Crime Stoppers of Oregon Closes After 43 Years | Portland News

After 43 years of helping solve crimes through cash rewards, Crime Stoppers of Oregon is shutting down — a bittersweet end for the program that once cleared over 320 cases and made more than $250,000 in payouts. Chairman Henry Groepper, who’s been with the group since its start, says tech advances, a recent data breach, and a sharp drop in tip-driven arrests have made it unsustainable. What was once three to six cases a week has dwindled to zero this year. Groepper recalls a caller already in jail asking if he qualified — a reminder of the wild, real-world moments they handled. The program closes September 30; Groepper urges tipsters to now go straight to local police. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3bc95a8b26d71b1f