Crime of the Week
Crime of the week 5/17/21
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On the morning of July 5th, 2018 at approximately 12:30 A.M. DPD Officers responded to shots fired in the 1200 block of E Whitmer. While on scene a gunshot victim named Dy’Rek Griffin was brought to St Mary’s Hospital. Dy’Rek had been shot once in the head and succumbed to his injury.
The investigation showed Dy’Rek was at a 4th of July celebration at 1245 E Whitmer and was shot 1 time while at the party.
If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS. You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay $1000 dollars for information that leads to an arrest on this homicide. Thank you
Past Crimes of the Week
News Release 11-09-11
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On November 4th at 5:00 am officers responded to Zips Flowers by the Gates, located at 518 E Prairie in reference to a building check. Upon arrival officers observed the front glass door to the business was shattered.
Some time overnight suspects entered and ransacked the business. The suspects removed currency and computer equipment from the business.
At this time no suspect information has been provided. The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime.
If you have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS. You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay $500 or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week. Crime Stoppers will also pay cash for information that leads to the arrest of anyone responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.
News Release 10-26-2011
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On October 23rd at 6:30 am officers responded to the Peoples Church of God, located at 833 W Pershing in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival officers observed broken glass and damage to a side door.
Some time overnight suspects entered the church and damaged two more doors to gain entrance to offices. The suspects removed US Currency from a safe and desk drawers.
At this time no suspect information has been provided. The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime.
If you have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS. You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay $500 or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week. Crime Stoppers will also pay cash for information that leads to the arrest of anyone responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.
News Release 10-12-2011
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On October 12th at 4:00 am officers responded to Jimmy Johns, located at 100 E Prairie in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival officers observed the glass on the front door was shattered and the front door to the business was open.
Suspects entered the business through the front door and removed US currency from the cash drawer and a safe.
At this time no suspect information has been provided. The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime.
If you have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS. You do not have to give your name.
