CrimeStoppers awards first $2,000
in July for an anonymous murder tip
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An anonymous citizen tipster was awarded $2,000 in July for helping authorities identify a murder suspect — the first $2,000 reward in a homicide case approved under the agency’s new payment guidelines.
The unknown person — all CrimeStoppers contacts are always anonymous — informed us on June 17, 2021 that Alex Derrick was responsible for killing a woman named Monica Boone in room 110 at the Deluxe Inn on Jackson Avenue five days before. Homicide detectives confirmed that the informant’s information helped them develop Derrick as the prime suspect. A warrant was issued for his arrest.
A second citizen was awarded $500 for contacting us with Derrick’s location. He was arrested by Shelby County’s fugitives squad.
Until this past month, awards up to $1,000 have been available through CrimeStoppers since its inception in early 1980. The award was raised to $2,000, in the case of murders, in order to help authorities fight an increase in deadly shootings and violence or assaults leading to death.
In another homicide case during the month, an $800 award was given a tipster for helping detectives locate Angieline Kennedy, who was wanted in a drive-by shooting on July 4 in which seven-year-old Kelby Shorty was slain.
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Team player slots are still open
for upcoming CrimeStoppers tourney
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More than two dozen local companies and individuals have chosen to underwrite the costs of this year’s CrimeStoppers Golf Tournament, scheduled for Thursday, September 2 at Windkye Country Club in southeast Memphis.
Their support makes it possible for a successful fundraiser that will provide future funding for cash awards to citizens who provide us helpful information leading to arrests or warrants in felony crimes.
And so — (drum roll) — we wish to express our deep appreciation to the following companies and individuals supporting this year outing: Phelps Security, Jane & Harvey Russell Charitabvle Foundation, Dillard Door & Security, BuLab, Phelps Electric, Lipscomb & Pitts, SkyCop, Gary & Frances Paulson, Watkins-Uiberall, State Systems, First Horizon Advisors, UCL Financial, MyTown Roofing, The Pickering Firm, Champion Awards, Karlton Govan Lending Team, Splash Creative, Herbi-Systems, Jim Keras Chevrolet, JIM Promotions & Uniforms, SuperLo, Ballin, Ballin & Fishman, Attorney Gray Bartlett
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There still is time to sign up a team for the tournament. To do so, visit this page of our website.
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Next walk protesting gun violence
Scheduled August 28 in Binghampton
The Binghampton neighborhood has been chosen for the next Pledge To Protect 901 community walk against gun violence.
The march will start and finish at First Baptist Church – Broad on Saturday morning August 28, 2021 and organizers hope many people from the neighborhood will join. In case of thunderstorms, the backup date is September 11.
The route will be secured as always by the Memphis Police Department’s Traffic Division. Water will be available for walkers and resource tables staffed by various nonprofit groups will be present.
Pledge to Protect 901 is a collaborative of grassroots and nonprofit organizations — working alongside activists, government agencies, education and health care organizers — to bring awareness to Memphis and Shelby County residents that they may stand against gun violence and get involved in their community.
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Donations of any size are welcome. Checks made out to CrimeStoppers may be sent to our offices at 600 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 451, Memphis, 38105, or visit our website to make a secure donation now.
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CrimeStoppers
by the numbers
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For the month of July, CrimeStoppers approved 13 cash awards totaling
$8,400. The cases included two first degree murders and three attempted murders.
The tips helped the Memphis Police Department close 11 active case files and identify 12 felons for arrests. Other cases included aggravated assaults, burglaries,
and an especially aggravated kidnapping.
To date, CrimeStoppers has awarded $38,100 and citizen tips have led to 70
felony cases solved in 2021. Seven of the cases were homicides.
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To review all the tips data for the year, visit this page on our main website:
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Cold cases site helps
detectives
A new website provides information on numerous cold-case homicides.
A Cold Case is an unsolved felony crime awaiting the discovery of new evidence. It is a case that was suspended after the initial investigation for lack of leads but remains an open file.
It is a case that sometimes may require a new set of investigative eyes, and the aid of the public.
It is CrimeStoppers’ strong belief that in every crime someone knows something — it could be a seemingly small detail — that could be enough to lead to a solution — and justice for the victim and the victim’s family.
CrimeStoppers here offers a series of Cold Case files for public consideration. To provide a tip call or test CrimeStoppers: 528-CASH (2274).
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Websites continue
to build awareness
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CrimeStoppers and its many programs are explained - and the public is engaged - in various places on the internet
The newest site in our stable puts new light on cold cases. Take a look at -
Our main website explains the organization's purpose, and keeps count on major cases in which police need help from citizens -
A companion site helps students keep their schools safer - trustpays.org
Senior citizens who are afraid or otherwise need help can find information they can use at another site - seniorbsafe.org
Because the theft of copper and other metals has become a major problem in the metro area we launched CopperStoppers -
Now the public can view the list of current fugitives, including photos on our newest site -
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