Monday, August 5, 2013

Rewards Offered for Info Leading to Arrests of 9 Most Wanted Suspects

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering cash rewards for anyone with information leading to arrest(s) in these nine most wanted cases. The Licking County Adult Court Services reports:
Stephen J. Dechesne
  • Steven J. Dechesne, of Reddington Rd., Newark, is wanted on drug charges. Authorities say do not approach Dechesne, who's described as a 42-year-old white male, 5-foot-11 tall, weighing 165 pounds, with red hair and hazel eyes.
 
James Westmoreland

James Westmoreland, of the 300 block of Napolean Ave., Columbus is wanted on an assault on a peace officer charge. Authorities say do not approach Westmoreland, who's described as a 38-year-old black male, 5-foot-4 tall, weighing 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
 
 
Christopher Bylerly
 
  • Christopher D. Byerly, of Buena Vista St., Newark, is wanted on burglary and drug charges. Authorities say do not approach Byerly, who's described as a 21-year-old white male, 6-feet tall, weighing 160 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes.
 
Katelynn Copper
 

  • Katelynn Copper, of Wilwood Ave., Newark, is wanted on theft and drug issues. Authorities say do not approach Copper, who's described as a 19-year-old white female, 5-foot-7 tall, weighing 200 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes.
Quivonna Bonner
 
 
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    Quivonna T. Bonner, of the 100 block of S. Second St., Newark, is wanted for theft. Authorities say do not approach Bonner, who's described as a 23-year-old black female, 5-foot-6 tall, weighing 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
 
Sean Rostofer
 
  • Sean A. Rostofer, of the 100 block of Maholm St., Newark, is wanted for burglary and drug issues. Authorities say do not approach Rostofer, who's described as a 27-year-old white male, 5-foot-6 tall, weighing 140 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.
Jason Anderson
 
  • Jason A. Anderson, of the 300 block of W. Main St., Newark, is wanted for drug charges and failure to appear. Authorities say do not approach Anderson, who's described as a 33-year-old white male.
Erica Branch
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    Erica L. Branch, of the 100 block of W. Locust St., Newark, is wanted for theft. Authorities say do not approach Branch, who's described as a 34-year-old female, 5-foot-3 tall, weighing 135 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
  • Dutch Elliott
  • Dutch W. Elliott, of the 100 block of S. First St., Newark, is wanted on drug charges. Authorities say do not approach Elliott, who's described as a 36-year-old white male, 6-feet tall, weighing 230 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes
Authorities say do not approach any of these most wanted suspects, and anyone with information on their whereabouts is urged to call the Licking County Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888 or 1-888-488-9058. A special coding system protects the identity of the caller but allows for the reward to be issued at a later time.

Crime Stoppers also takes calls from persons with information about any felony. Information leading to the arrest and indictment of a felony suspect could qualify the caller for a reward as determined by the Crime Stoppers’ Board. Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization. Reward money comes from private individuals, businesses, and foundations that see Crime Stoppers as an integral tool in the community’s fight against crime. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to: Licking County Crime Stoppers, Inc., P.O. Box 304, Newark, OH 43058-0304.