Janesville Area Crime Stoppers

03/24/2026

Janesville Area Crime Stoppers Golf Outing 2026 Monday June 22, at Janesville Country Club. Go to www.stopjanesvillecrime.com and download the golf outing brochure to sign up or email Chad Sullivan at [email protected] to inquire. Save the date!

01/31/2026

Great Job, Officer Sanovich!! We are lucky to have you as the liaison officer on our board!

🎉 Please join us in congratulating Officer Joseph Sanovich! 🎉
Earlier this week, Officer Sanovich received a Chief’s Commendation from Chief Pearson for going above and beyond to ensure our annual Shop with a Cop event could be held in December of 2025.

Less than thirty days before the annual Shop with a Cop event, Officer Sanovich was notified by our long-standing local business partner that they would no longer be able to financially support the event. This business had supported Shop with a Cop for more than a decade, and the sudden loss of funding placed the event in serious jeopardy.

Officer Sanovich proactively reached out to multiple businesses capable of hosting and financially supporting the event. Due to the late notice and fiscal year budget constraints, these organizations were unable to take on a new financial obligation at that time.

Rather than allowing the event to be canceled, Officer Sanovich recognized the significant impact Shop with a Cop has on the lives of the children selected to participate. With less than two weeks remaining, Officer Sanovich shifted focus to securing donations and alternative support to ensure the event could move forward. Through his determination and persistence, he successfully identified a new business partner willing to host the event and raised over $5,000 to fund it.

On December 16th, the Janesville Police Department proudly held its annual Shop with a Cop event at Target. Twenty-four children participated, with each child receiving $200 to purchase Christmas gifts for themselves and their families.

Officer Sanovich’s relentless dedication, problem-solving ability, and unwavering commitment to the community ensured the success of this meaningful event. Officer Sanovich’s actions exemplify the highest standards of service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Janesville Police Department, and the community he serves.

👏 Thank you, Officer Sanovich, for your dedication, perseverance, and heart for service. This is what community policing at its best looks like.

01/21/2026

01/21/2026

Name: ANGELICA A. HARMON
Age: 35
Gender: FEMALE
Ethnicity: BLACK
Height: 5’00”
Weight: 110 LBS
Eye Color: BROWN
Hair Color: BROWN

FELONY BENCH WARRANT: x5 FELONY BW. FELONY BAIL JUMPING (x6), FLEE / ELUDE OFFICER, OMVWC, REATIL THEFT, THEFT OF MOVABLE PROPERTY, ETC.

(Issued 12/04/2025)

01/20/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Sergeant Benjamin Thompson! 🎉

The City of Janesville Employee Recognition Program honors employees who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership, and service to our community. Through this program, we are proud to announce that Sergeant Benjamin Thompson has been selected as the 2025 Public Safety City Employee of the Year.

Sergeant Thompson plays a vital role by supervising all School Resource Officers and serving as the primary liaison between the police department and the school district. His leadership strengthens school safety, enhances communication, and expands proactive outreach throughout the community, including increased engagement with parochial schools.

In addition, Sgt. Thompson has significantly improved recruitment and hiring processes, making them more efficient while maintaining a thoughtful, personal approach that reflects the City of Janesville’s values of professionalism, connection, and service. His efforts help attract highly qualified candidates who align with the department’s mission.

Sgt. Thompson is also deeply involved in community engagement, supporting events such as National Night Out, Coffee with a Cop, youth programs, recruitment events, and other public safety initiatives. He further coordinates and oversees training for sworn and civilian staff, ensuring employees are well-prepared to serve our community.

His innovation, commitment to excellence, and dedication to public service exemplify the spirit of the City of Janesville Employee Recognition Program. Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Benjamin Thompson on this well-deserved honor! 👏🚓🏆

01/13/2026

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

Name: IRYSSA A.J. TORRES
Age: 23
Gender: FEMALE
Ethnicity: WHITE
Height: 5’01”
Weight: 160 LBS
Eye Color: GREEN
Hair Color: BLOND

FELONY BENCH WARRANT: Two State Radius Pickup, Felony BW/2nd-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety; Domestic Abuse, Bail Jumping-Misdemeanor, Hit and Run, Body Only.

(Issued 12/04/2025)

01/07/2026

Man arrested in Janesville after standoff with police, reports say