Crime of the Week

Cash Reward offered for information regarding theft of air conditioners.

The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of two central air conditioning units that were stolen from the Weldon Baptist Church on Farm Road 230 in the Weldon Community between the hours of 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 16 and 11:30 a.m. on Monday March 17, 2008. These units are reported to be a 3 ½ ton air conditioning unit and a 5 ton air conditioning unit.

Also, on Dec. 05, 2007 the Houston County Sheriff’s Office investigated a similar report from the Antioch Baptist Church, located outside Lovelady on FR 230, that a four-ton air conditioning unit was stolen from the church between Dec. 02, 2007 and Dec. 05. Houston County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading the arrest and indictment of the person(s) responsible for the theft of the air-conditioners. Call 545-Tips (545-8477) to report information anonymously or report online at www.545-Tips.com.

Cash Reward offered for information regarding theft of tractor.

On Friday, Jan. 11 Houston County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to the Wheeler Springs Community in reference to the theft of a farm tractor. The theft had occurred between Jan. 6-11. the stolen tractor is described as a 1984 Ford 5900, blue in color with an orange/red front-end loader. The tractor was also equipped with a rear mounted spear and hay forks. Houston County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading the arrest and indictment of the person(s) responsible for the theft of the tractor. Call 545-Tips (545-8477) to report information anonymously or report online at www.545-Tips.com.

Cash Reward offered for information regarding burglaries.

Houston County Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the burglary of a residence in the 100 block of Homewood Street on Feb. 25 and the burglary of a residence in the 200 block of Pecan Drive on Feb. 27.

Cash Reward offered for information regarding information regarding methamphetimines.

Houston County Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone found to be manufacturing or "cooking" methamphetamines or to have the precursor chemicals.

Crime of the Week

Reward offered for information regarding death of Bald Eagle.

Houston County Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for the death of the American Bald Eagle found on the grounds of the Eastham Prison facility on Friday, Nov. 30.

Reward offered for information regarding methamphetimines.

Houston County Crime Stoppers announced on Thursday, Dec. 6 that they will pay a cash reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone found to be manufacturing or "cooking" methamphetimines or to have the presursor chemicals.

Reward offered for information regarding the theft of a Kubota Tractor.

Reward offered for information regarding the theft of a 2007 Orange 29 HP Kubota Tractor from Houston county Equipment in the 1600 block of Loop 304. The tractor was reportedly stolen between Wednesday, Nov. 21 and Tuesday, Nov. 27. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible.

Reward offered for information regarding an aggravated assault.

Law enforcement is investigating an aggravated assault that occurred on early Thursday morning, Nov. 1 on Hwy. 7 between Ratcliff and Kennard. According to authorities, a motorist reported seeing a man lying in front of a truck parked on the side of the road. the man sustained injuries and personal items belonging to him were stolen. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible.

Reward offered for information regarding a theft at Houston County Electrical Co-op.

Between October 20, 2007 and October 22, 2207 person or persons unknown entered the grounds of the Houston County Electrical Co-op located on Loop 304 in Crockett, Texas. A theft was committed. The Houston County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and convictions of person(s) responsible.

* Important Information *

As part of a nationwide program, Houston County Crime Stoppers is Dedicated to making Houston County a SAFER community with cooperation from Citizens through Anonymous Tips that help Law Enforcement officials solve crimes in the area.

Citizens are encouraged to Report any criminal activity in the county by calling the 545-TIPS hotline. The Tips Telephone hotline Phone Number is routed through Canada and each Tipster is given a unique private identification number and NEVER asked to reveal his/her identity.

This GUARANTEE of remaining Anonymous has helped Law Enforcement Officials throughout the nation solve countless crimes and bring comfort to citizens and order to the communities they live in.

Houston County Crime Stoppers Pays Tipsters for the information they provide that leads law Enforcement Officials to criminals in the community.

Houston County Crime Stoppers is served by a Board of Directors dedicated to serving the county and making it a safer place to live for EVERYONE.

If YOU are aware of ANY criminal activity in Houston County you can safely Call 545-TIPS and report the and FEEL SAFE in doing so.

Call Today and help make Houston County a Safer place to live and work!

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