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511 S Preston St Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 51 offenders within 5 miles and 1333 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

51 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 511 S Preston St, Cortland, IL 60112

19 Rape

27 Child Involved

19 Assault

3 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
BASTIAN, MATTHEW EDWARD 46 years old Child Involved		1001 E GURLER DEKALB, IL, 60115	3.4	Medium
TRIGGER, SHANE PAUL 38 years old Rapist Violent	AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM 13-16 2024-10-25T06:34:59	86 E OXFORD CL CORTLAND, IL, 60112	0.7	High
CURL, GABRIEL R 27 years old Child Involved		HMLS HOMELESS DEKALB, IL, 60115	3	Medium
BAUM, GLEN 52 years old Rapist Violent	CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT/VICTIM 13-17 2024-10-25T06:34:59	319 W ELIAN CT MAPLE PARK, IL, 60151	3.7	Medium
CHAVEZ, MARTIN 43 years old Child Involved	AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM 13-16 and AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM 13-16 and VIOLATE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION 2024-10-25T06:34:59	915 MARKET ST 1 DEKALB, IL, 60115	3.7	Medium

1333 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

113 Severe

165 Medium

331 Low

724 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Disturbance 07/16/2026 09:31 PM	Franklin St & S 9th St, DeKalb, IL 60115	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible loud music disturbance near Franklin Street and South 9th Street following a reported noise complaint.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 08:56 PM	Kish Hospital Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical transport is en route to Kishwaukee Hospital near DeKalb.
Disturbance 07/16/2026 08:19 PM	IL-38 & W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a unit reports a possible argument or disturbance occurring near Lincoln Highway in DeKalb after initially indicating they would be on Second Street.
Suspicious Activity 07/16/2026 07:43 PM	Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a suspicious persons call at the Peters Campus Life Building, room 100, after a building services worker (name withheld) reported four to five individuals, possibly juveniles, inside the building who ran out when seen and left backpacks behind. A group of girls outside is reportedly trying to get back in to retrieve the backpacks.
Substance Use 07/16/2026 07:40 PM	College Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a rooming house near College Avenue for a male who is reportedly extremely intoxicated and not making sense, with cross streets near Park Avenue and John Street.

Crime & Safety Report for 511 S Preston St, Cortland, IL 60112