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1528 Lawrence Ave Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 7 offenders within 5 miles and 23 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

7 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1528 Lawrence Ave, Independence, IA 50644

0 Rape

3 Child Involved

3 Assault

1 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
LIGHTFOOT, ANDREW EMIL JR 65 years old Violent	709,11 Assault with intent to commit sexual abuse 2024-09-03T13:50:15	402 SUFFICOOL ST E APT D1 HAZLETON, IA, 50641	3.8	Medium
KOUT, MICHAEL JAMES 54 years old Child Involved	709,8 Lascivious acts with a child 2024-09-03T13:50:15	212 HAYES ST W HAZLETON, IA, 50641	4.1	Medium
MASK, TIMOTHY JOHN 51 years old Child Involved	709,8 Lascivious acts with a child 2024-09-03T13:50:15	402 SUFFICOOL ST E APT B2 HAZLETON, IA, 50641	3.8	Medium
SILLS, TOMMY RAY 59 years old Child Involved	709,3 Sexual abuse 2nd degree 2024-09-03T13:50:15 709,12 Indecent contact with a child 2024-09-03T13:50:15 709,3 Sexual abuse 2nd degree 2024-09-03T13:50:15 709,12 Indecent contact with a child 2024-09-03T13:50:15 709,12 Indecent contact with a child 2024-09-03T13:50:15	402 SUFFICOOL ST APT B3 HAZLETON, IA, 50641	3.8	Medium
ZUKE, MARTIN PAUL 57 years old	709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree 2024-09-03T13:50:15 709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree 2024-09-03T13:50:15	109 N MONROE ST HAZLETON, IA, 50641	4.1	Medium

23 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1 Severe

4 Medium

4 Low

14 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Suspicious Activity 07/14/2026 12:57 PM	Short St, Hazleton, IA 50641	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers contacted two people at a residence on Short Street in Hazleton after checking on a possible concern involving them.
Medical Emergency 07/06/2026 02:20 PM	Palmer Dr & Lakeview Dr, Hazleton, IA 50641	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested for an elderly male near Lakeview Drive and Palmer Drive in Hazleton. Responders believe this individual was previously waiting at a nearby location and is now waiting for an ambulance.
Medical Emergency 07/04/2026 09:39 AM	Palmer Dr, Hazleton, IA 50641	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, an 89-year-old man is conscious with breathing difficulties and bleeding near Palmer Drive in Hazleton. Mercy One Ambulance Buchanan County was requested.
Medical Emergency 07/04/2026 09:36 AM	Palmer Dr, Hazleton, IA 50641	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were sent to a residence near Palmer Drive in Hazelton for an 89-year-old man who was on the floor, having difficulty breathing and bleeding from his leg and elbow. An ambulance from Olin was requested to assist.
Medical Emergency 07/04/2026 09:35 AM	Palmer Dr, Hazleton, IA 50641	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were sent to a home near Palmer Drive in Hazleton for an 89-year-old man who was on the floor with apparent breathing problems and bleeding from a leg and elbow.

Crime & Safety Report for 1528 Lawrence Ave, Independence, IA 50644