Tips lead to 7 gun, drug arrests: Champaign Co. Crime Stoppers
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CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign County Crime Stoppers is highlighting the work of anonymous tipsters during the month of May in helping law enforcement make Champaign County a safer place.

Officials said that during the month, anonymous tips from the public resulted in the following: six arrests, the seizure of four illegally possessed guns and ammunition and the seizure of illegal narcotics and drug packaging materials.

The organization’s Board of Directors approved $11,100 in cash rewards, including four $2,500 rewards through the Illegal Gun Bounty Reward Program.

“Once again, the public came through to provide anonymous information that took dangerous felons and illegal weapons and drugs off the streets of Champaign County,” said John Hecker, President of Champaign County Crime Stoppers. “Crime Stoppers works thanks to the trust and support of our community members, the local media, and law enforcement. Thank you to all those who submitted tips or otherwise help support our nonprofit organization.”

For more information about Champaign County Crime Stoppers and to donate to the organization, visit its website, 373tips.com. The website can also be used to submit a tip, along with the phone number 217-373-8477 and the P3 Tips app.

Any tip submitted through these methods is anonymous to law enforcement and eligible for a reward if the tip results in an arrest.

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