Reward Offered on Five Most Wanted Suspects

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 rewards for anyone with information leading to arrest(s) in the following most wanted cases:

The Licking County Adult Court Services reports:

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  Tina Marie Fitch

  Tina Marie Fitch, of the 500 block of Woods Walk Dr., Newark, is wanted on charges of forgery and theft. Fitch is described as a 24-year-old white female, 5-foot-7 tall, weighing 130 pounds, blonde hair and blue eyes.

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  Melissa Santspree

  Melissa Santspree, of the 400 block of S. 30^th St., Newark is wanted on drug charges. Santspree is described as a 26-year-old female, 5-foot-6 tall, weighing 135 pounds, brown hair and blue eyes.

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  Cannon Hughes

  Cannon Hughes, of the 500 block of Glenbrook Dr, Newark, is wanted on drug charges. Hughes is described as a 27-year-old white male, 5-foot-8 tall, weighing 185 pounds, brown hair and blue eyes.
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  Shawn Henderson

  
  

  
  Shawn Henderson, of the 500 block of Garfield Ave., Newark, is wanted on drug charges, Henderson is described as a white male, 5-foot-5 tall, weighing 140 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes.

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  Christina Ankrom

  Christina Ankrom, of the 500 block of Rose Ave., Newark, is wanted on drug charges. Ankrom is described as a 34-year-old white female, 5-foot-3 tall, weighing 120 pounds, brown hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with information on these most wanted suspects 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.

Reward Offered for Info on Duke Robbery in Johnstown

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in the aggravated burglary of a convenience store in Johnstown. The Johnstown Police Department reports on Nov. 13, 2012, a suspect entered the Duke and Duchess at 237 W. Coshocton St., threatened to rob the store, but then left the store and            fled on foot.

The suspect is described as a white male, 5-foot-9 tall, 180 pounds, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark baggy pants, black boots or shoes, gray gloves, and what appeared to be tan pantyhose over his face,

Anyone with information on this crime 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.

Reward Offered for Thefts of Motorcycles and ATV's in Heath and Newark

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in thefts of all terrain vehicles (ATV's) and motorcycles in Newark and Heath.

The Heath Police Department and Newark Division of Police report:

• On Nov. 24, 2012, suspect(s) stole three ATV's, two motorcycle dirt bikes, and tools out of a barn on a property located in the area of the intersection of S. Second St. and Blackfoot Trail in Heath. 
• Between Dec. 12-13, 2012, suspect(s) stole a Honda Fury motorcycle (valued at $16,000) from a home's garage in the 800 block of Sharon Valley Rd. in Newark.
• Between Jan. 2-3, suspect(s) stole an ATV from a home's garage in the 1900 block of Cherry Valley Rd.

Anyone with information on these crimes are 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.

Reward Offered for Info on Theft at Central Ohio Landscape

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a theft at a Newark business. The Newark Police Department reports between Jan. 5-7, suspect(s) entered the parking lot at Central Ohio Landscape, at 55 Sandalwood Dr., and stole a Ferris zero turn mower (valued at $10,000), an enclosed utility trailer (valued at $3,000) and other tools.

A neighboring business' outdoor security camera videotaped a dark colored SUV entering the parking lot on Jan. 6, and leaving with the trailer attached to the SUV.

Anyone with information on this crime 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.

Reward Offered for Home Burglaries on Seminary Rd. in Heath

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a Heath home burglary. The Heath Police Department reports on Jan. 10, suspect(s) entered a home between 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. in the 2800 block of Seminary Rd. and stole the following items: several jewelry pieces, personal checks, a shotgun, a handgun, electronics, a Longaberger laundry basket, and other miscellaneous items.

Licking County Crime Stoppers is still offering a reward (previously released Jan. 1, 2013) for information that leads to an arrest in a home burglary that occurred Nov. 1, 2012 in the 2700 block of Seminary Rd. where jewelry, guns, and electronics were reported stolen.

Anyone with information on these crimes 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.

Crime Stoppers Pays Out $3,150 in 2012

Since its inception in 1994, the Licking County Crime Stoppers’ has worked with local law enforcement agencies to help keep criminals off the streets. Since 2000, the Licking County Crime Stoppers has paid out a total of $30,600 in rewards to individuals who have tipped police with information in 72 reward payouts involving unsolved crimes and the whereabouts of Crime Stoppers Most Wanted suspects.

In 2012, Crime Stoppers paid out $3,150 on tips that helped solve crimes including a shooting in Newark, a robbery at gunpoint at a convenience store, a theft at a pharmacy, a bomb threat at a high school, thefts of motor vehicles and personal property, drugs and counterfeiting, and a man who was wanted by police for an outstanding felony warrant.

In 2011, Crime Stoppers paid out $2,300 on tips that helped solve crimes including a man stealing a car in Newark that had a three-year old child in the backseat (the car was later found with the child unharmed), a break-in at a jewelry store in Heath, several thefts involving credit cards used at area stores, and Most Wanted Cases where police were trying to find fugitives and suspects.

In 2010, Crime Stoppers paid out $5,750 on tips that helped solve crimes including bank robberies at PNC in Heath and Park National Bank at Dugway in Newark, break-ins around Licking County, a counterfeit money ring, and other crimes.  

Some of the more significant crimes that Crime Stoppers has paid rewards for include:

A Crime Stoppers tip helped police in the conviction of Iradell “Ike” Crumpton in the 2005 triple homicide of Misty Butts, John Boyce, and James Nelms at a home at 416 E. Main St. in Newark.

A Crime Stoppers tip helped police solve a 2010 PNC bank robbery in Heath.

A Crime Stoppers tip helped police solve a 2010 Park National Bank robbery in Newark.

A Crime Stoppers tip helped police find the gun used in the 2007 murder of Raymond Dickerson on Mt. Vernon Rd. in Newark that helped in the conviction of Megan Arensberg and Ashley Baker.

A Crime Stoppers tip helped police in the conviction of two men in the 1999 murder of Sammy Stallworth on Mill St. in Newark.

Newark Police Detective Steve Vanoy, who serves as a liaison between Licking County Crime Stoppers and the Newark Police Department, said, “Crime Stoppers has been an invaluable tool to Licking County law enforcement. Crime Stoppers is a prime example of how citizens and police can work together to fight crime. We encourage people to call police if they have information that we should be aware of.”

In Sept 2006, Licking County Crime Stoppers created the Most Wanted program which has a high success rate, with law enforcement agencies making arrests from Crime Stoppers press releases asking the public to notify police of the whereabouts of certain suspects for monetary rewards. 

Crime Stoppers also takes calls from persons with information about any serious crime. A special coding system protects the identity of the caller but allows for the reward to be issued at a later time. If you have information on any other serious crimes, please call Licking County Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888 or 1-888-488-9058.  

Licking County Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization created in 1994, to help solve a kidnapping and assault of a five-year-old girl. 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.

Reward Offered on Theft from Apple Tree Auction Center

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a theft from a Newark business. The Newark Police Department reports between Nov. 8-9, suspect(s) stole a John Deere Gator utility tractor from the parking lot of Apple Tree Auction Center located at 1625 W. Church St.

Anyone with information on this crime 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.