A History Of Helping

Crime Stoppers began more than 30 years ago in Albuquerque, New Mexico, when community members, in partnership with the media and law enforcement, began providing crime-solving assistance to local law enforcement. Cash rewards were (and still are) offered to people who anonymously called the Crime Stoppers Tip line with information which led to the arrest and charges filed of the person(s) responsible for felony offenses.

Crime Stoppers programs worldwide have solved over a half a million crimes and recovered over 3 billion dollars worth of stolen property and narcotics. Today there are over 1,200 Crime Stoppers programs across the United States and around the world.

Boise Area Crime Stoppers, founded in 1981, is administered by an all-volunteer board of directors. Financial support is provided through fundraisers and community donations.

On The Board

Officers

Dave Perrault - Chairman
Todd Chestnut - Vice-Chairman
Joyce Lentz - Treasurer
Ken Rhoades - Secretary

Administration

Jan Van Houten - Program Coordinator

Board Members Emeritus

Paul Pusey
Lanette Marcum
Irene Victory

Board Members

Rick Arons
Jim Barclay
Rod Carr
Kevin Dennis
Darrell Eastburn
Andrew Giacomazzi
Jeffrey Hall
Kurtis Hall
Shanna Kittell
Bill Lewis
Kelly Palmer
Mike Townsend
Mike Van Houten

Liasons

Melissa Delaney - Meridian PD
Michael Bryant - Canyon County Sheriff
Myrna Harris - ADA County Sheriff
Janet Hatfield - Garden City PD
Nena Vigil - Nampa PD
Jason McIntosh - Gem County Sheriff
Ryan Martin - Gem County Sheriff