REWARDS PROGRAM LEADS TO CONVICTION.Byline: GIDEON RUBIN Staff Writer LANCASTER -- Lancaster's effort to enlist en·list v. en·list·ed, en·list·ing, en·lists v.tr. 1. To engage (persons or a person) for service in the armed forces. 2. To engage the support or cooperation of. v. the public in its drive to reduce crime has put cash in one person's pocket and left another behind bars. A tipster tipster A person who provides inside information. who provided information that led to an arrest and conviction in a home invasion home invasion n. Burglary of a dwelling while the residents are at home. Noun 1. home invasion - burglary of a dwelling while the residents are at home burglary became the first recipient of a $1,000 reward under a program the city approved. City officials said the tipster's information resulted in the conviction of a ``career criminal'' who last month pleaded guilty in a case in which money, jewelry jewelry, personal adornments worn for ornament or utility, to show rank or wealth, or to follow superstitious custom or fashion. The most universal forms of jewelry are the necklace, bracelet, ring, pin, and earring. and tools were stolen from a Lancaster residence. The council approved the creation of a $25,000 reward fund for information leading to arrests and convictions of robbers and burglars. City officials are heralding the program Crime Stopping Initiative-Lancaster, or CSI-Lancaster. gideon.rubin@dailynews.com (661) 267-7802 |
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