Police Officer Guilty Of Stealing Crime Stoppers Reward Money

A former Memphis police officer confessed to stealing $18,000 in Crime Stoppers money. The reward money is intended for those who provide tips leading to crimes being solved. Between August 2023 and February 2024, Arica Hutchison used her position as an officer to enter fake data and receive payouts. The veteran officer of 17 years has been sentenced to six months in federal prison and must pay $22,000 in restitution. (Town Flex)