Crime Stoppers Success in 2010

Since its inception in 1994, the Licking County Crime Stoppers’ has helped keep criminals off the streets. Since 2000, the Licking County Crime Stoppers has paid out $25,150 in rewards to individuals who have tipped police with information in 51 reward payouts involving unsolved crimes and the whereabouts of Crime Stoppers Most Wanted suspects.

In 2010 alone, Crime Stoppers has 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.

·        A Crime Stoppers tip helped police in the conviction of Jerry Linkous on multiple Breaking and Entering charges and the Aggravated Robbery of Subway restaurant on S. 30^th St. in Newark.

·        A Crime Stoppers tip from a Newark High School student helped police in the conviction of another Newark High School student charged with calling in a bomb threat to Newark High School. 

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 local Most Wanted program which has an 83% success rate, with law enforcement agencies making 15 arrests out of 18 Crime Stoppers press releases asking the public to notify police of the whereabouts of certain suspects. At least six of the 15 arrests resulted in a tip made to Crime Stoppers which pays monetary rewards for tips that lead to the apprehension of Most Wanted suspects.

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.

Up to $1,000 Reward for info on Credit Card Theft

Suspect in credit card theft shopping at Speedway on E. Main St. in Newark.

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a credit card theft. The Newark Division of Police reports on Oct. 24, a victim reported a credit card being lost in the 300 block of E. Main St. in Newark. The suspect then used the credit card for a purchase at Speedway, on E. Main St., and at Save-A-Lot on E. Main St. A picture of the female suspect was taken by the surveillance camera at Speedway.

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.

Up to $1,000 Reward for Quick Change Suspect

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a quick change scam that took place at a fast-food restaurant in Heath. The Heath Police Department reports around 8:15 p.m. on Dec. 1, a woman was able to scam a cash register clerk at Burger King on Hebron Rd. out of $120 through a quick change scam, and then left the restaurant.

A picture of the suspect was taken a restaurant surveillance camera. The suspect is described as a black female, about 50 years old, with a large gap between her front teeth, and wearing a hat and a light colored coat that was very dirty.

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.

Up to $1,000 Reward for info on Credit Card Theft



Suspects 1 and 2 (personos that are shown middle and far right).

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a credit card theft. The Newark Division of Police reports on Nov. 19, two suspects used a stolen credit card, for purchases at Meijer and Speedway in Newark. A picture of the two suspects was caught on a store surveillance camera.

The first suspect is described as a white male wearing a white hooded sweatshirt with a black shirt pulled up covering his face. The second suspect is described as a stocky white male, 35 to 45 years old, brown hair, and wearing jeans, a black shirt, and a black jacket.

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.

Up to $1,000 Reward for info on Theft from Elderly Woman

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a scam that robbed an elderly woman out of several thousand dollars. The Newark Division of Police reports on the morning of Nov. 9, an   88-year old Newark woman made a withdrawal from First Federal Savings and Loan on N. 2^nd St. in downtown Newark and then went home.

A male suspect called the woman at home later that day, identified himself as a detective, and asked her to return to the bank, make a withdrawal of $6,500 and meet him with the money as part of an investigation. The woman made the withdrawal and met the man on the downtown square by the gazebo and gave him the money.

The suspect again called the woman later that day and told her she did a good job and needed to make another $4,800 withdrawal and meet him at Walgreens in Heath. She made the withdrawal, went to Walgreens, this time with her son, but the suspect never showed.

The suspect is described as a white male in his early 50’s with dark hair, five-foot-ten to six-feet-tall, 200 pounds, and dressed in slacks. He called himself Mr. Myer.

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.

Up to $1,000 Reward for info on West End Burglaries

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in at least four burglaries and break-ins in Newark’s west end. The Newark Division of Police reports the suspect enters the homes in the middle of night through an unlocked door and/or cutting a screen to gain entry through a window. There have also been several break-ins to vehicles and garages in the areas of N. 40^th St., W. Main St., Greer Dr., S. Terrace Ave., and the Young Ave. areas. The burglaries and break-ins started during the first part of Sept. 2010.

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.

Up to $1,000 Reward for info on Burlgar

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a business break-in in Newark. The Newark Division of Police reports overnight on Nov. 26, someone broke into Wright Brothers Power, at 625 W. Church St., and stole: eight Husqvarna chainsaws.

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.

Up to $1,000 Reward on Robbery at Duke Station

Store surveillance picture of robber suspect.

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a gas station robbery in Newark. The Newark Division of Police reports at 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 1, a suspect used force against the store clerk and physically grabbed money from the register at the Duke and Duchess convenience store in the 900 block of N. 21^st St. The suspect fled with cash and a Zero candy bar.

The suspect is described as a black male, age 30-35, five-foot-eight to five-foot-ten inches tall, 150-160 pounds, wearing a blue or black hooded sweatshirt with zipper, black work man pants, facial hair, and possibly eye glasses.

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.

Up to $1,000 Reward on Home Invasion

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a home invasion in Newark’s north end. The Newark Division of Police reports at 2:15 a.m. on Nov. 28, two suspects with guns forced their way into a home in the first block of Kreig St. and threatened to kill the two inhabitants. One suspect hit a victim in the head with a gun. The two suspects stole $3,000 and a cell phone from the victims. Witnesses say the suspects drove off in a blue Chevy car.

The first suspect is described as a black male, 20-30 years old, five-foot-eight to six-feet-two inches tall, 180-205 pounds, and wearing a ski mask. The second suspect is described as a white male, 20-30 years old, five-foot-eight to six-feet-two inches tall, 180-205 pounds and, several tattoos on his neck.

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.

Up to $1,000 Reward on Tools Theft

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to tools being stolen from a Newark house. The Newark Division of Police reports sometime between Sept. 15 - Oct. 20, someone stole several tools out of a garage in the 1000 block of Shaw Dr. Items stolen include: a 24-foot extension ladder, drills, saws, sanders, and other items.

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.

Up to $1,000 Reward on Business Break-In

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a break-in at a jewelry store in Heath. The Heath Police Department reports on Sept. 28 around 8:30 p.m., someone rammed a vehicle into the front of Haynes Jewelry, located at 409 S. 22^nd St., breaking store windows and damaging the door frame. Nothing was taken from the business.

A witness described the vehicle as an early 1990’s model red pick-up truck, possibly a Chevy, with white fence stakes on the sides of the truck bed. The witness said the vehicle left the parking lot shortly after the incident occurred.

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.

Up to $1,000 Reward on Home Burglary

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in an aggravated burglary at a Newark home. The Newark Division of Police reports between 3:30 a.m. to 5 a.m. on Oct. 4, someone entered a home on First St. while the residents were sleeping and stole several items including electronics, medications, cash, credit cards, and other items.

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.

Up to $1,000 Reward for Subway Attempted Robbery



Suspect at cash register at Subway in Heath.

Suspect grabbing employee at Subway in Heath.



Suspect on store surveilance camera at Subway restaurant in Heath.

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone that has information leading to an arrest in an attempted robbery at a Heath restaurant. The Heath Police Department reports around 8:15 p.m. on Oct. 9, a male suspect attempted to rob Subway located at 1134 Hebron Rd. The suspect left Subway without any cash after seeing another customer pull into the parking lot. Witnesses say the suspect fled on foot with another suspect, who was in the parking lot, towards the back of the restaurant behind houses on Clark Ave.

The suspect, who was in the restaurant, is described as a thin white male, about five-foot-four inches tall with red hair and wearing all black with a black baseball cap and a black bandana covering his face. The second suspect is described as wearing dark clothing.

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.

Up to $1,000 Reward for Theft at Business

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone that has information leading to an arrest involving theft at a Newark business. The Newark Division of Police reports overnight on Sept. 16, someone stole several tools from Freedom Recycling at 2097 Mt. Vernon Rd. Items stolen had a total value of over $2,000, and include: chainsaws, wrenches, hammers, drills, and other tools.

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.

Up to $1,000 Reward on Tools Theft

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone that has information leading to an arrest involving thousands of dollars worth of tools and supplies being stolen from a Newark worksite. The Newark Division of Police reports between Sept. 2-7, someone broke into a tool trailer belonging to Deer Creek Excavating, of Bellville, that was parked at a worksite at O’Bannon Ave. and McKinley Ave.  Items stolen include: an air compressor, saws, rolls of copper wire, and other construction tools.

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.

Up to $1,000 Reward for Most Wanted Shooter

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of 27-year-old Gregory McCualsky, who has been charged with attempted murder after Newark Police say he shot his sister-in-law in the parking lot of Newark’s Walmart early Tuesday. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

McCualsky’s, last known address 447 W. National Dr., Heath, reportedly fired at sister-in-law Nitaleen McCualsky from a dark colored sedan at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Nitaleen McCualsky, 21, of Granville, sustained a single gunshot wound above the right hip while in the passenger's seat of a silver-blue Honda Odyssey in the parking lot of Walmart, 1315 N. 21st St. The man in the driver's seat was not injured. She was treated for her injuries, which police say were not life threatening.

Police recovered the firearm at a different location and are reviewing Walmart security cameras.

Gregory McCualsky is described as a white male, six-feet tall, weighing 190 pounds and has blonde hair and blue eyes. He has a history of criminal behavior, including a pending felony case for aggravated possession of methamphetamine.

Anyone with information should call Newark police's communication section at (740) 670-7200 or the detective bureau at (740) 349-6708. Licking County Crime Stoppers also will take tips at (740) 349-6888 or (888) 488-9058.

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 a 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.

Up to $1,000 Reward on Carryout Break-In

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone that has information leading to an arrest in a break-in at a Newark business. The Newark Police Department reports between 4-7 a.m. on Oct. 14, someone broke into the South End Carryout at 128 S. Second St and stole the following items: cash, wine, and Marlboro cigarettes.

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.

Up to $1,000 Reward on Business Break-In

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone that has information leading to an arrest in a breaking and entering at a Newark business. The Newark Division of Police reports between Sept. 10-13, someone broke into Showcase Lawn and Garden, at 1363 E. Main St. in Newark, and stole four Stihl Weed Wackers, and two Echo Edgers.

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.

Up to $1,000 Reward on Home Burglary

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone that has information leading to an arrest in a home burglary in Newark. The Newark Division of Police reports on Sept. 5, someone broke into a home in the 1500 block of W. Main St. while the residents were in bed, and stole a wallet, cash, and credit cards. Residents were awakened by noises, and one saw a man running through the backyard area. The suspect is believed to have fled in a car.

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.

Up to $20,000 Reward on Homicide

Helen Stuart

Newark Police are partnering with Licking County Crime Stoppers and the family of Helen Stuart to offer up to a $20,000 reward for anyone that has information leading to an arrest in an unsolved homicide of  Mrs. Stuart which  happened 21 years ago.

On April 21, 1989, an Ohio Department of Transportation worker found the body of 71-year old Helen Stuart, strangled, in the back seat of an abandoned car on Ohio 16 east of Ohio 668 in Hanover Township.  Newark Police report the initial assault is believed to have occurred at Stuart’s Russell Avenue home.

The victim’s family has donated the $20,000 reward money.

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.

Up to $1,000 Reward on Attempted Robbery at Speedway

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone that has information leading to an arrest in an attempted robbery at a Newark gas station. The Newark Police Department reports around 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 2, a suspect attempted to rob the Speedway at the intersection of W. Church and N. 21^st streets. The suspect did not get anything from the store.



Suspect in Speedway Attempted Robbery.



Pictures were taken of the suspect from the store’s surveillance camera. The suspect is described as a white male, 6’00” to 6’03” tall, 185-205 pounds, and wearing a gray Ohio State hoody sweatshirt, black jeans, and what appears to be an Alabama baseball cap.



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.

$1,000 Reward Offered on Hit and Run

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone that has information leading to an arrest in a hit and run crime that injured a boy in Heath. The Heath Police Department reports around 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 26, a boy on a bicycle was hit by a pickup truck at the intersection of Putnam and Custer.

The boy suffered minor injuries and was treated and released at Licking Memorial Hospital. The driver of the truck reportedly asked the boy if he was okay and then left the scene. The driver is described as a white male in his 30’s with dark hair and clean shaven. The truck is described as a small black fleet side pickup with thin pinstripes down the side.

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.

$1,000 Reward Offered on Aggravated Robbery

     Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone that has information leading to an arrest in an aggravated robbery in Newark. The Newark Division of Police reports around 1:45 a.m. on Aug. 25, a woman was robbed by a man with a gun in front of her home on N. 25^th St. The suspect fled with cash towards 23^rd St.

     The suspect is described as a white male with facial hair, 23-30 years old, 5-8 to 6-0 tall, 150-180 pounds, brown hair, and wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, jeans, and a dark colored bandana over his face.  He had a black handgun.

     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.

$1,000 Reward Offered on Newark Burglary

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone that has information leading to an arrest in a burglary at a home in north Newark. The Newark Division of Police reports on the night of Aug. 20, someone entered a home in the 1700 block of Churchill Downs Rd. and stole a Toshiba laptop computer and an IPod Touch.

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.

Bake N Brew helps Crime Stoppers

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Sticks N Stones played great music entertaining the crowd.

Beth and Dave Morris were honored by Crime Stoppers.

     Licking County Crime Stoppers raised lots of money Friday night thanks to the friendly folks at Bake N Brew located in north Newark. Sticks N Stones entertained the packed restaurant and generous diners donated money to Crime Stoppers which is a non-profit organization that offers reward money to individuals providing information that help law enforecement agencies solve crimes. Crime Stoppers also honored outgoing Board President Dave Morris for his several years of leadership.

Gayle and Jerrod Gambs celebrate the amount of money raised.

Reward Offered on Credit Card Theft

     Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone that has information leading to an arrest in the theft of a credit card. The Heath Police Department reports on June 12, a Florida woman contacted Heath Police to report her credit card had been used by someone to purchase $1,350 in merchandise at the Heath Walmart. The woman said she’d never been to Ohio, and didn’t know how the perpetrators were able to get her credit card information. Walmart officials were able to get store surveillance camera pictures of the suspect (see photos below).

     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.

Photo #1 of Suspect in Heath Walmart.

Photo #2 of Suspect in Heath Walmart.

      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.

Photo #3 of Suspect in Heath Walmart.

Reward Offered on Gas Station Robbery

     Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone that has information leading to an arrest in an aggravated robbery at an east Newark gas station. The Newark Division of Police reports around 4:45 a.m. on Sept. 1, a suspect robbed the clerk at gunpoint at the Duke and Duchess on Dayton Rd. at the Route 16 intersection. The suspect fled with cash.

Surveillance Photo of Suspect.

Surveillance Photo of Suspect.

     Pictures of the suspect were taken by a store surveillance camera. The suspect is described as a white male, age 20-45, around six-feet tall and 185 pounds, with a tattoo on his right forearm.

     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.

$1,000 Reward Offered on Burglary

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone that has information leading to an arrest in a burglary in Newark. The Newark Division of Police reports on Aug. 1, someone broke into an attached garage of a home in the 700 block of Plymouth Place, and stole an air compressor.

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 on Camper & Guns Theft

Suspect driving blazer used in theft of camper.

     Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone that has information leading to an arrest in the theft of a camper that was stolen in Newark and recovered in Fairfield County.

     The Newark Division of Police reports the 27-foot silver Airstream was stolen overnight on July 22 from a business complex behind Wendy’s Restaurant on Dayton Rd., by a suspect driving an older model (late 1980’s, early 1990’s) two-tone Chevy Blazer. The camper was recovered July 29 in a cornfield on Heimberger Rd., with two guns missing from the camper.

Blazer pulling camper from complex parking lot.

     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.

Airstream Camper.

     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.

236 Cigarette Cartons Stolen

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone that has information leading to an arrest in a breaking and entering at a north Newark gas station.

The Newark Division of Police reports overnight on June 27, someone broke into the Murphy USA gas station, located in the Walmart parking lot in the 1300 block of N. 21st St., and stole 236 cartons of cigarettes, other tobacco products, and cash. A picture of a suspect and vehicle was taken by a store surveillance camera.

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.

Crime Stoppers $$ Reward for Mall Theft

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone that has information leading to an arrest in a theft at Indian Mound Mall in Heath.

The Heath Police Department says on July 17 at approximately 8:30 p.m. a theft occurred at the Sears store.

The suspect is a white male with a tattoo on the right side of his neck, and what appears to be a star shaped tattoo on his right hand. A picture of the suspect was taken by a store surveillance camera.

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.