October 29, 2012

Accused killer added to Crime Stoppers 10 Most Wanted list

Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help tracking down a man Charlotte County deputies say was involved with the 2001 murder of 19 year old Tara Sidarovich.  Phillip Barr, DOB 7/26/69, faces the charge of first degree murder in Sidarovich’s death.  Earlier today, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 39 year old David Ray McMannis, who has been taken into custody in Cumberland, Maryland, on the murder charge.  Barr, however, remains on the run.

Barr is no stranger to

A mid-September theft leaves a Lee County store short nearly $4,000 in electronics that were taken off the shelves, and out of the store, completely unnoticed – and unpaid for.  Trish Routte has the story on how your information could help ID a well versed group of thieves. 

As a result of several anonymous tips called in to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, detectives have identified two individuals who have been named persons of interest in the theft of credit cards which were subsequently used in a series of fraudulent purchases.  Dustin Oran Ballentine, DOB 3/1/84, and Jordan Nicole Cullen, DOB 7/20/89, are both being sought for questioning in the September 14^th case, in which stolen credit cards were used at area businesses.

On Monday, October 1, schools and communities across the nation will be joining together in an effort to bring attention to the not-so-often talked about subject of bullying amongst teenagers.  Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers will be among the schools and community organizations recognizing National Stomp Out Bullying Day by wearing blue shirts in support of bringing attention to the issue, and educating adults on what’s really happening with our country’s teens. 

Research has shown that bullying is a problem affecting millions of teens nationwide – with 1 out of every 4

A midsummer afternoon rainstorm during rush hour, at a busy intersection, left a Lehigh man dead and two others injured.  But a third car involved in the crash remains unidentified, and investigators need to ID and talk to that person to paint a complete picture.  Trish Routte with Crime Stoppers has the story.