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September 8, 2010

Two resign from EasTex Crime Stoppers

Mary Meaux The Port Arthur News

One day before a scheduled press conference announcing a major change in EasTex Crime Stoppers, two top members of the organization have turned in their resignations.

Danny Mallet, executive director, and Vice-President Jennifer Parker sent separate e-mail letters of resignation to members of the media Wednesday.

“The board of directors that were present at yesterday’s (Tuesday, Sept. 7) meeting are planning a new direction that I cannot support,” Mallet said. “EasTex was created to make East Texas a large safe zone, with law enforcement working together in a large “multi- jurisdictional” area. Law enforcement working together, not only in East Texas but all over the world. We had the greatest program, I think any county would be proud of. We had media support far beyond any one’s imagination. Criminals could run but they couldn’t hide from us.”

Mallet said he is leaving his post knowing “I have done everything possible to keep us all together. The board of directors are taking a new direction that I cannot support.”

A call to Mallet was not returned on Wednesday.

Parker stated she was honored to have been part of the program that has been a vital part of the community.

The EasTex Crime Stoppers program is touted as one of the largest such programs in the United States. The multi-county agency provides a venue for people to provide law enforcement with tips regarding crime while remaining anonymous. Tips can be sent online, by text or phone. Operating funds come from donations and fundraising.

According to a press release from the Port Arthur Police Department, the purpose of the upcoming press conference is to announce, effective immediately, that the organization is inactive pending future funding.

mmeaux@panews.com

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