Central Alabama CrimeStoppers encourages members of the community to assist local law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime by overcoming the two key elements that inhibit community involvement:
FEAR and APATHY
Who is CrimeStoppers?
CrimeStoppers is a nonprofit organization that brings together law enforcement, media, and the community to stop, solve, and prevent crime.
They committed the crime.
YOU helped put them away!
Statistics from 1997–2023:
10,883 charges filed
3,195 fugitives were apprehended
$311,954.00 total rewards offered
16,176 anonymous tips received
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Announce Record Breaking Results for September Gun Buyback
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is pleased to announce the results of their September 21, 2024, Gun Buyback event.
In partnership with the City of Montgomery and the Montgomery Police Department, CrimeStoppers hosted their second Gun Buyback for 2024. The Buyback was held at True Devine Baptist Church located at 4601 Troy Highway, Montgomery, Alabama, on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
The buyback received a tremendous public response, bringing in 106 firearms within the first two and a half hours of the event. The event was so successful that CrimeStoppers ran out of cash that was being paid out for firearms.
CrimeStoppers paid out $8,000.00 for 106 firearms received, with each firearm being destroyed onsite.
This event takes guns out of the hands of those who do not want them and prevents those firearms from being stolen and used for harm or criminal activity.
CrimeStoppers offers this event as a way for the public to dispose of unwanted firearms with no questions asked.
CrimeStoppers would like to thank its Board of Directors for volunteering their time to this worthy cause, the media, the City of Montgomery, the Montgomery Police Department, and the community for helping spread the word about this initiative and making it a tremendous success.
This is yet another example of the community, media, and law enforcement working together to make our community safer.
CENTRAL ALABAMA CRIMESTOPPERS 2024 GOLF TOURNAMENT RESULTS
On Friday, September 13, 2024, Central Alabama CrimeStoppers held their annual golf tournament at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course – Capitol Hill, located in Prattville, Alabama. The annual tournament is a signature fundraising event for CrimeStoppers. From a winning hole-in-one shot to record-breaking fundraising efforts, this year's event will be one that will not soon be forgotten.
For those not familiar with the organization, Central Alabama CrimeStoppers’ goal is to build stronger relationships with local law enforcement agencies, media, and the citizens of Alabama to empower people to make their communities safer through anonymous reporting of crimes. Since 1997, CrimeStoppers has received more than 16,138 anonymous tips from the public and has offered more than $293,000 in cash rewards to anonymous tipsters. Those tips have helped law enforcement and citizens file over 10,167 criminal charges and placed over 3,193 criminals behind bars.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Executive Director, Tony Garrett and his staff are humbled and thankful to the corporate and community tournament sponsors for their continued support. Supporters helped raise $164,560.00 for the 2024 CrimeStoppers Golf Tournament. Not only did CrimeStoppers raise a substantial amount of funds to support their daily operations, but they also gained $10,000 thanks to one of the tournament player's lucky shots on a prize-winning hole-in-one. The $20,000.00 hole-in-one paid $10,000.00 to the winner and $10,000.00 of the proceeds were donated to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, bringing the total of funds raised to $174,560.00
Funds raised will support our existing web-based and telephone crime reporting system, our P3 Tip Management System for Law Enforcement, our expansion to new communities, our reward program, and our school resource officer and law enforcement training programs.
Fundraisers and continued support from the community allow Central Alabama CrimeStoppers to be one of the best Crime Stopper programs in the nation. We would like to thank Law Enforcement and our Media Partners for placing your trust in us as we witness missing persons being located, crimes being solved, and fugitives being captured, as we work together to make our communities safer. We would like to say a special “Thank You” to the citizens who have spoken up and have been empowered to say something after witnessing a crime or seeing a CrimeStoppers segment.
Visit our website at www.215STOP.com to donate to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers.
If you would like to support CrimeStoppers, write a check and mail your donation to:
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers
501 Cloverdale Road, Suite 201
Montgomery, AL 36106-1878
2024 Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Golf Tournament Winners
Total Net Winners
First Place – 131 Total Net
Ryan Fritz / Will Roark / Justin Barrett / Pric Johnston
Second Place – 132 Total Net
Adam Rogers/ Matthew Murphy / Ben Bracewell / Al Bracewell
Third Place – 133 Total Net
Chris McKay / David Gates / Kyle White / Clay Corley
Total Gross Winners
First Place – 228 Total Gross
Bill Mitchell / Ronnie McDill / Cade McDill / Pete Sellers
Second Place – 133 Total Gross
Michael McNair / Charlie Elliot / Chase Hastey / Nelson Whyte
Third Place – 136 Total Gross
Dr. Bronner / Bruce Hodges / Hunter Bronson / George Bronner
Longest Drive
Charlie Elliot
Closest to Pin #6
Tyler Shirah
Closest to Pin #12
Kyle White
Putting Contest Winner
Freddie Lynn
Hole-In-One
Cade McDill
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Announces New Text-to-Tip Feature
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is pleased to announce a new way citizens can anonymously and conveniently submit tips to CrimeStoppers.
CrimeStoppers continues to find ways to make providing information to the public more convenient while ensuring each tipster remains anonymous. From CrimeStoppers' previous launch of the P3 Tips App which has been a tremendous success, it is now offering the all-new text-to-tip feature.
The new text-to-tip feature is easy to use. Simply text keyword 215stop to 738477 from your cell phone. Follow the link to submit your anonymous tip today.
Submitting anonymous tips has never been easier. CrimeStoppers now offers four ways citizens can submit anonymous tips from the privacy of their homes, cell phones, and smart devices.
This is yet another tool to help bring together law enforcement, the media, and the community to stop, solve, and prevent crime. Working together, we can continue to accomplish great things.
As always, tips submitted to CrimeStoppers could lead to a cash reward. When you wish to remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Host Gun Buyback Bringing in 94 Firearms
Bryant Missionary Baptist Church
3645 Norman Bridge Road
Montgomery, AL
36108
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is pleased to announce the results of their June 29, 2024, Gun Buyback event.
In partnership with the City of Montgomery and the Montgomery Police Department, CrimeStoppers hosted the first Gun Buyback for 2024. The Buyback was held at Bryant Missionary Baptist Church located at 3645 Norman Bridge Road, Montgomery, Alabama, on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The buyback received a tremendous public response, bringing in 94 firearms within the first three hours of the event. The event was so successful that CrimeStoppers ran out of cash that was being paid out for firearms.
CrimeStoppers paid out $8,000.00 for 94 firearms received, with each firearm being destroyed onsite.
This event takes guns out of the hands of those who do not want them and prevents those firearms from being stolen and used for harm or criminal activity.
CrimeStoppers offers this event as a way for the public to dispose of unwanted firearms with no questions asked.
CrimeStoppers would like to thank its Board of Directors for volunteering their time to this worthy cause, the media, the City of Montgomery, the Montgomery Police Department, and the community for helping spread the word about this initiative and making it a tremendous success.
This is yet another example of the community, media, and law enforcement working together to make our community safer.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Helps Place 40 Fugitives Wanted for Murder Behind Bars in the last 18 Months
These results speak volumes to the support provided by you, citizens who care and take action.
On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the staff of Central Alabama CrimeStoppers were invited to attend the City of Montgomery City Council Meeting. While at the meeting, Mayor Steven Reed spoke about the successful partnership the City of Montgomery and Central Alabama CrimeStoppers had.
Mayor Reed recognized the staff of Central Alabama CrimeStoppers and made a proclamation, declaring June 6 officially as Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Day in the City of Montgomery.
As CrimeStoppers approaches the annual commemorative day, they would like to thank their many law enforcement partners, the media, and most importantly the public, for working together for the betterment of local Alabama communities.
The following are recent CrimeStoppers’ successes that wouldn’t be possible without the outstanding partnerships that help CrimeStoppers carry out its mission day after day.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers truly appreciates the accolades and considers it an honor to officially have their day of recognition that will be remembered for years to come.
CrimeStoppers is a nonprofit organization that brings together law enforcement, media, and the community to stop, solve, and prevent crime.
When we all come together for the good of the community, we can accomplish great things!
2023 Overview
Our success for 2023 speaks volumes to the support we have from law enforcement, the media, and most importantly the public. When we all come together and work as one for the betterment of our communities, great things can happen.
ANNUAL SPLASH A COP, DEPUTY, OR NEWS REPORTER FUNDRAISER
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is pleased to announce our annual Splash a Cop, Deputy, or News Reporter Fundraiser was a tremendous success.
In conjunction with the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office, CrimeStoppers hosted the annual fundraiser, on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Prattville City Fest. The fundraiser was held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Splash a Cop, Deputy, or News Reporter Fundraiser provided a unique way for our local law enforcement and media partners to engage their local community.
Prattville City Fest featured many vendors, activities, food trucks, and a day of family fun. Festivalgoers had the opportunity to make a cash donation of $5.00 to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, Each donor received three balls with the opportunity to splash local law enforcement officers and members of the local media.
CrimeStoppers would like to thank the public for their continued support and for those who donated to CrimeStoppers during this special event and fundraiser.
Thank you, Autauga County Sheriff's Office for making this fundraiser possible and donating your time and deputies to help our cause. We appreciate the officers from the Prattville Police Department for volunteering their time as well.
Sheriff Mark Harrell, thank you for making this all possible. We appreciate your time and dedication to your community. Most importantly, thanks for getting soaked on our behalf.
Thank you, WAKA and WSFA for being a part of this event. Thank you, Estee Morrison of WAKA and Amanda Curran of WSFA, for sitting in the splash seat.
We would also like to thank event sponsors, Autauga County, The City of Prattville, WSFA, the law offices of Bradley Ekdahl, Steven Perdue, Hawthrone Atchison Riddle Law Office, and Carol Cook Carter Law Office.
CrimeStoppers is a nonprofit organization that brings together law enforcement, media, and the community to stop, solve, and prevent crime. As a result of these successful partnerships, in 2023, CrimeStoppers received 1,325 tips and paid out $47,920.00 to 59 anonymous tipsters who provided information that led to 190 arrests and 681 felony criminal charges. Along with these impressive numbers, law enforcement partners recovered $254,490.00 of stolen property and took $18,650.00 worth of illegal drugs off Alabama streets.
Funds raised will support our existing web-based and telephone crime reporting system, our P3 Tip Management System for Law Enforcement, our expansion to new communities, our reward program, and our school resource officer and law enforcement training programs. Donations can also be made through our website, www.215stop.com.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Executive Director Elected to the Board of Directors for Southeastern Crime Stoppers Association
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is pleased to announce its involvement with the Southeastern Crime Stoppers Association.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has stayed on a path of success since its inception in 1997. Beginning with a simple mission to place Montgomery area fugitives behind bars and help identify suspects involved in unsolved felony investigations, to now have a footprint in all 67 Alabama counties and partner with 117 law enforcement agencies across the state of Alabama. This steady growth has allowed CrimeStoppers to stand out and as a result, the staff of Central Alabama CrimeStoppers were invited to provide a presentation at the 2024 Southeastern Crime Stoppers Association Conference held April 14th – 18th.
The presentation was a tremendous success and was well received by attendees representing Crime Stoppers programs from approximately fifteen southeastern states.
Following the presentation, Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Executive Director, Tony Garrett, was nominated and elected to the Southeastern Crime Stoppers Association Board of Directors. Garrett was sworn in on April 18, 2024, and is now officially serving on the board.
Garrett will be responsible for helping provide support and guidance for other Crime Stoppers programs.
2023 was an exceptional year for Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, from being nominated and receiving the 2022 Southeastern CrimeStoppers Association Productivity Award and receiving a proclamation from Montgomery Mayor, Steven Reed, declaring June 6, as Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Day. 2024 appears to be shaping into yet another year to remember for the program.