Kris Long wins Crimestoppers Broadcasters Golf Challenge

Dozens of golfers hit the links Friday at Desert Falls Country Club for the 30th annual Valley Crimestoppers Golf Tournament.

It’s their one big fundraiser of the year. News Channel 3’s John White, Sports Director Blake Arthur and CBS Local 2’s Kris Long tee’d it up in the Broadcasters Challenge as part of the event. Kris took home top honors, breaking John’s winning streak over the last couple of years.

The money helps pay for rewards for tips that help law enforcement solve crimes and other important causes.

“We contribute to first responders, and in cases like Lesley and Gil in Palm Springs, we donate to their families when tragedies happen,” said Larry Shanahan with Crimestoppers.

He’s speaking about Palm Springs officers Lesley Zerebney and Jose “Gil” Vega, who were killed in the line of duty in last October.

Crimestoppers is now celebrating 38 years of helping fight crime in the Valley.