Reward offered for information on stolen credit card used at four area stores

Suspect at Dollar General in Heath.

Two suspects at Hibbett Sports in Heath.

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in the use of stolen credit card information. The Heath Police Department reports a Newark woman's credit card information was stolen, and used to purchase over $900 worth of items on Aug. 28 at Hibbett Sports and Finish Line at Indian Mound Mall, Dollar General in Heath, and the Newark Walmart.

Store surveillance cameras at Hibbett Sports and Dollar General took pictures of the suspects, who are described as two thin black males.

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.

Reward Offered for Info on Man Who Used Stolen Debit Card



Male Suspect (on the left) at counter at Speedway on E. Main St. in Newark.



Back of Suspect's shirt.



Suspects gold car (in middle back) in parking lot of 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 stolen debit card being used to purchase items in Newark. The Newark Police Department reports a male suspect used a debit card, that was stolen from a Newark woman, to make purchases on Aug. 10 at the Duke and Duchess on E. Main St. and Speedway on E. Main St.

Speedway store surveillance cameras took pictures of the suspect who is described as a black male, approximately 30-40 years old, between five-feet and six-feet tall, with black hair and brown eyes. He was driving a gold colored car, and wearing a shirt that read “Risk, Reward” on the back.

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 Info on Verizon Break-In

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 Pataskala. The Licking County Sheriff's Office reports around 2 a.m. on Aug. 21, a suspect broke into the Verizon Wireless store at 9311 Columbia Rd. Store surveillance video shows the suspect is described as male, approximately 6'-2” tall with a larger build, and wearing dark sweatpants with a white stripe on the legs, a dark hoodie that was covering his face, white shoes, and gloves.

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 for Info on Stolen Car Motors and Parts

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a theft of stolen car parts from a Newark property. Newark Police report between Aug. 2-3, suspect(s) broke into a garage at a home on Pine St. and stole the following items: Acura motor and transmission, Honda motor and transmission, 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.

Reward Offered for Info on Theft of Harley Davidson Motorcycle

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a theft of a stolen motorcycle from a Newark home. Newark Police report around 3 a.m. on Aug. 31, someone stole a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle from a home in the 800 block of King Rd.

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 Info on Sexual Assault on OSU Newark Campus

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a sexual assault on The Ohio State University at Newark campus, located at 1209 University Dr. in Newark. Newark Police report around 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 17, a 20-year-old woman was approached by three men at the amphitheater, and one of the men groped the woman while the other two men held her. The suspects are described as white males in their late teens to mid-twenties, six-feet tall or taller, and with stocky builds weighing 220 pounds or more.

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.

$10,000+ Offered for Most Wanted Suspect Ronald McElfresh

Ronald McElfresh

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward, in addition to a $10,000 reward offered from AA Craven Bailbonds for anyone with information leading to the arrest of Ronald McElfresh. Licking County Common Pleas Court has issued an arrest warrant for McElfresh, for a pre-trial violation, and is in reference to pending charges of Aggravated Possession of Drugs, Possession of Marijuana, Having Weapons While Under Disability, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

McElfresh should be treated as armed and dangerous. McElfresh is described as a 47-year-old white male, six-feet tall, 215 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of McElfresh 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.

Licking County Crime Stoppers is not affiliated with AA Craven Bailbonds or the $10,000 reward being offered by AA Craven Bailbonds.