The vandalism that took place over the weekend at the Veterans Memorial at Weldon Springs State parked has sparked the community to prompt anyone with information to come forward.

A couple local businesses are stepping up to provide incentive for anyone with information to come forward and bring those responsible to justice. Headed by the initial reaction of Francis Jackson, owner of Big D Food and Liquor in Clinton, who is offering a $100 reward to those who have information that lead to an arrest. Jackson says the memorial has a special significance to just about everyone in the community.

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Goosenecks Grill owner Angie Stevens followed Jackson's lead also offering a $100 reward. Goosenecks previous location was at Weldon Springs State Park and Stevens says they feel a very special connection there because of that is where it all began for them.

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DeWitt County Sheriff Jered Shofner calls this a crime against the community and it is not surprising to him the way the community is reacting. He feels it is great community members are stepping up and wanting to help out.

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The damage was discovered around 4:30 P.M. on Saturday that a marble bench at the center of Veterans Point in Weldon Springs state park was discovered broken in several places. The DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office has launched a fact based investigation and is seeking information from the public. Anyone who observed this or visited the monument on Saturday is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 217-935-9507 to help narrow the time line.

Those with information on the crime can also call Clinton Crimestoppers at 217-935-3333. You do not have to give your name, and may receive up the $1000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible.