highlands.  We will post more details as the event gets closer.

Before anyone gets upset that we are always asking...taking, taking, taking and never giving back....it may help to know that the program approved more in rewards for the month of September than we collected from the bowling tournament.  We are so appreciative of the hard work from the law enforcement agencies of Chesterfield and Colonial Heights.  We are also thankful for YOU, our tipsters, who have been providing QUALITY tips and have resolved many cases and helped capture MANY fugitives. 

November 8, 2011 - Regional Text Tip Codes

With text messaging becoming such a popular means of communication, several local programs have taken advantage of software that allows anonymous text message tipping.  The instructions for sending a text message tip are quite simple (the order may vary based on your specific phone model): type the jurisdiction code and then your tip in the same message.  When you finish with that, you will send that message to the number 2-7-4-6-3-7 (which on keypads with numbers and letters will spell the word C-R-I-M-E-S).  The code you entered will tell the receiving computer which jurisdiction the tip is for, and you, the tipster, should receive a message letting you know the tip was received.  Here is a list of jurisdiction codes for Crime Solvers/Stoppers programs in this area (these codes ARE NOT case sensitive)...

October 11, 2011 - STRIKE!!

The 2011 Jim Bourque Crime Solvers Fundraising Bowling Tournament has come and gone, and many walked away with their frustrations against crime taken out on a plethora of bowling pins.  The founder of our program, Retired Lt. Colonel Jim Bourque, rolled a ceremonial "First Ball" with his family on the lanes beside him, and it was truly an emotional opening.  He stayed and thanked bowlers as the competition (and the smack talking) raged on from the 13 teams that participated.  HUGE thanks go to the sponsors who contributed...including Flagstop Carwash & Quick Lube, Sheetz, Hi-Tech Asphalt Solutions, The Gits Group, Express Auto Center and Dominion Service Heating & Air.  Their support helped our program raise more funds to continue paying cash rewards for tips that help law enforcement solve cases and locate fugitives.  Read more by clicking HERE.  

September 1, 2011 - Crime Solvers Does Some TRASH Talkin'

Most people can -- with some creative thinking -- easily see the similarities between trash and crime.  Crime trashes a neighborhood worse than people throwing litter out of their car windows (which is a crime, by the way).  Continuing this comparison, could we equate Crime Solvers to a trash truck?  Sure!  Crime Solvers gathers information on trash (the crimes) and gives the information to truck drivers (the investigators) who use their training and experience to bring the trash to the landfill (the courts).  OK, it's not the smoothest comparison, but we make it to announce that Virginia Waste Services has recently partnered with Crime Solvers in the fight against crime by displaying the Crime Solvers telephone hotline, 804-748-0660, on several waste-collection trucks. 

 J. Fletcher Kelly, vice president of Virginia Waste Services, worked with Chuck Andolino from the Crime Solvers Board of Directors to make this creative idea a reality.  Trucks that circulate weekly around Chesterfield will now remind citizens of a tool they can use to clean up their own neighborhoods and schools while remaining anonymous.  And, while waste pick-up services cost residents a nominal fee, Crime Solvers will actually PAY its users (tipsters) when information helps solve a case or catch a fugitive.

February 7, 2011 - Deadbeat Parents Get Time In Spotlight

Our program has added a new page called "Sheriff's Office Most Wanted".  This page will highlight men and women who are wanted by the Sheriff's Offices of both Chesterfield and Colonial Heights on court ordered charges.  This will mostly include parents who owe large amounts of child support payments.  Please visit the page (a link to which is located on the left-side menu bar) and as always, if you know the whereabouts of any of these wanted men and women, you can call, click or text your tip to us.

July 7, 2010 - Crime Photos RELEASED!

Have you seen our new Web page called, "Not Seen On TV"?  With only 52 weeks in a year, we have 52 opportunities to highlight unsolved crimes...that is...UNTIL NOW.  This new page will feature photos and cases which likely will not make it to the media, yet deserve attention.  With surveillance photos increasing in quality, this page will give the law enforcement agencies of Chesterfield and Colonial Heights a valuable NEW venue to showcase unsolved crimes.  Just click the link to the left...and check in periodically for updated posts.  Or click HERE.
  

We pay cash rewards of up to $1000 for clues that are vital in the successful solution of a crime!