Crime Stoppers

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Crime Stoppers says tips from the public led to the arrest on Tuesday of fugitive Samuel Dorrough, who faces two counts of forgery in Greene County. Dorrough, 28, is white, about 5-foot-10 and 148 pounds with brown hair and green eyes.  He has multiple tattoos on his back, chest, right arm, right hand, right leg, and left leg.  He also has scars on his left arm and face.  People with information about any felony can call Crime Stoppers at (417) 869-TIPS (8477)

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Crime Stoppers says fugitive Jimmy Hartley Jr., who was wanted in Greene County on a charge of second-degree burglary, was arrested on Friday afternoon. People with information about other felony can call Crime Stoppers at (417) 869-TIPS (8477).  You may also submit your information securely on-line at www.tipsubmit.com . You do not have to give your name and no attempt is made to find out who you are. Crime Stoppers takes information about drug dealers, wanted felons, and all other felonies.  It pays rewards of up to $1,000 in cash for the information that leads to the arrest and the filing of charges against people involved in felonies.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Crime Stoppers and the Springfield Police Department ask for assistance from anyone who has information about a car/pedestrian crash on Jan. 16, 2013.  The car left the scene. The crash was between 7 and 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Market Avenue at Walnut Street.  The elderly victim was seriously injured. If you were in the area of this incident and saw any suspicious people or vehicles at these times, or if you know the driver or passengers, you can call Crime Stoppers at (417)

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Crime Stoppers and the Springfield Police Department ask for help identifying a man who robbed a woman outside a Walmart store.   The crime happened on Wed., Nov. 23, at 7 p.m., on the parking lot of the Walmart at 3315 S. Campbell Ave.  The robber approached a shopper, stole her purse from her shopping cart, then ran off to a car driven by a second man.  The victim tried to chase down the robber and suffered minor...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Crime Stoppers on Tuesday asked for help locating fugitive Steven Bass.  He was arrested on Tuesday night. Bass faces charges in Greene County of forgery, receiving stolen property, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of marijuana, and absconding from parole.  He was in the Greene County jail on Wednesday with no bond set. People with information about any felony can call...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Crime Stoppers and the Springfield Police Department ask for help identifying the man who robbed a Rapid Robert's store at 1655 S. Kansas Expressway on March 10 at 10:23 p.m. The robber showed a small black handgun and demanded money from the clerk. No photos or video is available. The robber is described as black, 5-feet to 5-feet-5 and around 130 pounds.  He was wearing sunglasses, gloves, a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants, and a white mask over the lower half of his face.  A silver colored Taurus was seen leaving the area soon after the robbery but police don't know if it's related to the robbery.

Springfield, MO - A reward is offered for information that solves an arson at a Springfield church.  The inside of the New Apostolic Church on East North Road was torched early Tuesday morning.  Firefighters believe a burglar broke in, then set the sanctuary on fire to cover his tracks.  Crime Stoppers offers a reward up to a thousand dollars for information that leads to the arrest and filing of charges in the case.  People who saw anything suspicious...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Crime Stoppers asks for help locating fugitive Michael Hogue, who is wanted in Greene County on charges of first-degree property damage and resisting arrest by fleeing, resulting in substantial risk of injury or death; possession of a controlled substance; and absconding from parole after being convicted for possession of amphetamines. Hogue has previously fled both on foot and in vehicles from local law enforcement on multiple occasions.  Hogue, 34, is white, 6-foot-1, and about 160 pounds with black hair and blue eyes.  It is unknown if Hogue has any tattoos or unique marks.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Crime Stoppers and the Springfield Police Department ask for help identifying people who vandalized a heavy construction crane.   The crime occurred at the flyover construction site at the intersection of U.S. 60 (James River Freeway) at U.S. 65. The construction crew last Friday started noticing problems with their 275-ton crane, which is valued at $2 million.  They eventually discovered a bag of rock salt had been poured into the hydraulic system.  Construction managers advised it could take as much as $100,000 to repair the damaged parts and it's possible the damage will be impossible to fix. The construction company believes the damage occurred some between the evening of Thursday, Oct. 27, and the following morning.

Fugitive Jonathan Hale, who was featured Tuesday for drug warrants, was located in an out-of-state prison system. ----- SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Crime Stoppers asks for help locating fugitive Jonathan Hale, who is wanted in Greene County on charges of manufacturing/distribution of a controlled substance and first-degree drug trafficking. Hale, 34, is white, six feet tall, about 200 pounds with brown hair, blue eyes and tattoos on his right arm. He has previously lived in the Springfield and Nixa area.