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12860 Merlau Ave Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 13 offenders within 5 miles and 81 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

13 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 12860 Merlau Ave, Plainwell, MI 49080

0 Rape

1 Child Involved

0 Assault

12 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
FOOTE, ANTHONY JOE 38 years old	750.520D1A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 3RD DEGREE (PERSON 13-15) 2024-10-06T07:43:22	1533 5TH ST MARTIN, MI, 49070	3.9	Medium
LESPERANCE, RICHARD RODNEY 61 years old		6720 LINDSEY DELTON, MI, 49046	4.8	Medium
BARKER, TIMOTHY BRUCE 66 years old Child Involved	18 USC 2252A(A)(5)(B) - KNOWINGLY POSSESSES CHILD PORNOGRAPHY 2024-10-06T07:43:22 750.520C1A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 2ND DEGREE (PERSON UNDER 13) 2024-10-06T07:43:22	15069 BURCHETTE RD 1 PLAINWELL, MI, 49080	4.3	Medium
FUNK, TIMOTHY LLOYD 62 years old	750.520C1B - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 2ND DEGREE (RELATIONSHIP) 2024-10-06T07:43:22	812 9TH STREET PLAINWELL, MI, 49080	4.5	Medium
HOLDEN, THOMAS JAY 57 years old	750.520C1A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 2ND DEGREE (PERSON UNDER 13) 2024-10-06T07:43:22	11885 LEWIS RD PLAINWELL, MI, 49080	3.2	Medium

81 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

9 Severe

15 Medium

11 Low

46 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Suspicious Activity 07/16/2026 11:40 AM	S Marsh Rd, Plainwell, MI 49080	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies respond to a harassment complaint near South Marsh Road in Plainwell, where a caller reports being followed by multiple vehicles and expresses concern that drugs or weapons may have been placed in her camper.
Suspicious Activity 07/16/2026 12:51 AM	S Marsh Rd, Plainwell, MI 49080	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a suspicious-person complaint near South Marsh Road by Wildwood Drive and Keller Road. The caller reported people possibly in the yard, smelling perfume in the home, a Wi‑Fi box knocked over, and a vehicle leaving a few minutes earlier. A unit was sent to check the area and another unit was canceled after one officer reported being all set.
Medical Emergency 07/14/2026 05:54 PM	S Hayward Rd, Delton, MI 49046	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested near South Hayward Road by a caller en route with an estimated arrival time of 40 minutes. The caller asked for a transport to start.
Other Non-Crime Event 07/14/2026 05:06 PM	S Norris Rd, Delton, MI 49046	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible animal complaint involving three dogs near South Norris Road in Delton. A follow-up call reported that the owners returned and took the dog home, and the situation appeared resolved before officers arrived.
Missing Person 07/14/2026 12:08 PM	S Marsh Rd, Plainwell, MI 49080	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible search or water-related rescue near South Marsh Road. Units discuss whether to deploy a boat or kayak and decide to wait for a drone, which reportedly has an estimated arrival time of about 15 minutes for aerial support.

Crime & Safety Report for 12860 Merlau Ave, Plainwell, MI 49080