Crime Stoppers Annual Report

Since its inception in 1994, Licking County Crime Stoppers has worked with local law enforcement agencies to help keep criminals off the streets. Since 2000, Licking County Crime Stoppers has paid out a total of $48,050 in rewards to individuals who have (provided) police with information in (over 150) unsolved crimes and the whereabouts of Crime Stoppers Most Wanted suspects.

In 2018, Licking County Crime Stoppers paid out $2,850 on 16 reward payouts including:

• A Crime Stoppers tip helped police in the convictions of Tyler Ocasio, Dustin Lehoe, and Dylan Warren in the 2018 homicide of David Earl Barcus at a Cherry St. home in Newark. 

·         A Crime Stoppers tip helped police solve a 2017 PNC bank robbery in downtown Newark.

In recent years, Licking County Crime Stoppers has paid rewards for solving crimes including: shootings, armed robberies, abductions, kidnappings, robberies at convenience stores, drug crimes, thefts, and break-ins including:

·         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 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. 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. Licking County Crime Stoppers posts information, it receives from law enforcement agencies and makes no representation regarding the accuracy of the information. Licking County Crime Stoppers is not responsible for any error or omission relating to this information. The posting of this information is in fulfillment of the purposes of the non-profit organization to help solve crimes in Licking County.

Reward Offered for Info on Home Burglary on West 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 home burglary in Newark.  The Newark Division of Police reports, on December 12, 2018, suspect(s) broke into a home on the 900 block of West Main Street and stole numerous pieces of jewelry and a Ruger 380 pistol. 

Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call the Licking County Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888. 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 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. 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. Licking County Crime Stoppers posts information it receives from law enforcement agencies and makes no representation regarding the accuracy of the information. Licking County Crime Stoppers is not responsible for any error or omission relating to this information. The posting of this information is in fulfillment of the purposes of the non-profit organization to help solve crimes in Licking County.

Reward Offered for Info on Theft and Misuse of Credit Card

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a theft and misuse of a credit card. The Licking County Sheriff’s Office reports, in late December, a woman reported her credit card had been stolen and used at a grocery store in Columbus and a gas station in Thornville. The suspect(s) used the credit card to make purchases totaling more than $235.

Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call the Licking County Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888. 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 serious crime. 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. Licking County Crime Stoppers posts information it receives from law enforcement agencies and makes no representation regarding the accuracy of the information. Licking County Crime Stoppers is not responsible for any error or omission relating to this information. The posting of this information is in fulfillment of the purposes of the non-profit organization to help solve crimes in Licking County.

Reward Offered for Info on Home Burglary on Daugherty Circle in Newark

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a home burglary in Newark.  The Newark Division of Police reports, in early January, suspect(s) broke into a home on the first block of Daugherty Circle and stole multiple items including several guns, electronics and gift cards. 

Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call the Licking County Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888. 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 Gun from a Car on Brice St. in Newark

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in the theft of a gun from a car in Newark.  The Newark Division of Police reports, between Dec. 28-29, suspect(s) broke into a car parked on the 900 block of Brice Street and stole a Ruger pistol.  The gun is gray, with a brown grip. 

Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call the Licking County Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888. 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 Leading to Arrest in Theft of Items from Car in Newark

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in the theft of items from a car in Newark.  The Newark Division of Police reports, between Dec. 12-13, suspect(s) broke into a car parked on the 100 block of North Buena Vista Street and stole a Mossberg Maverick 12-gauge pump shotgun and a speaker system.  

Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call the Licking County Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888. 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 Leading to Arrest in Tim Horton's Robbery

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in an aggravated robbery at a business in Newark.  The Newark Division of Police reports, on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at around 8:55 p.m., a white male entered the Tim Horton’s on North 21^st Street showed employees a gun, demanded money and then fled.  The suspect was wearing a Carhart like jacket and a camouflage ski mask.

Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call the Licking County Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888. 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.