September 11, 2024 – FRESNO, CA – Fresno County Sheriff's Office officials report that Valley Crime Stoppers is on a mission to stop Fentanyl dealers in Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare counties by partnering with local law enforcement agencies and offering a $1,000 reward for anonymous tips leading to the arrest of Fentanyl dealers. Since 2018, there have been more than 400 Fentanyl deaths in Fresno County alone.

“This drug is killing our neighbors, co-workers, family members, and friends. We need to come together as a community and do something to stop it.”, says Valley Crime Stoppers Board President, Dale Mendoza. Mendoza co-founded Valley Crime Stoppers in 1993 and strongly believes victims of crime and law enforcement need help now more than ever.

Valley Crime Stoppers has partnered with Outfront Media to post informational billboards, both digital and static, throughout the Valley alerting the public to this campaign.

To be eligible for the $1,000 reward, the anonymous tip must lead to an arrest and be submitted directly to Valley Crime Stoppers by calling 498-STOP (7867), texting Valley to 738477, or by going to www.valleycrimestoppers.org and clicking Submit a Tip.

Source & photos: Fresno County Sheriff's Office