Crime & Safety Report for N Cedar St, Monticello, IA 52310

Review crime and safety information near N Cedar St, Monticello, IA 52310. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-25

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 8 offenders within 5 miles and 7 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

8 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near N Cedar St, Monticello, IA 52310

8 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
3 Child Involved
4 Assault
1 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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RODRIGUEZ MOJENA, ORLANDO G

25 years old

Violent

Non-Iowa Conviction - 3rd degree sexual assault

2024-09-03T13:50:15

17765 E MAIN ST LANGWORTHY, IA, 52252
3 Medium
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FRASHER, NICHOLAS CARL

45 years old

Violent

709,11 Assault with intent to commit sexual abuse

2024-09-03T13:50:15

18109 CO RD E23 MONTICELLO, IA, 52310
0.7 High
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HARDY, JAMES BYRD SR

95 years old

Violent

709,4 Sexual abuse 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

709,11 Assault with intent to commit sexual abuse

2024-09-03T13:50:15

709,9 Indecent exposure

2024-09-03T13:50:15

21664 HWY 151 LOT 30 MONTICELLO, IA, 52310
0.7 High
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MERFELD, ADAM JOSEPH

30 years old

Child Involved

710,10 Enticing a minor

2024-09-03T13:50:15

907 RIDGEVIEW RD MONTICELLO, IA, 52310
0.4 High
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MORAN, MATTHEW JAMES

58 years old

710,4 Kidnapping 3rd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

713,3 Burglary 1st degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

710,3 Kidnapping 2nd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

710,3 Kidnapping 2nd degree

2024-09-03T13:50:15

645 N CEDAR ST MONTICELLO, IA, 52310
1.1 Medium

7 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

7 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1 Severe
4 Low
2 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:23 AM

W 2nd St, Monticello, IA 52310

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a sick elderly person at an apartment near West Second Street in Monticello needed medical assistance. Response was routine and non-emergent.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:21 AM

W 2nd St, Monticello, IA 52310

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a sick elderly person reported at an apartment near West Second Street in Monticello; ambulance requested for routine response.

Fire & Arson

06/24/2026 05:16 PM

E Grand St, Monticello, IA 52310

SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a residence near East Grand Street in Monticello for a reported smell of gas coming from the basement, and the caller was advised to leave the home.

Traffic

05/27/2026 02:40 PM

IA-38 & N Main St, Monticello, IA 52310

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a vehicle was being pursued toward Monticello along Highway 38 and into town near Main Street. Units discussed trying to stop the vehicle at a stoplight and approaching it using cover, with a K-9 planned to assist after the vehicle was cleared.

Traffic

05/27/2026 02:39 PM

IA-38 & S Main St, Monticello, IA 52310

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates deputies were tracking a vehicle as it crossed a river and headed toward Monticello. Units from Jones County were advised the vehicle was approaching an exit near Highway 38 and Main Street, and one deputy planned to attempt a traffic stop on Highway 38. Details are based on radio reports and may involve a potential traffic enforcement stop.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Shannon Elementary School0.2 mi
Monticello High School0.8 mi
Monticello Middle School0.9 mi
Carpenter Elementary School1.1 mi

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Is N Cedar St in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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