News brief: Crime Stoppers lives

By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

CHEHALIS – The board of Olympia/Thurston County Crime Stoppers voted this morning to approve a name change to coincide with its expanded mission which includes Lewis County.

Crime Stoppers of Lewis County shut down last summer after more than two decades of operation.

While the program to the north has sort of taken this area under its wing, the new name will reflect that, according to Lewis County Undersheriff Wes Rethwill.

They will call themselves Crime Stoppers of South Sound, he said.

Already, anyone here in Lewis County who wants to turn in an anonymous tip – and potentially be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward, can call them, according to Rethwill.

Rethwill said the group has also taken Mason County “under its wing.” They will also be adding one new board position, he said.

“For us, it’s exciting, because we still have access to the crime stoppers,” he said.

The number is 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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2 Responses to “News brief: Crime Stoppers lives”

  1. motorboatin says:
    Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 8:47 am

    NW Focus,

    Don’t forget the biased judges!

  2. Northwest Focus says:
    Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 10:01 pm

    A true gratitude to thurston county for picking up where Lewis county left off/couldn’t step up. Perhaps they can help with our senior centers next. Lewis county elected leaders (specifically sheriff, prosecutor, commissioners) should be ashamed. Vote ’em all out next election!