Media Release Contraband Tobacco is a Growing Problem Bracebridge – The Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers is announcing the launch of an awareness website about the growing problem of contraband tobacco. In Ontario one (1) in three cigarettes are illegal. The presence of contraband tobacco in Ontario: undermines government efforts to reduce smoking rates profits…
Human Trafficking Information Session
Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers would like to extend a sincere thank-you to the 150 community members who attended the very informative Human Trafficking Information session held November 5th at the Brant Community Sports Complex in Paris. Special thanks to our guest speakers, community agencies, the OPP and the County of Brant for your support, volunteering your…
Sponsorship Update
A big THANK YOU goes out to the Brant Rod & Gun Club, the newest supporter of our 5 year plaque program. Thank you for your commitment and ongoing support of Crime Stoppers of Brant-Brantford! Photo Courtesy of Steven B. Interested in supporting us? Check out our Sponsorship page for details.
Boston Pizza “Dine for a Cause” Fundraiser
We are excited to be partnering with Boston Pizza for our “Dine for a Cause” event. Where: Boston Pizza Brantford – Market Street location When: Wednesday October 23rd Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm Cost: $20 What do you get?: Starter salad, personal 3 topping pizza or build-your-own pasta, with your choice of soft-drink, coffee or tea!…
Raising Awareness – Methamphetamine
Law enforcement has identified an increase in the use, trafficking, importation and production of methamphetamine in Ontario. It is highly addictive and available. Health Canada Reports so far in 2019, the most common drug identified by Health Canada’s Drug Analysis Service (drugs that have been seized and sent by Canadian law enforcement agencies) is methamphetamine….
Police Week Event May 2019
THE CRIME STOPPERS PROMISE OF ANONYMITY: WHAT TIPSTERS NEED TO KNOW
By providing information that Crime Stoppers will share with law enforcement agencies, you are providing an important and valuable public service. We understand that disclosure of your identity might put you at risk. We do everything we can to protect your anonymity. However, that anonymity may be open to challenge in the following situations: ●…
Local and regional Crime Stoppers set sights on Cargo Theft
Cargo theft continues to be a major concern in the trucking industry and the Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers organization is mounting a campaign with other Crime Stoppers programs to identify some of the people responsible for these heists. “This is an extremely lucrative crime which nets criminals an estimated $5 billion a year,” said Marc Laferriere,…
Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers Launches Hard-Hitting Contraband Tobacco Awareness Campaign
Crime Stoppers: Sale of Illegal Cigarettes Funding Bikers, Street Gangs and Terrorists Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers Launches Hard-Hitting Public Awareness Campaign Brantford, ON – Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers have officially launched a public awareness campaign to highlight the threats to our communities posed by the sale of illegal cigarettes. The campaign features a series of 30-second radio…
Crime Stoppers joins fight against Fentanyl in Brant-Brantford Doubling Rewards for Fentanyl-Related Tips in 2017
BRANTFORD – For the rest of the year Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers will be doubling rewards that lead to seizures and arrests related to the dangerous drug fentanyl. With fentanyl-related overdoses on the rise in our community the time to act is now. “We are seeing what is happening with this particular drug in our community…