Crime & Safety Report for 23936 S William Dr, Manhattan, IL

Review crime and safety information near 23936 S William Dr, Manhattan, IL. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-25

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 15 offenders within 5 miles and 1503 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

15 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 23936 S William Dr, Manhattan, IL

15 Registered Offenders Nearby
3 Rape
9 Child Involved
5 Assault
1 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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MECHER, JACK J

55 years old

Rapist

Violent

AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM <9

2024-10-25T06:34:59

22541 MERRITON RD FRANKFORT, IL, 60423
3.9 Medium
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SAKALAS, NICHOLAS R

40 years old

Child Involved

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY/FILM/PHOTOS

2024-10-25T06:34:59

115 S STATE ST 5 MANHATTAN, IL, 60422
2.3 Medium
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KNUTSEN, IAN

23 years old

Child Involved

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY/FILM/PHOTOS

2024-10-25T06:34:59

323 POPLAR NEW LENOX, IL, 60451
5 Medium
Offender photo

BYERLEY, NICHOLAS ROBERT

32 years old

Child Involved

14557 W EDISON NEW LENOX, IL, 60451
2.9 Medium
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EKEN, THOMAS

50 years old

Child Involved

MURDER WITH INTENT TO KILL OR INJURE and MURDER WITH INTENT TO KILL OR INJURE

2024-10-25T06:34:59

1014 STAR LANE NEW LENOX, IL, 60451
3.3 Medium

1503 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1503 Crime & Incidents by Severity
170 Severe
206 Medium
411 Low
716 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:03 PM

W Laraway Rd & Nelson Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint about a dark gray SUV reportedly swerving between lanes near Nelson Road and Laraway Road in New Lenox before turning south on Nelson and leaving the caller’s view. The responding unit was later told to disregard the call.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 08:01 PM

E Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, IL

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch requested another unit to check the status of a New Lenox officer reported at/near Rees and Kane on E Lincoln Highway. The same officer later requested a separate juvenile-related complaint about kids riding around the officer’s traffic stop, and another unit was sent to assist.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:24 PM

Nelson Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a psychiatric problems call appears to have occurred near Nelson Road at Circle K in New Lenox. Ambulance 61 and Engine 61 responded to the scene.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:08 PM

Nelson Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, responders received reports of a disturbance at Circle K near Nelson Road in New Lenox. A female indicated someone was in her gray Lexus SUV, but a subsequent caller said no one was in the vehicle. The female appeared to have an issue and had parked in the lot. Units from New Lenox were dispatched.

Traffic

07/16/2026 06:54 PM

US-52 & White Feather Dr, Manhattan, IL 60442

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near Route 52 and White Feather Drive for a possible road rage incident involving a motorcycle rider and a white Jeep. The motorcycle rider was reported to have tried to pull off the Jeep’s side mirror, and he later told an officer that the Jeep had been brake-checking him before continuing toward Manhattan Road and Elmwood.

Frequently asked questions

Is 23936 S William Dr in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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