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Grant Ave Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 5 offenders within 5 miles and 9 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

5 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near Grant Ave, Independence, IA 50644

0 Rape

3 Child Involved

0 Assault

2 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
PALMER, MATTHEW JAMES 52 years old	709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree 2024-09-03T13:50:15	2488 290TH ST ROWLEY, IA, 52329	1	Medium
HINTZ, WILLIAM HAL 59 years old	709,3 Sexual abuse 2nd degree 2024-09-03T13:50:15 709,3 Sexual abuse 2nd degree 2024-09-03T13:50:15	110 GRANDE AVE ROWLEY, IA, 52329	2.4	Medium
NEWCOMB, ROBIN JAMES 66 years old Child Involved	709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree 2024-09-03T13:50:15 709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree 2024-09-03T13:50:15 709,8 Lascivious acts with a child 2024-09-03T13:50:15	110 GRANDE AVE ROWLEY, IA, 52329	2.4	Medium
TOMS, MICHAEL WESLEY 33 years old Child Involved	710,10 Enticing a minor 2024-09-03T13:50:15 709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree 2024-09-03T13:50:15	111 ROWLEY ST ROWLEY, IA, 52329	2.4	Medium
BARNETT, ISAAC ANDREW 35 years old Child Involved	709,12 Indecent contact with a child 2024-09-03T13:50:15	416 ELY ST WALKER, IA, 52352	5	Medium

9 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1 Severe

8 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Other Incidents 07/10/2026 09:30 PM	Rowley St, Rowley, IA 52329	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reports transporting a male to the Rowley post office to conduct possible 55 testing, noting the beginning vehicle mileage.
Medical Emergency 07/04/2026 08:41 PM	Stewart Ave, Walker, IA 52352	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported near Stewart Avenue in Walker for an elderly female who appears very ill. A neighbor called in on her behalf.
Medical Emergency 07/04/2026 08:40 PM	Stewart Ave, Walker, IA 52352	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, centers Point Ambulance and Troy Mills First Responders were paged to Stewart Avenue near Walker for a medical call involving an elderly woman who appeared very ill. The call was made by a neighbor reporting that the woman had been sick all week.
Fire & Arson 06/22/2026 09:19 PM	Quasqueton Ave, Walker, IA 52352	SERIOUS	As discussed during the dispatch call, an automatic smoke alarm was reported at the Ridge Haven and Adora facility on Gloucester Avenue near Walker. The alarm was indicated in a bedroom area, and fire units were dispatched based on the report.
Medical Emergency 06/20/2026 05:03 PM	Overland Ave, Walker, IA 52352	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders received a call about a female patient who fell near Overland Avenue in Walker. The patient is conscious, breathing, and no injuries are reported.

Crime & Safety Report for Grant Ave, Independence, IA 50644