“Crime Doesn’t Pay… But We Do!” Lassen County Crime Stoppers is making our community safer, one tip at a time. The volunteer-run organization, which works in close partnership with local law enforcement, has put together an exceptionally successful year, with community tips directly leading to multiple arrests and the recovery of stolen property and funds.
Now, local residents have an opportunity to give back and support the mission during Crime Stoppers’ annual Fall Fundraiser.
This year alone, the group received 42 tips—37 by phone and 5 via social media—which has resulted in 6 arrests. In turn, tipsters received a total of $850 in anonymous cash rewards. Lassen Crime Stoppers also approved special $1,000 rewards for several high-profile investigations, including spearheading the search for information regarding the homicide of Janesville veterinarian Richard Meinert.
Every single dollar contributed goes straight toward community outreach and funding cash rewards to combat crime throughout Lassen County. Since forming in 2016, the organization has awarded nearly $10,000 to more than 100 tipsters—though many civic-minded citizens decline a reward altogether, simply wanting to help keep their neighborhoods safe.
This fall, Crime Stoppers has rolled out two big raffles alongside a community roundup program with Susanville Ace Hardware.
Big Ticket 3-Item Raffle
The first raffle features three premier prizes generously supported by local businesses:
Smith & Wesson SD9VE Handgun – Donated by Honey Lake Firearms
75” Television – Donated by Wheels West
YETI Tundra 35 Cooler
Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.
You can pick up tickets at Wheels West on Main Street in Susanville or at the Lassen County Federal Credit Union. The winning tickets will be drawn on September 26th during a livestream on Facebook from Wheels West. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win.
33-Item Local Business Raffle
The second raffle features an incredible lineup of 33 packages, gift baskets, services and merchandise donated by generous businesses and individuals across Lassen County.
Tickets are sold in sheets for $10 per sheet, giving you 25 chances to win. You can allocate your tickets however you like—place all 25 chances into one basket or spread them across multiple favorites. Simply stop by Wheels West and they will help you purchase tickets.
Prizes include:
- Patricia Nash Purse – Donated by Barbara Oxford
- 60-Minute Massage – Nicole Silvey
- $25 Gift Certificate – Jackson’s Service Center
- 4-Pack Basque Chorizo Certificate – Idaho Butcher Shop
- One-Night Stay & $30 Food Voucher – Diamond Mountain Hotel & Casino
- $20 Gift Card – Joe’s Coffee Shop
- $50 Gift Certificate – Kopper Kettle
- Book Bundle (Project Hail Mary & From Frémont to Kingsley, $50 value) – Margie’s Book Nook
- 3-Month Gym Membership & Key Fob ($180 value) – Iron Horse Gym
- $50 Amazon Gift Card – Lassen County Probation
- Tackle Box & Fishing Gear – Eagle Lake Marina
- 4-Wheel Alignment ($140 value) – Carlson’s Tire Pros
- Oil Change (up to $150 value) – Main Street Lube
- $25 Gift Card – Artisan Coffee
- Moroccanoil Gift Basket ($136 value) – The Hair Studio
- Mean Bean Coffee Gift Basket ($75 value)
- $25 Gift Certificate – The Depot Barbershop
- Full Weave Color Service & Haircut – Hairapy by Dawn
- $15 Gift Certificate – Blue Ox
- Pet Nail Trim Gift Certificate – The Dirty Paw Spa
- $25 Gift Certificate – Merry Morsels
- $25 Gift Card – Lumberjacks Restaurant
- Tarot Card Reading ($50 value) – Lilith’s Place
- Tarot Reading Cards ($25 each), Class Pass & Crystal – Om-Ah Holistics
- Gaming Bundle (4 LEGO Boxes, Funko Pop with T-Shirt, Comic Collection & $25 Gift Certificate) – Highway to the Gaming Zone
- BBQ Kit ($73.50 value) – Tractor Supply Co.
- Metal Canvas Print – Jeremy Couso Photo / WFP Ship & Print
- Framed Photo ($200 value) – Randy Robbins Photo / 1000 Windows Gallery
- $25 Gift Card – Milwood Florist and Nursery
- $50 Gift Card – Susanville Safeway
- Framed Bear Photo – Zaengles Floor & Home
- Summer Fishing Floatie & Snack Bundle – Robert Roadifer
- Hand-Burned Hat & Myra Bag – Stacey Barnetche
Tickets for both raffles can be purchased in person at Wheels West on Main Street in Susanville, or by calling the Crime Stoppers tip line at 1.530.502.TIPS.
Ticket sales for both raffles close promptly at 4:00p.m. on Friday, September 25th. Winners will be drawn and announced live on Facebook in a special broadcast from Wheels West on Saturday, September 26th, at 1:00p.m. You do not need to be present to win.
Round Up at Susanville Ace Hardware
Shoppers can also support Crime Stoppers simply by picking up supplies for their upcoming fall and winter projects. Throughout the entire month of September, Susanville Ace Hardware is partnering with Lassen Crime Stoppers for a register roundup campaign. Customers can round up their purchase to the nearest dollar at checkout, with every cent going toward Crime Stoppers reward funds.
To purchase tickets, ask questions, or submit an anonymous tip about criminal activity in the community, call Lassen County Crime Stoppers at 1.530.502.TIPS or follow their updates directly on Facebook.
