Modesto Police Department News Release

For Immediate Release

Contact: Sergeant Brian Findlen, (209) 652-1386
Release Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 5:00:00 PM

NEW POLICE VIDEO RELEASED - CRIMESTOPPERS RECEIVES DONATION


The owners of two local businesses donated $5,000 each to the Modesto area Crime Stoppers program.  A press conference occurred this morning at 9:30 am.

The Modesto area Crime Stoppers has been a highly successful program and is credited for the arrest of over 170 people to date.  The program allows people to remain anonymous and receive cash rewards when providing tips about suspects wanted in a wide array of criminal incidents including murders, rapes, and robberies. 

Today’s press conference can be viewed at the following:
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KcyUIfR0Yk

or

http://www.modestogov.com/mpd/news/videos.asp

 

 


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To contact the City of Modesto Police Deparment Public Information Office,
call Brian Findlen at (209) 652-1386. E-mail: findlenb@modestopd.com