Thursday, December 26, 2013

Reward Offered for Info on Garage Break-Ins in Newark

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in thefts in garages of two Newark homes.

The Newark Division of Police reports:
  • In the early morning hours of Nov. 11, suspect(s) broke into a detached garage at a home on S. 24th St. and stole tools, knives, a compound bow, and miscellaneous items.
  • Overnight on Nov. 10, suspect(s) broke into a detached garage in the 900 block of Idlewilde Ave. and stole several tools, electronics, a bike, an American flag, and miscellaneous items.

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.


Sunday, December 22, 2013

Reward Offered for Info on Newark High School Break-In and Theft

Close-up picture of suspect in Newark High School Break-In.
Suspect in Newark High School Break-In.

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a breaking and entering and theft at Newark High School. The Newark Division of Police reports on the night of Nov. 20, a man entered Newark High School and stole a set of keys, credit cards, and a checkbook out of the principal's office. The suspect fled the building after being spotted by a custodian.

The suspect is described as a white male, 18-25 years old, about 5-foot-10, 240 pounds, and wearing a red winter coat with hood, baggy pants, brown gloves, and black boots.

Pictures of the suspect were taken by the school's security 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.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Reward Offered for Info Leading to Arrests of Terry Athey and Thomas McCallister


Thomas McCallister
Terry Athey
 Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for anyone with information leading to the arrest of Terry Athey and Thomas McCallister. The Newark Division of Police reports Athey and McCallister both have several warrants out for their arrests, are known associates, and may be together.

Newark Police report Athey's warrants include a probation violation out of Licking County Municipal Court, and an active warrant for felony domestic violence. Athey is described as a white male, 6-feet tall, 210 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes.

Newark Police report McCallister's warrants include aggravated menacing and criminal damaging/endangering charges out of Licking County Municipal Court, and an active arrest warrant from the State of Ohio Adult Parole Authority for suspected parole violations. McCallister is described as a white male, 6-foot-1, 250 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Athey and McCallister 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.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Reward Offered for Info on Check Cashing Scam at Park National Bank

Check cashing scan suspect at Park National Bank drive-thru. 


Check cashing scan suspect at Park National Bank drive-thru. 

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a check cashing scam tied to vehicle break-ins that occurred on the night of the annual lighting of the Licking County Courthouse Square. The Heath Police Department reports on Nov. 29 there were several vehicle break-ins reported in downtown Newark and at Heath restaurants, resulting in wallets and personal information being stolen from the vehicles.

Then between Dec. 2-3, the suspect(s) used the victims personal information to pose as the victims at Park National Bank, located at 800 S. 30th St. in Heath, and cash thousands of dollars in stolen and forged checks that were fraudulently written to the victims.

Pictures of the suspect(s), taken by the bank's drive-thru security camera, show a white female cashing the checks and driving a vehicle believed to be a dark colored Buick Lucerne.

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.