Crime Stoppers Offers Rewards for Information on two Crimes

On 05-24-25 at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Winona County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 100 block of Main St in Rollingstone for a report of a house that was shot at by a passing vehicle.
Through investigation, it was discovered that two houses in the 100 block on Main St in Rollingstone had been struck by gun fire and one house in the 23000 block of Speltz’s Drive had also been struck by gun fire. No one was injured at any of the locations. A darker colored SUV cross-over type vehicle is being sought in possible connection with this incident. The Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about this incident and Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of $500 dollars for information leading to the identification and conviction of the person or person (s) involved in this incident. If you have information contact the Winona County Sheriff’s Office at 507-457-6368 or a person can submit a tip tab on this website.

Separately, on 05-23-25 at approximately 3 p.m. the Winona County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Holy Angels Novitiate at the 21000 block of Quarry Hill Rd. It was reported that 3 separate chicken coops at this location had been damaged sometime between 12:00 p.m. and 2 p.m. The total loss from this damage to property crime is estimated to be $2000 dollars. Winona Area Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of $500 dollars for anyone who has information that leads to the identification of the person or person (s) responsible for this crime. If anyone has information they are asked to call the Winona County Sheriff’s Office at 507-457-6368 or submit a tip to Winona Area Crime Stoppers on this website.

Crime Stoppers Receives Donation from Celanese Foundation for Lewiston PD.

The Celanese Foundation donated $2,500 to Winona Area Crime Stoppers that will be put toward equipment needs for the Lewiston Police Department. Sharon Buchholz (pictured on right), a member of the Celanese Foundation, presented the donation to Lewiston Police Chief and Crime Stoppers member Calley Bortz (pictured on left) at the monthly Crime Stoppers Board meeting on December 3 at Winona Family Restaurant. The Lewiston Police Department plans to utilize the donation to purchase updated digital evidence storage, safety equipment, and the future purchase of Body Worn Cameras.

Crime Stoppers Donates to Winona County Dive Rescue

Dean Beckman, treasurer, presented the Dive/Rescue Team with a donation of $500 from the Winona Area Crime Stoppers on February 15, 2024. The funds will be put towards the purchase of a new Dive/Rescue vehicle.

 

Crime Stoppers Makes Donations to Local Police Reserve Units

Winona Area Crime Stoppers Treasurer Dean Beckman (middle) is shown with St. Charles Police Chief Jose Pelaez (left) and Goodview Police Chief Lonnie Roloff (right). Crime Stoppers made donations to be used toward the St. Charles and Goodview Police Reserve units.