2010 Crime Stopprs Run Recap
August 8, 2010
Stretching and warming up to the reassuring voice of AM radio here in the Quad Cities, WOC1420’s  own Dan Kennedy, the perfect weather for the runners only foretold what all of us had prayed for.  Moline Mayor Welvaert welcomed the runners, the beautiful Nicole Caras absolutely owned our national anthem, and Crime Stoppers president John Zelnio sent the record number of 848 runners off with a bang.  Bagpiper Derek Grant piped the runners as they jockeyed for position behind the Moline Police motorcycle escort.  Before we could blink our male winner Ben Lloyd crossed the finish in a time of 16:00 flat. Shortly after, Jen Paul took the honors for the ladies finishing in 18:03.  We are fortunate and deeply appreciate the cream of the QC running community and the Cornbelt Running Club’s support of our race. Our one mile run was over quickly and the little ones running the quarter mile is always a treat. After everyone received a medal the kids flooded the TYSON post race party where they attacked the pork chops and hot dogs. The TYSON crew kept grilling and the kids kept eating! Pizza and Subs pizza arrived and the wave turned toward the pizza only to settle back for more TYSON. This frenzy alone was worth admission! We handed out our trophies and then the 100 bicycles to those lucky ones 12 and under. What a sight! The Davenport Fire team took first place followed by Davenport Police and then Moline Police in the Guns and Hoses Challenge. Please check our website www.qccrimestoppers.com/race for pictures of the event shot by award winning Dispatch Photographer Terry Herbig. Our bike sponsors are also posted with our wonderful sponsors. Last but not least a special thank you for the Crime Stoppers Board members. As one little runner put it, “This race rocks,” and so do all of you.



2010 Crime Stoppers Run coming up fast!  Don't miss it!
July 9, 2010
Where can you win one of 100 bicycles, eat all the Tyson Pork Chops your belly can hold, and watch 1000 of your neighbors having a blast running and walking for a good cause? The ninth annual Crime Stoppers 5k is where! Saturday August 7th starting at 7:30 AM we will be running and walking at Bass Street Landing in Moline to raise money for our reward fund. Because of the support of so many great sponsors we stand by our claim of having the very best post race party in the area. Along with a great shirt design and medals for all the kids, the TYSON post race party features mouthwatering pork chops, plenty of fruit and soda, pizza and subs pizza, and even adult beverages. While the party is on we will be handing out trophies and 100 brand new bicycles to kids 12 and under. We will also have a special surprise at the event this year you will not want to miss. Our Police and Fire guns and hoses challenge is in its ninth year and CRIME STOPPERS will christen the fastest department in the area, not some pretender. Print a race registration form from our website or sign up online at www.qccrimestoppers.com/race. Forms are also available at area police departments and the Dispatch/Argus offices. We really hope to see you there!



2009 Crime Stoppers Run
August 1, 2009
It rained. Nicole Carass sang the national anthem, the gun went off, and Derrick Grant in full Scottish regalia began piping the runners as they rushed to the east. Celebrity host Dan Kennedy from AM 1420 told the assembled crowd we had great running weather. As if on cue the rain started. The runners made it through, we made adjustments, and the post race party went on as scheduled. Kudos to the Tyson crew who managed to grill and deliver over 1000 pork chops and hot dogs. Pizza and Subs in Rock Island turned on the ovens early and flooded us with pizzas. Our volunteers really stepped up to make sure everyone was served as much as they wanted. The 100 new bikes were still a hit if a little wet. Ben Lloyd fresh off his Bix victory is now a three time winner of our race. Nancy Foxen took the honors as our first female to cross the finish line. The Davenport Fire Department claimed title to the fastest Department in the area finishing ahead of the Davenport and East Moline Police Departments. The Moline High School Cross Country Team squeaked by a team of area running coaches for first place in the community teams.  In all over 850 runners entered our 5k, I mile, or ¼ mile fun run. So many people make this run possible as we continue to grow. Tyson Foods, Wal-Mart, Rock Island County States Attorney, First Midwest Bank, Pizza and Subs, the Moline and East Moline Police Benevolents, QC CAP Council, Stoney Creek Inn, the Dispatch /Argus, City of Moline, and all our dedicated volunteers.



Saturday Serendipity, "Be a Detective"
March 21, 2008
On Saturday March 14th and March 21st,  twelve Moline third and fourth graders participated in "Be a Detective" workshop.  The workshop was held in conjunction with Saturday Serendipity which is organized by the Moline Council for the Gifted.  Moline Police Detective/Lieutenant Trevor Fisk and Crime Stoppers Detective Scott Williams showed the students how to lift and identify fingerprints, and explained the who-what-where-when of interviewing a suspect and a full-proof method to tell if someone is lying.  The students also learned about the accuracy of eye-witness testimony. The students were presented with a certificate of completion and a tee-shirt provided by Crime Stoppers.