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161 Stw Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 15 offenders within 5 miles and 11 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

15 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 161 Stw, Lancaster, CA

2 Rape

9 Child Involved

1 Assault

4 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
DEGATANO, JOHN PRUDENCIO 47 years old	REQUIRED TO REGISTER BASED ON A NON-CALIFORNIA SEX OFFENSE 2025-08-24T09:31:18	Not Provided LANCASTER, CA, 93536	2.4	Medium
HOWARD, JARED 45 years old		Not Provided LANCASTER, CA, 93536	2.4	Medium
MORGAN, MATTHEW 67 years old Child Involved		Not Provided LANCASTER, CA, 93536	2.4	Medium
WADSWORTH, DANIEL DAVIS 66 years old Rapist		Not Provided LANCASTER, CA, 93536	2.4	Medium
MCDONNELL, JERRY DEAN 67 years old Child Involved	LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS ACTS WITH A CHILD UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE 2024-09-02T17:18:09	18348 WEST D AVE LANCASTER, CA, 93536	3.3	Medium

11 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

4 Severe

1 Medium

1 Low

5 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Suspicious Activity 07/06/2026 04:00 AM	155th St W, Lancaster, CA 93536	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement units reportedly made entry into a residence near 155th Street West in the Lancaster area and conducted a protective sweep, including the backyard.
Medical Emergency 07/04/2026 12:51 AM	Sierra Trail, Lake Hughes, CA 93532	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, units were sent to provide medical aid for a reported breathing problem near Sierra Trail in Lake Hughes.
Traffic 06/19/2026 02:33 PM	Lake Hughes Rd, Lake Hughes, CA	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a vehicle driving recklessly and swerving northbound on Lake Hughes Road near Lake Hughes, California. The caller reported the vehicle cutting off other drivers, but no one was following it for further information.
Fire & Arson 06/17/2026 06:41 AM	W Ave E, Lancaster, CA 93536	SERIOUS	As discussed during the dispatch call, patrol units report a possible rekindled brush fire near West Avenue E in the Lancaster area. Light smoke from mulch appears to be contained within existing dozer lines, and no structures are threatened. Most additional responding units were canceled while a nearby engine and patrol remained on scene.
Fire & Arson 06/17/2026 06:17 AM	W Ave E, Lancaster, CA 93536	SERIOUS	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are sent back to a reported brush fire near West Avenue E in the Lancaster area, referred to as the (person_name withheld) incident.

Crime & Safety Report for 161 Stw, Lancaster, CA