Crime Stoppers of Lewis County

Crime Stoppers began in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1976, and has grown to almost 1,000 programs worldwide.

Crime Stoppers of Lewis County turned on its phone January 18th, 1995, becoming the 8th Crime Stoppers program in the State of Washington.

Crime Stoppers of Lewis County is a unique crime fighting tool creating a partnership between the media, private citizens, businesses, and all of law enforcement within the county in an organized effort to solve crimes.

A Board of Directors made up of Lewis County volunteer citizens administer the Crime Stoppers program, which is a nonprofit organization. The Board establishes policy, is responsible for fund raising and authorizes rewards.

How does the program work? – Each week a “Crime of the Week” is highlighted in local newspapers, on the local radio stations, and this web site. People with information about the crime of the week (or any other major crime), wanted fugitives, or narcotics violations are asked to call Crime Stoppers toll free (1-800-748-6422) and provide the information.

If I report a crime, will I remain anonymous? – During the initial call, callers are given a tip number which is unique to them. You never have to give your name or your phone number. You remain anonymous throughout the entire process.

The information is passed on to the appropriate law enforcement agency and investigated. If the tip leads to an arrest or the filing of charges, the tipster is eligible for a reward up to $1,000.

Are there rewards? – Once the Board of Directors authorizes a reward, the tipster will be requested (via their tip number) to call Crime Stoppers.

What does Crime Stoppers cost? – Crime Stoppers of Lewis County is a tax exempt, nonprofit corporation and all donations are tax deductible. None of your tax dollars are being used. Crime Stoppers of Lewis County is funded entirely from individual citizens, corporations, service clubs and business donations. If you would like to help with a contribution it would be greatly appreciated.

Sterling Savings has donated all the banking services, including the distrubition of the rewards. Many others in the county have shown their support by providing Crime Stoppers posters, stationery, business cards and other promotional materials. We all want to extend a big thankyou to these businesses and individuals who help make Crime Stoppers possible.

Everyone in the county can contribute by calling with information that will clear crimes and lead to the arrest of wanted persons, and by donating their time, goods, services and financial contributions.

Remember, Crime Stoppers will only be as strong as the citizens of Lewis County make it. Won’t you please help?

Who benefits? – Everyone but the criminal!

In a time of supposed public apathy, Crime Stoppers has successfully united an amazing mix of people and organizations into working out solutions for the fight against crime. When we all work together we have a safer community!