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61 Schack Rd Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 28 offenders within 5 miles and 133 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

28 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 61 Schack Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966

14 Rape

10 Child Involved

16 Assault

1 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
GROFF, CHRISTOPHER E 39 years old Rapist Violent		6762 HICKORY RIDGE POMONA, IL, 62975	3.4	Medium
WHARTON, JUSTIN D 38 years old Rapist		670 N CEDAR CREEK RD MAKANDA, IL, 62958	4.7	Medium
SMITH, ROBERT L 61 years old Violent	SEXUAL PREDATOR PRESENT AT A PUBLIC PARK and AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEX ABUSE/BODILY HARM 2024-10-25T06:34:59	2232 CLAY STREET MURPHYSBORO, IL, 62966	4.5	Medium
FENTON, WILLIAM WAYNE 53 years old Rapist Violent		2103 ROBLEE MURPHYSBORO, IL, 62966	4.2	Medium
WILLIAMS, TOMMY 58 years old		20 N 13TH STREET MURPHYSBORO, IL, 62966	4.7	Medium

133 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

18 Severe

9 Medium

37 Low

69 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Suspicious Person 07/16/2026 08:56 PM	Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Murphysboro responded to a report of a suspicious man riding an electric bicycle, last seen traveling east and possibly heading toward Walnut Street. The rider was described as a white male with slicked-back hair in a ponytail and a white graphic shirt. An officer searched the area but did not find anyone matching the description.
Traffic 07/16/2026 07:52 PM	Country Club Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near the Murphysboro Walmart involving a black Chevrolet truck with a Kansas plate. Records checks on the vehicle and occupants were reported as clear and valid. An officer then indicated travel to a location on North 16th Street.
Domestic Dispute 07/16/2026 10:09 AM	McCord St, Murphysboro, IL 62966	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible domestic disturbance at a home on McCord Street in Murphysboro, where a caller said a man was arguing with and pushing a woman back inside the residence. Multiple units were sent to check on the situation.
Other Incidents 07/16/2026 09:56 AM	Clay St, Murphysboro, IL 62966	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Murphysboro coordinated with hospital staff after a patient reportedly walked away from a local hospital while still connected to an IV. The person was located near a mobile home park area, detained, and taken back to the hospital. In a separate matter, officers checked an apparent accidental emergency call near Clay Street and confirmed no police, fire, or EMS were needed.
Theft Report 07/16/2026 08:35 AM	Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer at a business on Walnut Street in Murphysboro reported that a subject was served with notices for trespassing and retail theft.

Crime & Safety Report for 61 Schack Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966