Crime of the Week
News Release 12/14/20
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On November 14th 2020 at approximately 6:38 PM, Decatur Police responded to JB’s, located at 1301 N Calhoun in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and observed a subject lying on the floor inside of the business, unresponsive. This subject would later be identified as John Betscher.
John was the owner of this business and working alone when an unknown suspect pulled up to the drive-up window. This suspect fired multiple shots, striking John and then the suspect drove away from the business north on Calhoun street. Unfortunately, John would later succumb to his injuries from the gun shots.
There is minimal suspect information, and the Decatur Police Department is asking for the public’s help.
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 $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest on this homicide. In addition, there are donors who will contribute an additional $7,500 towards the reward for information that places this suspect in jail. 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.
