Since it was created in 1984, the Hopkinsville-Christian County Crimestoppers’ tip line has paid out nearly $300,000 for information that led to the arrest of wanted criminals.
However, the popular program was moved to the back burner during the pandemic. Hopkinsville Police Department Public Information Officer Royale Marfil said the program will become more prominent in the coming months and added the community’s support is needed.
click to download audioAnyone who calls the tip line will remain anonymous and tipsters will not have to appear in court.
Information leading to the arrest and conviction of the subject of the Crimestoppers alert will receive a cash reward.
The Crimestoppers tip line is 270-887-TIPS (8477). Marfil said the Crime Stoppers TIPS phone does not have caller I.D. and they do not record any phone calls.