Crimeline of Southern, NH, Needs Your Help
Crimeline of Southern, NH is a non-profit organization that came into existence on July 24, 1984 as a result of a group of citizens in Salem, NH who wanted to help the Salem Police fight crime. Since 1995, Crimeline supports the NH towns of Derry, Londonderry and Windham.
Crimeline board members include concerned citizens, police officers and Salem’s Chief of Police, as well as retired police chiefs and policemen. Funding is provided through local businesses, social groups, individuals and periodic fundraisers.
If a witness has information about a criminal activity, a wanted person or unsolved crime they can call Crimeline at 603.893.6600 or 800.498.4040. Your call is handled as an anonymous call and the caller is issued a secret Crimeline number, known only to the caller and Crimeline. The information provided is passed on to the investigative agency of the police in the town that has jurisdiction for the crime. If the information leads to an arrest, the caller receives a reward of up to $1,000. The reward is paid in cash. Callers are not required to appear in court. If a caller wishes to forego anonymity and is willing to testify as a witness in the trial, Crimeline doubles the cash award.
Since Crimeline has been in existence it has solved 131 cases with 43 defendants convicted. Property/narcotics valued at $181,000 have been recovered.
Most notably, during 2007, Crimeline tips helped solve a Derry murder and a Salem bank robbery. In the past, Crimeline received dozens of calls but recently there has been a lull in calls. With the local crime rate increasing in all four communities, there is a natural expectation that the tips would increase. Perhaps individuals don’t want to get involved. None the less it is important to stand up to drug dealers, thieves, domestic/child abusers and vandals. If you have a tip that might solve a crime in the communities represented by Crimeline, do call and be eligible to receive a cash reward.
Periodically the local newspapers publish articles on crimes of specific interest that the police would like to receive a tip on. Perhaps these newspaper articles might trigger your memory and you will be able to right a wrong and be rewarded for doing so.
For additional information on Crimeline of Southern, NH check out its website at www.crimelinesnh.com
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