Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Crimestoppers Turns 25


Crimestoppers in Northwestern Ontario and Northern Minnesota is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month.

Board chair Bill Harrington says they've seen a lot of growth to the program, especially since the addition of northern Minnesota to their coverage area six year ago.

"As you know that International Falls border is very busy," says Harrington. "Lots of people moving across and we know there are things there that we should be getting tips on and we're been very fortunate to do that."

Just over a million dollars in stolen property have been recovered and seven million in illegal drug seized since the program started in 1985.