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.