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Join Crime Stoppers for their 3rd Annual Rythm & Brews event on Monday, July 16, 2018, at the Hand of Fate Brewing Company in downtown Petersburg, IL. Doors open for food and drink at 5:00 with music by the Whirled Peas beginning at 6:30pm.

Tickets for guests are $15.00 or $25.00 for a couple and includes entry into the event plus 1 complimentary brew, food and a souvenir koozie or drink coaster. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult.

Craft beer aficionados will enjoy award winning brews, savory bites and hearty eats from Dr. Ugs and live music by the Whirled Peas. The Whirled Peas is a Petersburg-based four-some consisting of Larry Dirks, Jody Alderman, Wendy Beckerman and Rick Allen. They bring a blend of harmonious Americana, southern rock, classic rock music along with their deep commitment to roots and community.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a home invasion and aggravated criminal sexual assault which occurred in the 3200 block of east Enos on June 26^th around 5:30 a.m. The victim woke up to find the suspect entering the room. A struggle began causing minor injuries to the victim. The suspect is a skinny white male with longer hair and facial hair, wearing a hooded sweatshirt and dark pants that fled the area on foot. If you have information regarding this home invasion or any other crime you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or text us by typing TIP672, then your message and send it to crimes. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could be eligible for a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, never your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a Theft, Deceptive Practices and forgery case which occurred between April 12^th and 13^th. A resident of Montvale Estates had a credit card stolen resulting in numerous illegal transactions at local retail establishments. The suspects are a black male and female and we have pictures of both which are posted on this website, cashfortips.us. If you can identify them you can leave an anonymous tip from the website.  If you have information regarding this theft or any other crime you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or text us by typing TIP672, then your message and send it to crimes. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could be eligible for a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, never your name.

This week Crime Stoppers needs information regarding a homicide at 1206 E Laurel on May 29th around 1a.m. The victim was sitting on the front porch when shots were fired from the west.  Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving this terrible crime. You will never be asked to identify yourself.  If you have information about this homicide or any other crime you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or text us by typing TIP672, then your message and send it to crimes. You can also go to our website cashfortips.us to leave a tip. If an arrest is made in this homicide you could be eligible for a cash reward up to 5,000 dollars, 2500 for all other cases. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, never your name.

This week Crime Stoppers needs your help to identify a subject involved in the theft and use of stolen/forged checks throughout Springfield totaling over a thousand dollars. The victim reports the theft occurred April 7th from 1151 N 8th around 3-p.m. The suspect is described as a black male, 5’10-5’11, over 200lbs with a short beard. If you can identify this subject or the female with him, pictures will be on our website which is cashfortips.us.