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501 Jostes Rd Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 11 offenders within 5 miles and 207 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

11 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 501 Jostes Rd, Rochester, IL 62563

8 Rape

2 Child Involved

8 Assault

0 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
STERLING, ROBERT K 47 years old Rapist Violent	AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM 13-16 and AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEX ABUSE/BODILY HARM and VIOLATE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION 2024-10-25T06:34:59	623 E MENARD ST RIVERTON, IL, 62561	4.4	Medium
CLARK, KEN RAY 88 years old Rapist Violent	AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM <13 2024-10-25T06:34:59	1111 COMMUNITY DR 25 ROCHESTER, IL, 62563	3.9	Medium
THOMAS, JOSEPH E 46 years old Rapist Violent	AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM 13-16 2024-10-25T06:34:59	10627 BELL FOUNTAIN RD DAWSON, IL, 62520	2.8	Medium
DODD, BARON A 36 years old Rapist	AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEX ABUSE/VICTIM 13-16 and VIOLATE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION 2024-10-25T06:34:59	30 JAMESTOWN CIRCL RIVERTON, IL, 62561	4.7	Medium
EALEY, RANDALL J 31 years old Child Involved		7477 W MECHANICSBURG RD SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62712	0.7	High

207 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

21 Severe

36 Medium

53 Low

97 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 06:30 PM	Old River Rd, Springfield, IL 62707	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched near Old River Road for an elderly male who fell. Units acknowledged and responded.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 05:05 PM	Lewis St, Dawson, IL 62520	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched to a location near Lewis Street in Dawson for a 96-year-old male experiencing catheter problems.
Road Closure 07/16/2026 02:07 PM	E Clear Lake Ave & I-72, Springfield, IL 62702	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a temporary closure of the southbound I-55 exit 103A near Clear Lake Avenue in Springfield for roadway cleanup, with multiple units coordinating a right-lane closure and state transportation officials notified.
Traffic 07/14/2026 04:15 PM	N 7th St B, Riverton, IL 62561	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers coordinated a response for a possible property damage-only traffic accident near Oakland Drive and a nearby subway in the Riverton area, with police requested and no injuries reported.
Medical Emergency 07/14/2026 03:40 PM	IL-29 & State St, Rochester, IL 62563	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services contacted a patient near Route 29 and State Street. The patient refused further medical assistance.

Crime & Safety Report for 501 Jostes Rd, Rochester, IL 62563