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5268 State Route 156 Crime & Safety Report

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

12 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5268 State Route 156, Waterloo, IL 62298

8 Rape

2 Child Involved

8 Assault

1 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
SEALS, TOMMY M 77 years old Rapist Violent	AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE 2024-10-25T06:34:59	5108 PLAZA PARKWAY WATERLOO, IL, 62298	2.5	Medium
PERJAK, NICHOLAS J 43 years old Child Involved	CHILD PORNOGRAPHY 2024-10-25T06:34:59	312 E 4TH ST WATERLOO, IL, 62298	1.6	Medium
WHITEHOUSE, RICHARD W 51 years old Rapist Violent	AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM 13-16 2024-10-25T06:34:59	5574 SPORTSMAN CLUB WATERLOO, IL, 62298	4.6	Medium
CORDEVANT, GREGORY L 35 years old Rapist Violent	AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEX ABUSE/VICTIM 13-16 2024-10-25T06:34:59	6706 KONARCIK RD WATERLOO, IL, 62298	3.7	Medium
GRAVES, JOSHUA L 43 years old Rapist Violent	AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM <13 2024-10-25T06:34:59	3744 STATE ROUTE 156 WATERLOO, IL, 62298	3.9	Medium

51 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

11 Severe

7 Medium

7 Low

26 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Fire 07/16/2026 08:16 AM	Remlok Park Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS were dispatched to a learning center on Remlock Park Drive in Waterloo for a reported general fire alarm. An alarm company reported the alarm, but a keyholder later indicated it was a false alarm. Police on scene advised the building was secure, and the call was canceled.
Medical Emergency 07/12/2026 04:15 AM	Victor St, Waterloo, IL 62298	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, monroe County EMS responded to a medical emergency near Victor Street in Waterloo for a 79-year-old woman who fell and has left knee pain, unable to get up.
Medical Emergency 07/10/2026 08:25 PM	Mary Dr, Waterloo, IL 62298	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible water rescue at a rural bridge on Emmison Mary Road south of Wiegand Road near Waterloo. A deputy reported a vehicle sitting on the bridge with its lights on but was unable to confirm if anyone was inside or in distress. The local road district advised they could respond with equipment if needed.
Fire 07/10/2026 02:53 PM	Victor St, Waterloo, IL 62298	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported shed fire near Victor Road in the Waterloo area, with assistance requested from a neighboring fire department due to some uncertainty about the exact address on a shared driveway.
Medical Emergency 07/10/2026 10:37 AM	N Moore St, Waterloo, IL 62298	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, monroe County EMS responded to a medical emergency near North Moore Street. A 30-year-old female is conscious and breathing, with possible stroke-like symptoms including arm tingling, numbness, and vertigo. The call was dispatched as a Charlie-level medical event.

School	Distance
Waterloo High School	0.8 mi
Gardner Elementary School	1.5 mi
Rogers Elem School	1.6 mi
Waterloo Junior High School	1.8 mi
W J Zahnow Elem School	2.0 mi

Crime & Safety Report for 5268 State Route 156, Waterloo, IL 62298