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Vaping Violations

Vaping is illegal for minors in Texas, but it’s happening daily in schools.

If you see a student using a vape on campus, submit a tip anonymously to Deep East Texas Crime Stoppers (Submit a Tip).

You’ll help improve the quality of life for all students, and you might earn a cash reward before Christmas. Let's keep our schools vape-free!

FREE $$$ - UNCLAIMED REWARDS - FREE $$$

Crime Stoppers has a few unclaimed rewards waiting for the tipsters who helped solve cases. We're talking about FREE MONEY at a time when many have been out of work for weeks.

Unlike the IRS and Google, we DO NOT track you and DO NOT know the names of those who should get the money — TIPSTERS MUST CONTACT US. Your reward might be singing; "🎵Don't you forget about me🎵".

If you provided information to Crime Stoppers and the information resulted in an arrest, stolen property recovery, or drug seizure, follow the instructions you received when submitting the tip, click the “Tip Follow Up” button above, or use our app. You'll need your tip number and password to access the tip and discuss a reward. 

Crime Stoppers pays rewards in cash but only for anonymous, crime-solving tips submitted directly to Crime Stoppers and that concern information not previously provided to or known by law enforcement. For each crime only the first, most accurate tip can be rewarded.

03/09/2020 – Unclaimed Rewards

Since January 01, Crime Stoppers' board of directors has approved nearly $10,000 in rewards each year but not every eligible tipster has claimed their cash.

For crimes occurring in the counties of Angelina, Houston, Trinity, or Tyler, Crime Stoppers accepts tips by telephone (936-639-TIPS), online (only at 639TIPS.com), and through our app. A software program assigns each tip a number and password so the tipster’s identity is never known to anyone involved. The tip number and password are the only way for Crime Stoppers to locate a tip and communicate with the Tipster regarding a reward.

Some tipsters never claim their reward because they mistakenly believe Crime Stoppers will contact them but that is not possible. Crime Stoppers tips truly are anonymous. If you provided information to Crime Stoppers and the information resulted in an arrest, stolen property recovery, or drug seizure, follow the instructions you received, click the "Tip Follow Up" button below, or use the app.

Anonymity is not Crime Stoppers’ promise — IT IS THE LAW. In Texas, a person, including a law enforcement officer, may commit a crime if the person intentionally or knowingly divulges the identity of a Crime Stoppers Tipster. Crime Stoppers needs the information you have regarding crimes and criminals, not your name.

To further ensure a tipster’s identity is never known, Crime Stoppers pays rewards only for anonymous tips; tipsters who identify themselves are not eligible for payment. You will be anonymous unless YOU tell someone that you submitted a Crime Stoppers Tip.

Crime Stoppers pays rewards in cash but only for anonymous, crime-solving tips submitted directly to Crime Stoppers and that concern information not previously provided to or known by law enforcement. For each crime only the first, most accurate tip can be rewarded.

Be a Crime Stopper

Crimes occur around us everyday. We don’t notice some and we ignore others but crime is a community problem that can only be addressed with the community’s help.

We convince ourselves that, since we were not the victim, we have no reason to be involved. When we have information about a crime, we fear becoming a target by reporting to the police what we know. We fear the public scrutiny or social media backlash that might follow our name being listed in a police report or our testimony in court.

Crime Stoppers exists to assist law enforcement in solving and preventing crimes and accomplishes these tasks by overcoming the apathy and fear that inhibit community involvement. Even if you don't see how crime impacts you, Crime Stoppers’ reward offer can pique your interest in helping solve a crime. Crime Stoppers addresses the fear barrier by offering a means to provide crime-solving information without identifying yourself.

Information provided through this website, Crime Stoppers’ mobile app, or the telephone tipline ((936) 639-TIPS), is anonymous - no one will ask for your name or your contact information. An anonymous tip that leads to the arrest of a felony offender might be eligible for a reward. Texas laws protect Crime Stoppers tipsters. The entire process, from tip to reward, is handled without identifying the tipster, so no one—not Crime Stoppers, not law enforcement, and not the community—will know who you are.

Many crime-solving tips are generated through this weekly article, but Crime Stoppers will accept anonymous tips concerning any crime or wanted felon in Angelina, Houston, Trinity, or Tyler counties. Without your anonymous tip, a crime might go unsolved. Get involved.

Black Friday / Cyber Monday Online Security Reminders

BEFORE logging in, giving your email address, or making a purchase, ask yourself: Do I know the website? Is it really the website I think it is? Is the website secured (SSL lock symbol in browser address bar).

DON’T click on links in email messages. Type the website URL and copy/paste or type coupon codes. Links can redirect to nefarious sites, be used to validate your email as part of a phishing scam, and take you to a lookalike site that facilitates fraud and theft. 

BEFORE purchasing anything (online or in-person), ask yourself: Is the deal too good to be true? If so, there’s a reason (stolen property, scam, fraud,...).

DON’T use public WiFi or hotspots. Entering your personal and financial information on an unsecured network is as safe as posting it to Facebook. 

ALWAYS use strong passwords that are unique to each site you visit. NEVER, NO MATTER HOW INSIGNIFICANT YOU THINK THE SITE IS, USE THE SAME PASSWORD FOR TWO SITES/SERVICES.  Use a password manager to automatically generate, store, and recall/enter long, strong passwords. 1Password is GREAT, LastPass is very well reviewed, and iCloud Keychain is free, easy, and secure (for Apple users).

You DON’T need an account for most sites/purchases. Don’t save your financial/payment information to the boutique store’s website; check out as guest and don't give them unnecessary information. If the site supports Apple Pay, and your an Apple user, USE APPLE PAY. If not, PayPal, prepaid cards, and gift card works very well.

IF you NEED to link a payment method to an account (subscriptions, regular purchases, etc), consider Privacy.com as an alternative to giving your debit or credit card number to multiple sites/services. Privacy links to a bank account and generates single-use or merchant-linked credit card numbers that cannot be used again (if single-use) or cannot be used by anyone other than the linked merchant (for merchant-linked), and you can set charging limits to prevent automatic drafting in amounts higher than you agreed (like the streaming service that keeps increasing its prices).

Keep your computer/phone/tablet updated. An up-to-date operating system is less susceptible to attack. 

Get Paid

Texas is awesome.  This is true for many reasons but for Crime Stoppers, it's the protections afforded for tipsters that make this The Great State.  Crime Stoppers exists in every state of the U.S. and in at least 24 other countries but Texas leads the way in protecting tipsters and in clearing the way for Crime Stoppers to operate.

In Texas, intentionally or knowingly divulging the identity of a Crime Stoppers Tipster is a crime.  Crime Stoppers needs the information you have regarding crimes and criminals, not your name, and we pay rewards only for anonymous tips. A person who reveals their identity to law enforcement, or works with an officer/investigator, is an informant, not a Crime Stoppers Tipster, and they are not eligible for a reward.  Not offering rewards to tipsters who identify themselves ensures a tipster's identity is never known and cannot be revealed to anyone—not law enforcement, not Crime Stoppers, not prosecutors, not defendants, not the community…  The importance of anonymity cannot be overstressed.  You will be anonymous unless YOU tell someone that you submitted a Crime Stoppers Tip.

If there is any drawback to keeping tipsters anonymous, it's on the rewards end of the system.  Crime Stoppers pays rewards, in cash, for anonymous, crime-solving tips and Texas laws make convicted criminals provide the funds for those rewards but tipsters must follow up with Crime Stoppers to receive a reward.  Crime Stoppers doesn't have a tipster's name, address, phone number, computer/phone IP address, or anything else that could be used to identify the tipster. The tipster must call back, use the app, or go online to check their reward eligibility.

Tipsters also must know their tip number and password; there is no way for Crime Stoppers to recover a lost tip number. If you forget or lose your tip number and password, you cannot check the status of the tip, submit updates to that tip, or claim a reward (if one is authorized). You can submit a new tip with the same information but that needs to happen before the case is solved or the wanted person is apprehended.

For crimes occurring in the counties of Angelina, Houston, Trinity, or Tyler, Crime Stoppers accepts tips through this website (Submit a New Tip), through its app (Download Here), and by telephone (936-639-TIPS).  A software program assigns each tip a number and password and that tip number and password are the only way for Crime Stoppers to locate a tip and pay a reward.

07/15/2019 – Welcome, Tyler County

It's official, Tyler County is part of Crime Stoppers.

Last year, Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford, requested Crime Stoppers bring its crime prevention and crime solving resources to the residents of Tyler County. Crime Stoppers' board of directors instructed its executive director, Detective JB Smith, to assist Tyler County law enforcement agencies with unsolved crimes while evaluating the feasibility of incorporating the county into its service area.

The evaluation period was productive. Peace officers from each of Tyler County's law enforcement agencies received training on Crime Stoppers' history, purpose, operating procedures, and statutes. Several active and cold cases were profiled. And, presentations to citizen groups explained and promoted Crime Stoppers.

Last week, Det. Smith and Tyler County SO Deputy Casey Whitworth appeared before the Texas Crime Stoppers Council to, an advisory board for the Governor that certifies local crime stopper organizations, to request the expansion into Tyler County be approved and certified. Recognizing that bringing Crime Stoppers to Tyler County will benefit area law enforcement officers, citizens, and schools, the Council approved the expansion.

Regarding the expansion, Det. Smith said; "we've always tried to help the counties surrounding Angelina, and will continue to do so. Criminals don't stop at county lines and having Tyler County a permanent part of our recognized service area make sense."

Crime Stoppers is a nonprofit corporation operated by a civilian board of directors. Donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations support the organization, and fees paid by convicted offenders are used to fund rewards.

Information on unsolved crimes and wanted persons can be found on this website and across social media by following @639TIPS (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube). Rewards are available for anonymous, crime solving tips but only if submitted directly to Crime Stoppers by clicking one of the Tip buttons on this website, using Crime Stoppers' mobile app, or calling (936) 639-TIPS). With Crime Stoppers, the entire process, from tip to reward, is handled without identifying the tipster.

Angelina County Animal Abuse Tips

Crime Stoppers accepts tips on animal cruelty in Angelina County.

The Crime Stoppers board of directors approved an initiative to crack down on animal fighting and pets and livestock being subjected to life-threatening conditions. In order for the system to work, Crime Stoppers Executive Director JB Smith said people have to respect its purpose.

“Crime Stoppers and Animal Control officers can’t do anything about your girlfriend putting costumes on your cat, or about your neighbor not wrapping his Chihuahua in a chinchilla sweater before going out on a 70-degree day,” Detective Smith said.  He added that tips regarding “pet parenting” will clog the system and might hinder the process for information about animal-related crimes.

Smith also warned not to use Crime Stoppers to report an in-progress emergency.  “Ensuring anonymity”, Smith said, “takes time so, in an emergency, contact law enforcement directly.”  He used a pet locked in a hot car as an example of an inappropriate time for submitting a Crime Stoppers tip.

For now, Crime Stoppers can accept animal-related tips for Angelina County cases. Those that occur outside Angelina County will need to be reported the respective law enforcement agency in that jurisdiction. 

Animal abuse tips will be treated no differently than traditional Crime Stoppers tips and rewards will be determined using the same guidelines. 

If you discover neglected pets or livestock, witness someone abusing animals, or have information that will help stop animal fighting, contact Crime Stoppers by calling 936-639-TIPS, clicking one of the Tip buttons on this page, or using Crime Stoppers’ app. Calls and tips directly to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and an anonymous tip that leads to an arrest might be eligible for a reward.

Anonymity is not Crime Stoppers’ promise—IT IS THE LAW.  To further ensure a tipster’s identity is never known, Crime Stoppers pays rewards only for anonymous tips; tipsters who identify themselves are not eligible for payment.

Crime Stoppers

You’ve heard of Crime Stoppers but what do you know about it?  Let’s debunk three misconceptions about the program.

The first, and most common, misconception is that Crime Stoppers is, or is part of, a law enforcement agency.  Crime Stoppers is a nonprofit organization run by a civilian (volunteer) board of directors.  The program exists to help law enforcement fight crime but Crime Stoppers does not investigate crimes, make arrests, or accept crime reports from victims. 

JB Smith, executive director of Crime Stoppers of Lufkin, said; “when it comes to being a witness or helping the police, some people are fearful or just don’t want to get involved”.  He said Crime Stoppers overcomes this by offering cash rewards and guaranteeing anonymity.

Another misconception is that tipsters have to give their name to collect a reward.  Smith said this is never the case and that tipsters who do reveal their identity are not eligible for a reward.  He stressed that anonymity is more than a promise. “It’s the law,” Smith said, “it can be a crime to reveal the identity of a Crime Stoppers tipster”. 

The third misconception is that Crime Stoppers will only accept information concerning crimes profiled by the program.  Smith encourages anyone with information regarding any unsolved felony crime or wanted felon to contact Crime Stoppers.  He said the program profiles as many crimes as it can but will accept tips about any crime.

If you can provide information concerning an unsolved felony crime or the location of a wanted felon, call Crime Stoppers at (936) 639-TIPS, click one of the Tip buttons on this page, or use Crime Stoppers’ P3 Tips app.  Calls and tips directly to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and an anonymous tip that leads to an arrest might be eligible for a reward.

Anonymous App

Crime Stoppers has an app for anonymously submitting crime-solving tips from your iOS and Android device.

The P3 Tips app by Anderson Software is available, for free, from the iTunes and Google Play stores.  Once installed, you’ll set your location; choosing Angelina, Houston, or Trinity County, or a city within those counties, will bring you to Deep East Texas Crime Stoppers.

To submit an anonymous tip, select an offense type and then add any information you have.  Investigators need as much detail as possible.  Describe the crime, name the suspect, and answer as many questions as possible. The app even lets you send photos and videos.

Once received and reviewed, Crime Stoppers will respond to you through the app.  The process is anonymous, so Crime Stoppers will never know who you are, but you’ll be able to send and receive messages about the crime and possible reward.

The app will provide you a tip number and password for use when updating the tip or collecting a reward.

You can add information to your tip anytime and Crime Stoppers can pass along questions from investigators.  

The app is passcode protected to prevent prying eyes from seeing your tip and possible reward.  At any time, you can submit new tips, review and update an existing tip, or check the status of a tip or reward.

Crime Stoppers tips are anonymous and Crime Stoppers Tipsters must remain anonymous to be eligible for a reward, so never share your app password or identify yourself in a tip.  Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for anonymous, crime-solving tips received through the telephone tipline (936-639-TIPS), Crime Stoppers’ website (www.639TIPS.com), and the P3 Tips app.

You have to be quick if you want to be the first to submit a Crime Stoppers tip; a reward can be paid only to the first, most accurate tip we receive.