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TIP LINE SUCCESSES

Reckless Assault Involving Children Ends in Arrest

During a custody exchange on October 18, 2025, a suspect endangered three children by driving recklessly while they were unsecured and later struck the complainant with a vehicle. A tip provided the information needed to arrest the suspect.

Drone Shooting Leads to Arrest

Police responded after a resident shot down a legally operated drone with a shotgun, claiming he believed he was being spied on. A witness confirmed the incident, and a tip led to the suspect’s arrest. Investigators also determined the suspect was legally prohibited from possessing firearms due to prior felony convictions.

Animal Cruelty Case Resolved

A tip led deputies to a residence where two dogs were found living in severe neglect, surrounded by feces accumulated over months. The animals were seized under a warrant, and citations were issued.

Chop Shop Operation Shut Down

A tip led investigators to a chop shop operation where ten stolen vehicles were recovered, including pickup trucks and high-value vehicles. The location was being used to dismantle vehicles for parts, ending a major criminal operation.

Juvenile Homicide Suspect Arrested

Following a fatal shooting involving a juvenile victim, surveillance footage and viral video generated critical leads. A tip ultimately resulted in the suspect’s arrest.

$46,000 Employee Theft Stopped

An internal audit revealed more than 90 unauthorized transactions over six months, totaling $46,584 in losses. Surveillance video captured the suspect conducting the transactions. A tip later identified the suspect, leading to her arrest.

Pattern of Violence Ended

Between August 2024 and March 2025, a suspect committed multiple violent assaults against two victims. The attacks involved severe physical violence, threats to kill, and forced relocation of one victim and her children. A tip submitted through the Crime Stoppers mobile app led to the suspect’s arrest, ending the pattern of abuse.

Assault Over One Dollar Ends in Arrest

On December 18, 2024, a suspect assaulted a store clerk after refusing to return a stolen one-dollar bill. The incident was captured on surveillance video and shared publicly. A tip later led to the suspect’s arrest.

Domestic Dispute Escalates to Knife Attack

On June 27, 2025, a domestic argument escalated when the suspect retrieved a knife and stabbed the victim in the forehead with such force that the blade broke. A tip later led to the suspect’s arrest.

Automatic Weapon Removed From the Streets

On August 22, 2025, officers recovered a handgun equipped with an auto-sear device, converting it into a fully automatic weapon. A tip helped resolve the case and remove the illegal firearm from the community.