About Crime Stoppers

Aroostook Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization led by citizens against crime. It offers cash rewards of up to $1,000 to persons providing anonymous information that leads to the felony arrest of criminals

and fugitives.

Anonymous information and tips are received through a secure phone line or through a secure web connection staffed by a professional program coordinator. Each caller is assigned a code number for the purpose of ensuring anonymity. Aroostook County Crime Stoppers is based on the principle that someone, other than the criminal, has information that can solve a crime.

The organization was created to combat three major problems faced by law enforcement in generating that Information.

Fear of REPRISAL

An attitude of APATHY

Reluctance to get INVOLVED

1. Offering ANONYMITY to people who provide information about crimes.

2. Paying REWARDS when the information leads to arrest.

Community

Citizens are responsible for forming Crime Stoppers, an all-volunteer, non-profit corporation. Its directors oversee the program, establish policy, determine amounts and methods of reward payments, and work closely with law enforcement and the media. The volunteer board is also responsible for fundraising. The program is supported by the public through tax deductible donations from businesses, corporations, individuals, and service organizations

Media

Aroostook County Crime Stoppers is publicized on a regular basis by media partners of broadcast and print outlets. Special attention is given to unsolved crimes, cold cases, narcotics activity, and wanted fugitives.

Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement agencies receive and process anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers, which helps solve the crimes. If the information leads to an arrest, the caller will be paid up to $1,000 for their valuable information.

Pass It On!

You Remain Anonymous!

Criminals Don't!

Aroostook County Crime Stoppers operates In cooperation with communities, law enforcement, and investigative partners to help reduce crime throughout Aroostook County.

Mission Statement

Aroostook County Crime Stoppers promotes safe community welfare and lessens the burdens of the governments of Aroostook County by assisting law enforcement agencies in the apprehension and conviction of criminals. Funds are made available and rewards are offered to help develop community offensive actions against crime.

Donate

Aroostook County Crime Stoppers Is a community program supported by donations of money, goods, or services.

Contributions from individuals, private sources, corporations, clubs, professional associations, retail, civic and social groups keep the Crime Stoppers program functional. Aroostook County Crime Stoppers is a charitable organization 501(c)3, all donations are tax-exempt.

Please donate and get involved with our upcoming fundraising events.

Aroostook County Crime Stoppers

PO Box 64

Aroostook County, ME 04734

1-800-638-9477