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1612 Paula Dr Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 77 offenders within 5 miles and 62 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

77 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1612 Paula Dr, Columbus, IN

5 Rape

51 Child Involved

7 Assault

14 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Address	Distance	Risk
SNIDER, EDWARD EUGENE 47 years old Child Involved	4992 WILLA WAY COLUMBUS, IN, 47201	1	Medium
AGUIRRE, LIBERIO 48 years old Child Involved	131 HOMELESS CARRIE LN COLUMBUS, IN, 47201	2.8	Medium
COVERT, MATTHEW MICHAEL 51 years old Child Involved	4632 WILLOWBROOK DR COLUMBUS, IN, 47203	3	Medium
DOWELL, SCOTT EDWIN 48 years old Child Involved	HOMELESS 1ST LAFAYETTE ST COLUMBUS, IN, 47201	3	Medium
EAGLETON, NATHAN JEREMY 22 years old Child Involved	1915 W JONATHAN MOORE PIKE COLUMBUS, IN, 47201	2.7	Medium

62 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

5 Severe

6 Medium

16 Low

35 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Stolen Vehicle 07/16/2026 08:08 PM	25th St, Columbus, IN 47203	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to assist city police at a Walmart on Merchant Mile for a possible attempted car theft. A suspect reportedly tried to steal a car, fled eastbound on foot, and was later reported to be detained and sitting down.
Missing Person 07/16/2026 01:56 PM	Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus, IN 47201	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible overdue kayakers on the White River. They reportedly launched from Mill Race Park and were expected to finish near an access site west of Brownstown around midday, but their vehicle was still at the access point when checked by an officer.
Fire 07/14/2026 07:33 PM	Illinois Ave, Columbus, IN 47201	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible fire after smoke was reported coming from a vent at a youth services building on Illinois Avenue. Police were also sent to the scene, and an officer later reported finding an open door at the location.
Weapons 07/14/2026 02:29 PM	16th St & Pearl St, Columbus, IN 47201	SERIOUS	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a shots fired incident near 16th Street and Pearl Street. A unit is reported to be out with a suspected person; a unit location is also referenced as 8th Street and Warner Street.
Weapons 07/12/2026 08:31 PM	N U.S Hwy 31, Columbus, IN 47201	SERIOUS	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a caller near North U.S. Highway 31 who reported hearing something hit her home and then seeing a yellow splatter-like substance on the outside of the house.

School	Distance
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School	1.7 mi
Parkside Elementary School	1.8 mi
Northside Middle School	1.9 mi
Columbus North High School	2.0 mi

Crime & Safety Report for 1612 Paula Dr, Columbus, IN