Crime of the Week
If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at or submit a Web Tip . You do not have to give your name. CRIME STOPPERS will pay a cash reward of up to $1000 and you can remain anonymous.
Boat left at Savage Disposal Site
October 04, 2023
STATUS: OPEN
Stolen 4" Gorman Rupp Pump
September 16, 2019
STATUS: OPENSeptember 16, 2019 Crime of the Week
On September 4, 2019 the Richland County Sheriff's Office received a report of theft of a 4” Gorman Rupp water pump green in color with a John Deere Power Tech 4/5L Engine on a trailer. Upon investigating this, it was found that the owner had the water pump and trailer at a gravel pit off of County Road 126 east of the railroad tracks. The model number of the water pump was PA 4A60-4045D/52 with two Gorman Rupp stickers on the side of the pump. The exact date of the theft of the water pump is not known by owner. The owner of the Pump may give an additional reward for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons involved in the theft of this valuable item.
As with any investigation it is possible that a member of the public saw, received information or heard something that may assist investigators with the investigation of this matter. Crimestoppers believes that someone may have information on the theft of this Gorman Rupp water pump with a John Deere engine on a pull type trailer. If you have knowledge or information on any crimes in Richland County, contact CRIMESTOPPERS by calling 433-6666 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also contact Crimestoppers in Richland County anytime (24/7) by going to our New Crimestoppers website at www.richlandcs.com then going to Submit a Web Tip or by texting the code “CSRC plus your message to: 274637 (CRIMES). You can also contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919. You may be eligible for a Cash reward of up to $1000.00
The new Richland County Crimestoppers restarted in 2013 has already paid individuals providing information to law enforcement that led to the arrest of those committing crimes in Richland County.
Richland County Crimestoppers has a new Web page format and Facebook page, please check it out.
** Check the Wanted Person section of the Richland County Crimestoppers website each week for those wanted in Richland County. At least one new entry will be posted each week with photo if available. Crimestoppers is asking for information that would help lead to the arrest of those with an active warrant in Richland County.
Remember: As with all Crimestoppers tips, calls are not recorded and the call will remain confidential. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00 for information concerning this case or any other serious crime.
Stolen 24 ft Towmaster Tilt bed trailer
June 27, 2019
STATUS: FOUNDJune 27, 2019 Crime of the Week
On June 14, 2019 the Richland County Sheriff's Office received a report of theft of a pull tilt bed trailer from a business lot near county road 122 and 350 southeast of Sidney. Upon investigating this, it was found that the owner of a 24-foot 2015 Towmaster tilt bed trailer, black in color with a toolbox on the front, noticed around the 5th of June 2019 that it was missing from where it had been parked. A possible witness said that at about the time the trailer went missing they saw a Red Chevy pickup backed up to the trailer. At the time the trailer went missing it had Montana plates 27-2551D on it. The value of the trailer is about $8,500.00
As with any investigation it is possible that a member of the public saw, received information or heard something that may assist investigators with the investigation of this matter. Crimestoppers believes that someone may have information on the theft of this 24-foot Towmaster Tilt bed trailer. If you have knowledge or information on any crimes in Richland County, contact CRIMESTOPPERS by calling 433-6666 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also contact Crimestoppers in Richland County anytime (24/7) by going to our New Crimestoppers website at www.richlandcs.com then going to Submit a Web Tip or by texting the code “CSRC plus your message to: 274637 (CRIMES). You can also contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919. You may be eligible for a Cash reward of up to $1000.00
The new Richland County Crimestoppers restarted in 2013 has already paid individuals providing information to law enforcement that led to the arrest of those committing crimes in Richland County.
Richland County Crimestoppers has a new Web page format and Facebook page, please check it out.
** Check the Wanted Person section of the Richland County Crimestoppers website each week for those wanted in Richland County. At least one new entry will be posted each week with photo if available. Crimestoppers is asking for information that would help lead to the arrest of those with an active warrant in Richland County.
Remember: As with all Crimestoppers tips, calls are not recorded and the call will remain confidential. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00 for information concerning this case or any other serious crime.
Theft of motors and centrifigal pumps
June 14, 2019
STATUS: OPENJune 13, 2019 Crime of the Week
On May 10, 2019 the Richland County Sheriff's Office received a report of theft from a fresh water storage location on County Road 127. During the investigation of this reported theft it was found that 3 Centrifugal pumps were taken from location. Two of the pumps were black with Briggs and Stratton gas engines and one was all so black in color with an electric motor. Also found missing at the time of the report was 2.5-gallon gas container. The theft would have occurred between May 7, 2019 and May 10, 2019
As with any investigation it is possible that a member of the public saw, received information or heard something that may assist investigators with the investigation of this matter. Crimestoppers believes that someone may have information on the theft of these Centrifugal pumps with motors or may have seen it. If you have knowledge or information on any crimes in Richland County, contact CRIMESTOPPERS by calling 433-6666 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also contact Crimestoppers in Richland County anytime (24/7) by going to our New Crimestoppers website at www.richlandcs.com then going to Submit a Web Tip or by texting the code “CSRC plus your message to: 274637 (CRIMES). You can also contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919. You may be eligible for a Cash reward of up to $1000.00
The new Richland County Crimestoppers restarted in 2013 has already paid individuals providing information to law enforcement that led to the arrest of those committing crimes in Richland County.
Richland County Crimestoppers has a new Web page format and Facebook page, please check it out.
** Check the Wanted Person section of the Richland County Crimestoppers website each week for those wanted in Richland County. At least one new entry will be posted each week with photo if available. Crimestoppers is asking for information that would help lead to the arrest of those with an active warrant in Richland County.
Remember: As with all Crimestoppers tips, calls are not recorded and the call will remain confidential. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00 for information concerning this case or any other serious crime.
Stolen Vehicle from Richland County
June 15, 2018
STATUS: SOLVEDAs with any investigation it is possible that a member of the public saw or heard something that may assist investigators with the investigation of this matter. Crimestoppers believes that someone may have information on the theft of this 2017 Gray GMC Yukon Denali or may have seen it. If you have knowledge or information on any crimes in Richland County, contact CRIMESTOPPERS by calling 433-6666 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also contact Crimestoppers in Richland County anytime (24/7) by going to our New Crimestoppers website at www.richlandcs.com then going to Submit a Web Tip or by texting the code “CSRC plus your message to: 274637 (CRIMES). You can also contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919. You may be eligible for a Cash reward of up to $1000.00
The new Richland County Crimestoppers restarted in 2013 has already paid individuals providing information to law enforcement that led to the arrest of those committing crimes in Richland County.
Richland County Crimestoppers has a new Web page format and Facebook page, please check it out.
** Check the Wanted Person section of the Richland County Crimestoppers website each week for those wanted in Richland County. At least one new entry will be posted each week with photo if available. Crimestoppers is asking for information that would help lead to the arrest of those with an active warrant in Richland County.
Remember: As with all Crimestoppers tips, calls are not recorded and the call will remain confidential. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00 for information concerning this case or any other serious crime.
United States Airforce Reward
May 17, 2018
Theft from Construction Site North Western Richland County
March 21, 2018
March 21, 2018 Crime of the Week
This week’s Richland County Crimestopper is a theft of tools from a new construction work site located in northwest Richland County. The theft was reported to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office on October 3, 2017 by a construction contractor that was building a new house in that area. Workers had left the site on October 2, 2017 at about 5PM and when they returned at about 7AM on October 3, they found many of their work tools missing from the job site. The following items were reported missing:
- Dewalt 12” Sliding miter saw with stand
- 2-Bostitich 18 gauge finish nail gun
- Bostitich 23 gauge pin nailer
- Bostitich 18 gauge finish stapler
- Dewalt 10” tile saw with stand
- Craco 490 paint sprayer with Makita air compressor
- 2’ level
- 4’ level
- 6’ level
- Dewalt 20 volt cordless multi tool
Value of tools taken is over $3000.00 with many of the items marked with black or red Permanent marker with the name of the Construction company.
As with any investigation it is possible that a member of the public saw or heard something that may assist investigators with the investigation of this matter. Crimestoppers believes that someone may have information on the theft of these items from the job site in northwestern Richland County. If you have knowledge or information on any crimes in Richland County, contact CRIMESTOPPERS by calling 433-6666 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also contact Crimestoppers in Richland County anytime (24/7) by going to our New Crimestoppers website at www.richlandcs.com then going to Submit a Web Tip or by texting the code “CSRC plus your message to: 274637 (CRIMES). You can also contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919. You may be eligible for a Cash reward of up to $1000.00
The new Richland County Crimestoppers restarted in 2013 has already paid individuals providing information to law enforcement that led to the arrest of those committing crimes in Richland County.
Richland County Crimestoppers has a new Web page format and Facebook page, please check it out.
** Check the Wanted Person section of the Richland County Crimestoppers website each week for those wanted in Richland County. At least one new entry will be posted each week with photo if available. Crimestoppers is asking for information that would help lead to the arrest of those with an active warrant in Richland County.
Remember: As with all Crimestoppers tips, calls are not recorded and the call will remain confidential. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00 for information concerning this case or any other serious crime.
Locate dog that bit a 13-year old female
October 31, 2017
October 31, 2017 Crime of the Week
This week’s Richland County Crimestopper is asking the community to help in locating a dog that bit a 13-year old female as she was walking on 6th St. SE in Sidney at about 5PM on October 26, 2017. The Sidney Police Department received a report from Sidney Health Center that a 13-year old female had been brought to the hospital with a dog bite. Upon speaking to the victim, it was learned that she had turned off South Central Ave onto 6th St. SE and was walking eastbound. The victim stated that she had been walking for a few minutes on 6th St. SE when she saw a brown colored dog, that she believed was maybe a pit bull in a yard next to the sidewalk she was walking on. She did not notice the dog coming up behind her and was bit by the dog on the back of her leg. The dog then ran off and the victim did not see where the dog went. She then went home and was taken to the hospital by her family. The bite caused puncture wounds and bruising to the back of her right leg. The victim is not familiar with the area but feels she or the person that was with her could identify the dog if she saw it again.
It is very important that this dog is located so that it can be determined if the animal has had it proper rabies shots. Crimestoppers has been asked by the Richland County Health Department and Sidney Police Department to help located this brown dog that may be a pit bull type. The dog may be owned by someone living on 6th St. SE or a close to the area. The victim will have to start a series of shots if authorities are unable to determine if the dog is current on it shots. Please contact Crimestopper, the Sidney Police Department at 406-433-2210 or the Richland County Health Department at 406-433-2207.
As with any investigation it is possible that a member of the public saw or heard something that may assist investigators with the investigation of this matter. Crimestoppers believes that someone may have information on the brown dog that bit this young female walking on 6th ST. SE. If you have knowledge or information on any crimes in Richland County, contact CRIMESTOPPERS by calling 433-6666 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also contact Crimestoppers in Richland County anytime (24/7) by going to our New Crimestoppers website at www.richlandcs.com then going to Submit a Web Tip or by texting the code “CSRC plus your message to: 274637 (CRIMES). You can also contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919
The new Richland County Crimestoppers restarted in 2013 has already paid individuals providing information to law enforcement that led to the arrest of those committing crimes in Richland County.
Richland County Crimestoppers has a new Facebook page, please check it out.
** Check the Wanted Person section of the Richland County Crimestoppers website each week for those wanted in Richland County. At least one new entry will be posted each week with photo if available. Crimestoppers is asking for information that would help lead to the arrest of those with an active warrant in Richland County.
Stolen 2012 Ford Super Duty Crew Cab pickup -White
May 19, 2017
May 19, 2017 Crime of the Week
This week’s Richland County Crimestopper is a reported stolen vehicle from Key Energy Service located north of Sidney on Highway 200. On May 9, 2017 at about 5:00 PM the Richland County Sheriff”s Office received a report from a Key Energy Supervisor that missing from a their company yard was a White 2012 Ford Super Duty Crew Cab pickup with Montana plates 27-9002C. The vehicle has Key Energy decals on both front doors and one on the tailgate. The vehicle has damage to the rear box and left tail light. The vehicle has an “L” shaped diesel tank and misc items in the box. The vehicle is valued at about $30,000.00 and the vehicle has been placed in the National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) as a stolen vehicle.
As with any investigation it is possible that a member of the public saw or heard something that may assist investigators with the investigation of this matter. Crimestoppers believes that someone may have information on the person or persons that took this vehicle from the Key Energy Services yard or the location of it at this time. If you have knowledge or information on any crimes in Richland County, contact CRIMESTOPPERS by calling 433-6666 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also contact Crimestoppers in Richland County anytime (24/7) by going to our New Crimestoppers website at www.richlandcs.com then going to Submit a Web Tip or by texting the code “CSRC plus your message to: 274637 (CRIMES). You can also contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919
The new Richland County Crimestoppers restarted in 2013 has already paid individuals providing information to law enforcement that led to the arrest of those committing crimes in Richland County.
Richland County Crimestoppers has a new Facebook page, please check it out.
** Check the Wanted Person section of the Richland County Crimestoppers website www.richlandcs.com each week for those wanted in Richland County. At least one new entry will be posted each week with photo if available. Crimestoppers is asking for information that would help lead to the arrest of those with an active warrant in Richland County.
Remember: As with all Crimestoppers tips, calls are not recorded and the call will remain confidential. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00 for information concerning this case or any other serious crime.
Criminal Mischief in Thiel Subdivision in county
April 21, 2017
April 21, 2017 Crime of the Week
This week’s Richland County Crimestopper is a reported Criminal Mischief to an unoccupied trailer house in the Thiel subdivision located southeast of Sidney. Upon investigation it was found that on January 13, 2017 a report was filed with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office from a resident of Richland County who stated they had checked an unoccupied trailer house they had in the Theil Subdivision in the area of County road 352 and 121C. While checking the trailer the owner discovered that a bullet had went through a south facing window. The hole appeared to be bigger than a 22 cal., so the exact caliber is not known. At this time it is unknown if the damage to the window and inside walls was caused intentionally or accidentally. This may have occurred between August of 2016 and January 13, 2017. It was estimated that damage to the window and walls at about $500.00.
As with any investigation it is possible that a member of the public saw or heard something that may assist investigators with the investigation of this matter. Crimestoppers believes that someone may have information on the person or persons that shot a firearm in the area of this trailer in the Thiel Subdivision near County road 352 and 121C. If you have knowledge or information on any crimes in Richland County, contact CRIMESTOPPERS by calling 433-6666 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also contact Crimestoppers in Richland County anytime (24/7) by going to our New Crimestoppers website at www.richlandcs.com then going to Submit a Web Tip or by texting the code “CSRC plus your message to: 274637 (CRIMES). You can also contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919
The new Richland County Crimestoppers restarted in 2013 has already paid individuals providing information to law enforcement that led to the arrest of those committing crimes in Richland County.
Richland County Crimestoppers has a new Facebook page, please check it out.
** Check the Wanted Person section of the Richland County Crimestoppers website www.richlandcs.com each week for those wanted in Richland County. At least one new entry will be posted each week with photo if available. Crimestoppers is asking for information that would help lead to the arrest of those with an active warrant in Richland County.
Remember: As with all Crimestoppers tips, calls are not recorded and the call will remain confidential. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00 for information concerning this case or any other serious crime.
Stolen Green 2008 Ford F-350 (2nd time)
April 07, 2017
February 07, 2017 Crime of the Week
This week’s Richland County Crimestoppers is running a “Crime of the Week” that was run in February of this year and is still an active case. Crimestoppers believe that someone in our area has information on the theft of this Green Ford F-350 pickup.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office received the report on February 14, 2017 that missing for a residence south of Fairview, Montana was a Green 2008 Ford F-350 with a chrome brush guard in the front of the pickup, with a diesel engine. The pickup is a regular cab pickup with only driver and passenger doors, (not a cub or 4 door), which makes it a little different from the cabs of many newer pickups. The vehicle had Montana plates BBU828 and was reported taken during the early morning hours of February 14, 2017. The vehicle is reported to have a value of about $22,000.00 at the time of theft.
Photo not actual stolen vehicle.
Crimestopper is working!!!
As with any investigation it is possible that a member of the public have seen or heard something that may assist investigators with the investigation of this matter. Crimestoppers believes that someone may have information on the person or persons that took this Ford F-350 green pickup. If you have knowledge of information on this case or any crime, contact CRIMESTOPPERS by calling 433-6666 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also contact Crimestoppers in Richland County by going to our New Crimestoppers website at www.richlandcs.com then going to Submit a Web Tip or by texting the code “CSRC plus your message to: 274637 (CRIMES).
** Check the Wanted Person section of the Richland County Crimestoppers website www.richlandcs.com each week for those wanted in Richland County. At least one new entry will be posted each week with photo if available. Crimestoppers is asking for information that would help lead to the arrest of those that have an active warrants in Richland County.
Remember: As with all Crimestoppers tips, calls are not recorded and the call will remain confidential. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00 for information concerning this case or any other serious crime.
Selling of illegal drugs in Richland County
March 31, 2017
Crimestoppers is asking for information on individuals or groups that are selling or providing illegal dangerous drugs, such as Methamphetamines (Meth), Marijuana, Heroin, prescription medication or any other illegal drug in the Richland County area. Law enforcement has report that even with the few number of people in our area, there is a large amount of selling of illegal drugs. Those under the influence of Meth often become agitated and feel “wired.” Their behavior becomes unpredictable. They may be friendly and calm one moment, angry and terrified the next. Some are compelled to repeat meaningless tasks: others pick at imaginary bugs on their skin.
It is possible that you or someone you love is addicted to prescription drugs. Most of us take prescription drugs only for the reason the doctor intended. Nevertheless, an estimated 48 million people (aged 12 and older), according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, have used prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons in their lifetime. That figure represents approximately 20% of the U.S. population.
In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in prescription drug misuse or abuse. This increase has led to a corresponding increase in ER visits because of accidental overdoses as well as admissions to drug treatment programs for drug addictions.
Please contact Crimestoppers if you have any information on those distributing dangerous illegal drugs in our area. It is known that illegal drug activities lead to other crimes and problems in personal and family life. So, help us keep our community a safe place to live, work, and raise our children.
Crimestopper is working!!!
As with any investigation it is possible that a member of the public have seen or heard something that may assist investigators with the investigation of this matter. Crimestoppers believes that someone may have information on the person or persons selling illegal dangerous drugs. If you have knowledge of information on this case or any crime, contact CRIMESTOPPERS by calling 433-6666 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also contact Crimestoppers in Richland County by going to our New Crimestoppers website at www.richlandcs.com then going to Submit a Web Tip or by texting the code “CSRC plus your message to: 274637 (CRIMES).
** Check the Wanted Person section of the Richland County Crimestoppers website www.richlandcs.com each week for those wanted in Richland County. At least one new entry will be posted each week with photo if available. Crimestoppers is asking for information that would help lead to the arrest of those that have an active warrants in Richland County.
Remember: As with all Crimestoppers tips, calls are not recorded and the call will remain confidential. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00 for information concerning this case or any other serious crime.
Burglary / Theft to Garage in SE part of Sidney
March 24, 2017
March 24, 2017 Crime of the Week
This week Richland County Crimestopper is a reported theft from a burglary to a garage in the area of the 200 blk of 7th Ave. SE. Upon investigation by the Sidney Police Department it was found that on January 01, 2017 the owner of the residence noticed that the door to a garage that is not attached to the house was open. In checking the garage the owner found that items had been thrown around and cabinets were open. It was also found that the following items were missing from the garage:
· 2 laser levelers
· Black & Decker Circular saw
· Skill circular saw
· DeWalt compound miter saw
· Associated wrenches
· Associated screwdrivers
· Ratchets
· Craftsman shop vac 12 gallons
· Reciprocating saw
· 2-propane tanks
· Chain saw
· Leaf blower/vacuum
As with any investigation it is possible that a member of the public saw or heard something that may assist investigators with the investigation of this matter. Crimestoppers believes that someone may have information on the person or persons that entered this garage or someone that sold or tried to sale items described in the theft. If you have knowledge or information on any crimes in Richland County, contact CRIMESTOPPERS by calling 433-6666 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also contact Crimestoppers in Richland County anytime (24/7) by going to our New Crimestoppers website at www.richlandcs.com then going to Submit a Web Tip or by texting the code “CSRC plus your message to: 274637 (CRIMES). You can also contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919
The new Richland County Crimestoppers restarted in 2013 has already paid individuals providing information to law enforcement that led to the arrest of those committing crimes in Richland County.
Richland County Crimestoppers is asking anyone in the Savage and Lambert Communities that would be interested in serving on the Crimestoppers board in Richland County to please notify Undersheriff Robert Burnison with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919
** Check the Wanted Person section of the Richland County Crimestoppers website www.richlandcs.com each week for those wanted in Richland County. At least one new entry
Shoplifting Town Pump
March 17, 2017
March 17, 2017 Crime of the Week
This week Richland County Crimestopper is a reported theft from the Town Pump south of Sidney. Upon investigation it was found that on January 17, 2017 a unknown male came into the Town Pump Store wearing a orange sweatshirt and was later observed in video shoplifting items from the store. Outside video shows the subject getting into a blue Dodge pickup short box with 4 doors. See attached in store video picture.
Every day, more than $25 million worth of goods are stolen from retailers -- an amount that adds up to over $13 billion each year, according to the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention (NASP). Nearly every type of store out there, from thrift shops to supermarkets to department stores, is vulnerable to shoplifters` sticky fingers.
In all, NASP estimates that there are 23 million shoplifters in the United States today (that`s one in 11 people!). And, in the last five years, over 10 million people have been caught shoplifting.
As with any investigation it is possible that a member of the public saw or heard something that may assist investigators with the investigation of this matter. Crimestoppers believes that someone may have information on the person or persons that entered Town Pump and shoplifted from the business If you have knowledge or information on any crimes in Richland County, contact CRIMESTOPPERS by calling 433-6666 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also contact Crimestoppers in Richland County anytime (24/7) by going to our New Crimestoppers website at www.richlandcs.com then going to Submit a Web Tip or by texting the code “CSRC plus your message to: 274637 (CRIMES). You can also contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919
The new Richland County Crimestoppers restarted in 2013 has already paid individuals providing information to law enforcement that led to the arrest of those committing crimes in Richland County.
Richland County Crimestoppers is asking anyone in the Savage and Lambert Communities that would be interested in serving on the Crimestoppers board in Richland County to please notify Undersheriff Robert Burnison with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919
** Check the Wanted Person section of the Richland County Crimestoppers website www.richlandcs.com each week for those wanted in Richland County. At least one new entry will be posted each week with photo if available. Crimestoppers is asking for information that would help lead to the arrest of those with an active warrant in Richland County.
Remember: As with all Crimestoppers tips, calls are not recorded and the call will remain confidential. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00 for information concerning this case or any other serious crime.
IRS Scam
March 10, 2017
March 10, 2017 Crime of the Week
This week Richland County Crimestopper is a Consumer Alert on a scam that is continually hitting our country and Richland County is also not being left out. Law Enforcement in Richland County has received reports of many different scams over the years, but the IRS Scam is one being reported the most lately. In the United States thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal information to tax scams and fake IRS communication. Victims in Richland County have reported thousands of dollars lost to those claiming to be IRS agents.
How are these IRS-Impersonation Telephone Scams working.
Callers claim to be employees of the IRS, but are not. These con artists can sound convincing when they call. They use fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers. They may know a lot about their targets, and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling. Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pr-loaded debit card or wire transfer (money order or bank transfer). If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then threatened with arrest, deportation and insulting. Or, victims may be told they have a refund due to them tring to trick them into sharing private information (bank account numbers). If the phone isn’t answered, the scammers often leave an “urgent” callback request. They will call repeated times and demand payment be sent trying to break the victim down.
Please always remember the following facts about the IRS
THEY WILL NEVER:
· Call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment method such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. Generally, the IRS will first mail you a bill if you owe taxes.
· Threaten to immediately bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.
· Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe.
· Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.
Scammers Change Tactics -- Aggressive and threatening phone calls by criminals impersonating IRS agents remain a major threat to taxpayers, but variation of the IRS impersonation scam continue year-round.
How to report Tax-Related Schemes, Scams, Identity Theft and Fraud.
Report instances of IRS-related phishing attempts and fraud to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 800-366-4484
Remember: The IRS doesn’t initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. In addition, IRS does not threaten taxpayers with lawsuits, imprisonment or other enforcement action. Being able to recognize these telltale signs of a phishing or tax scam could save you from becoming a victim.
“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!!!!”
CRIMESTOPPERS reminds everyone to be careful and not to become a victim of a phone or social media scam. You do not win prizes or lotteries that you didn’t enter, and then have to pay fees to get your prize money or gift. If you have knowledge or information on any crimes in Richland County, contact CRIMESTOPPERS by calling 433-6666 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also contact Crimestoppers in Richland County anytime (24/7) by going to our New Crimestoppers website at www.richlandcs.com then going to Submit a Web Tip or by texting the code “CSRC plus your message to: 274637 (CRIMES). You can also contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919
The new Richland County Crimestoppers restarted in 2013 has already paid individuals providing information to law enforcement that led to the arrest of those committing crimes in Richland County.
Richland County Crimestoppers is asking anyone in the Savage and Lambert Communities that would be interested in serving on the Crimestoppers board in Richland County to please notify Undersheriff Robert Burnison with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919
** Check the Wanted Person section of the Richland County Crimestoppers website www.richlandcs.com each week for those wanted in Richland County. At least one new entry will be posted each week with photo if available. Crimestoppers is asking for information that would help lead to the arrest of those with an active warrant in Richland County.
Remember: As with all Crimestoppers tips, calls are not recorded and the call will remain confidential. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00 for information concerning this case or any other serious crime.
Burglary at Eagle County Ford (Sidney, Montana)
March 03, 2017
March 3, 2017 Crime of the Week
This week Richland County Crimestopper is asking for information on a Burglary at Eagle County Ford in Sidney, Montana that was reported to the Sidney Police Department on September 12, 2016. Upon investigation of this it was found that sometime during the early hours of September 12, 2016 unknown suspect or suspects entered the business by breaking a window to gain entry into the business. Once inside various rooms and offices were gone through with damage to doors and cabinets. It was determined that a money bag with cash was taken in the burglary.
As with any investigation it is possible that a member of the public saw or heard something that may assist investigators with the investigation of this matter. Crimestoppers believes that someone may have information on the person or persons that entered Eagle County Ford and took cash from the business. If you have knowledge of information on this case or any crime, contact CRIMESTOPPERS by calling 433-6666 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also contact Crimestoppers in Richland County anytime (24/7) by going to our New Crimestoppers website at www.richlandcs.com then going to Submit a Web Tip or by texting the code “CSRC plus your message to: 274637 (CRIMES). You can also contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919
The new Richland County Crimestoppers restarted in 2013 has already paid individuals providing information to law enforcement that led to the arrest of those committing crimes in Richland County.
Richland County Crimestoppers is asking anyone in the Savage and Lambert Communities that would be interested in serving on the Crimestoppers board in Richland County to please notify Undersheriff Robert Burnison with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919
** Check the Wanted Person section of the Richland County Crimestoppers website www.richlandcs.com each week for those wanted in Richland County. At least one new entry will be posted each week with photo if available. Crimestoppers is asking for information that would help lead to the arrest of those with an active warrant in Richland County.
Remember: As with all Crimestoppers tips, calls are not recorded and the call will remain confidential. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00 for information concerning this case or any other serious crime.
Theft from County Residence on CR126
February 24, 2017
February 24, 2017 Crime of the Week
This week Richland County Crimestopper is asking for information on a theft that was reported to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office on January 15, 2017. Upon investigation of this it was found that on January 14, 2016 the owner of the property had returned to their property after being away since December 22, 2016 to find that a padlock on their garage had been cut. They reported the following items missing from the garage:
· Set of 4- 235 X 18 Cooper tires
· 25 X25 Car Canopy
· Cut off saw (unknown make)
· Solar lights
· Floor jack
· Texture gun
· Skill saw (unknown make)
· Heavy Duty ratchet straps
· Small ratchet straps
· Battery charger
· Bostich newmatic nailer
· A Tote container with misc. work clothing
Total value of items missing is over $3000.00
As with any investigation it is possible that a member of the public saw or heard something that may assist investigators with the investigation of this matter. Crimestoppers believes that someone may have information on the person or persons that took these items from a residence on County Road 126. If you have knowledge of information on this case or any crime, contact CRIMESTOPPERS by calling 433-6666 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also contact Crimestoppers in Richland County anytime (24/7) by going to our New Crimestoppers website at www.richlandcs.com then going to Submit a Web Tip or by texting the code “CSRC plus your message to: 274637 (CRIMES). You can also contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919
The new Richland County Crimestoppers restarted in 2013 has already paid individuals providing information to law enforcement that led to the arrest of those committing crimes in Richland County.
Richland County Crimestoppers is asking anyone in the Savage and Lambert Communities that would be interested in serving on the Crimestoppers board in Richland County to please notify Undersheriff Robert Burnison with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919
** Check the Wanted Person section of the Richland County Crimestoppers website www.richlandcs.com each week for those wanted in Richland County. At least one new entry will be posted each week with photo if available. Crimestoppers is asking for information that would help lead to the arrest of those with an active warrant in Richland County.
Stolen Green 2008 Ford F-350
February 17, 2017
February 17, 2017 Crime of the Week
This week Richland County Crimestopper is asking for information on a theft that was reported to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office on February 14, 2017. Reported missing from a residence south of Fairview, Montana was a Green regular cab 2008 Ford F-350 with chrome brush guard in front pickup, with a diesel engine. The vehicle had Montana plates BBU828 and was reported taken on the early morning hours of February 14, 2017 between the hours of Midnight and 7:15 AM. The owner reported the vehicle to be valued at about $22,000.00.
Photo not actual stolen vehicle
As with any investigation it is possible that a member of the public saw or heard something that may assist investigators with the investigation of this matter. Crimestoppers believes that someone may have information on the person or persons that took the Green Ford F-350 pickup. If you have knowledge of information on this case or any crime, contact CRIMESTOPPERS by calling 433-6666 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also contact Crimestoppers in Richland County anytime (24/7) by going to our New Crimestoppers website at www.richlandcs.com then going to Submit a Web Tip or by texting the code “CSRC plus your message to: 274637 (CRIMES). You can also contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919
The new Richland County Crimestoppers restarted in 2013 has already paid individuals providing information to law enforcement that led to the arrest of those committing crimes in Richland County.
Richland County Crimestoppers is asking anyone in the Savage and Lambert Communities that would be interested in serving on the Crimestoppers board in Richland County to please notify Undersheriff Robert Burnison with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919
** Check the Wanted Person section of the Richland County Crimestoppers website www.richlandcs.com each week for those wanted in Richland County. At least one new entry will be posted each week with photo if available. Crimestoppers is asking for information that would help lead to the arrest of those with an active warrant in Richland County.
Remember: As with all Crimestoppers tips, calls are not recorded and the call will remain confidential. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00 for information concerning this case or any other serious crime.
Damage to vehicles on Northeast side of Sidney
March 25, 2016
March 25, 2016 Crime of the Week
This week Richland County Crimestopper is asking for information on Criminal Mischief that is being investigated by the Sidney Police Department. On February 28, 2016 the Sidney Police Department received three (3) reports of Criminal Mischief to vehicles that were parked on the street on 3rd Street NE from the 300 block to the 600 block. Upon investigation it was found that sometime during the late hours of February 27, 2016 to the early morning hours of February 28, 2016 unknown person or persons damaged three different vehicles on 3rd St. NE by taking a large piece of asphalt and throwing at the vehicles damaging windows and the body of the vehicles. It was found that all vehicles were damage by this large piece of asphalt that was found by one of the vehicles. Victims of the Criminal Mischief have reported to the Sidney Police Department damage to the three vehicles in the amount of $7000.00.
As with any investigation it is possible that a member of the public saw or heard something that may assist investigators with the investigation of this matter. Crimestoppers believes that someone may have information on the person or persons that caused the damage to these vehicles. If you have knowledge of information on this case or any crime, contact CRIMESTOPPERS by calling 433-6666 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also contact Crimestoppers in Richland County anytime (24/7) by going to our New Crimestoppers website at www.richlandcs.com then going to Submit a Web Tip or by texting the code “CSRC plus your message to: 274637 (CRIMES). You can also contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919
The new Richland County Crimestoppers restarted in 2013 has already paid individuals providing information to law enforcement that led to the arrest of those committing crimes in Richland County.
Richland County Crimestoppers is asking anyone in the Savage and Lambert Communities that would be interested in serving on the Crimestoppers board in Richland County to please notify Undersheriff Robert Burnison with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919
** Check the Wanted Person section of the Richland County Crimestoppers website www.richlandcs.com each week for those wanted in Richland County. At least one new entry will be posted each week with photo if available. Crimestoppers is asking for information that would help lead to the arrest of those with an active warrant in Richland County.
Remember: As with all Crimestoppers tips, calls are not recorded and the call will remain confidential. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00 for information concerning this case or any other serious crime.
Solar Panel Thefts
February 02, 2016
STATUS: SOLVEDFebruary 1, 2016 Crime of the Week
This week Richland County Crimestopper is asking for information on thefts from oil production sites that have been reported to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office. Since January 3, 2016 the Richland County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous theft reports from oil companies in our area of Solar panels, brackets, copper wire and batteries being taken from oil production sites in Richland County. Many of thefts it has been determined occurred in the hours between 1 AM to 5AM. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is working closely with reporting oil companies to develop information on those that are committing these thefts. Information has been developed from evidence from the oil sites and from search warrants that have been executed. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of Richland Crimestopper is asking anyone with information on these thefts to contact the Sheriff’s Office or Crimestoppers. Your information could be a vehicle you have seen near oil sites late at night or early morning hours, seeing solar panels on trailers, fish houses or any place that you haven’t seen them before or someone trying to sell solar panel and batteries to you.
As with any investigation it is possible that a member of the public saw or heard something that may assist investigators with the investigation of this matter. Crimestoppers believes that someone may have information on the person or persons that may have taken these items or saw the items at a later time. If you have knowledge of information on this case or any crime, contact CRIMESTOPPERS by calling 433-6666 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also contact Crimestoppers in Richland County anytime (24/7) by going to our New Crimestoppers website at www.richlandcs.com then going to Submit a Web Tip or by texting the code “CSRC plus your message to: 274637 (CRIMES). You can also contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919
The new Richland County Crimestoppers restarted in 2013 has already paid individuals providing information to law enforcement that led to the arrest of those committing crimes in Richland County.
Richland County Crimestoppers is asking anyone in the Savage and Lambert Communities that would be interested in serving on the Crimestoppers board in Richland County to please notify Undersheriff Robert Burnison with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919
** Check the Wanted Person section of the Richland County Crimestoppers website www.richlandcs.com each week for those wanted in Richland County. At least one new entry will be posted each week with photo if available. Crimestoppers is asking for information that would help lead to the arrest of those with an active warrant in Richland County.
Remember: As with all Crimestoppers tips, calls are not recorded and the call will remain confidential. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00 for information concerning this case or any other serious crime.
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