“Once we released the suspects’ photographs on social media, we immediately began receiving numerous tips identifying the suspects,” said Sheriff Authier. “Our CID investigators located and arrested the male suspect within hours. The tips submitted also helped our investigators identify and locate the female suspect. We would like to thank the public for their assistance in this case.”
“We believe tip411 will be a great tool to help members of the public contact us when they have information that can help protect Virginia’s natural resources,” said DWR Executive Director Ryan Brown
“Our ability to solve crimes and create a safer town has a lot to do with the involvement of our citizens,” Chief Bukunt said. “This department is embracing new technologies that will allow us to open up a two-way line of communication, and tip411 will enable citizens to anonymously provide us information that will assist us in the solving of crimes and create a safer community.”
Man arrested after an investigation into multiple tip411 complaints about drug activity by Asheville Police.
“The biggest benefit for us, I think, is the ability for people to let us know about the crime that’s happening,” Officer Mortinson said. “It allows people to give us information on cases that we are currently investigating.”