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20128 Marcellus Hwy Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 9 offenders within 5 miles and 7 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

9 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 20128 Marcellus Hwy, Decatur, MI 49045

1 Rape

2 Child Involved

0 Assault

6 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
HEMMINGER, BRETT EDWARD 36 years old	750.520D1A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 3RD DEGREE (PERSON 13-15) 2024-10-06T07:43:22	53658 GARDS PRAIRIE ROAD DECATUR, MI, 49045	0.3	High
BAKER, SHANNON DOAH 40 years old	750.520E1A-A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 4TH DEGREE (VICTIM BETWEEN 13-15) 2024-10-06T07:43:22	51334 O KEEFE RD DOWAGIAC, MI, 49047	4	Medium
CHENEY, LEROY IRVING 74 years old Child Involved	750.145C4 - CHILD SEXUALLY ABUSIVE MATERIAL - POSSESSION 2024-10-06T07:43:22	24673 OLIVE ST DOWAGIAC, MI, 49047	4.7	Medium
GONGWER, WALTER EDWARD 77 years old Rapist	35-42-4-1 - RAPE 2024-10-06T07:43:22	23977 MORTON ST DOWAGIAC, MI, 49047	4.2	Medium
MOTTER, ROBERT DENNISON JR 63 years old	750.520E1A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 4TH DEGREE (FORCE OR COERCION) 2024-10-06T07:43:22 750.520E1A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 4TH DEGREE (FORCE OR COERCION) 2024-10-06T07:43:22	54296 TWIN LAKES DOWAGIAC, MI, 49047	4.8	Medium

7 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1 Medium

1 Low

5 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Theft Report 07/14/2026 02:19 PM	O Keefe Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies respond to a report of a possibly lost or stolen license plate from a vehicle near O Keefe Road in Dowagiac, Michigan.
Fire 07/14/2026 07:48 AM	Twin Lakes Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible small brush fire caused by a downed wire across from a location on Twin Lakes Road near the Flanders and McKenzie area. Wayne Township Fire is requested to respond.
Traffic 07/14/2026 05:32 AM	Roth Rd, Decatur, MI 49045	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint from a resident near Roth Road in Decatur about multiple large semi trucks, many with double trailers, reportedly traveling too fast on the road, possibly coming from a nearby gravel pit. A deputy was sent to check the situation and traffic on that road.
Other Non-Crime Event 07/04/2026 03:50 PM	Twin Lakeview Dr, Dowagiac, MI 49047	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to help people who locked their keys in a silver Toyota Scion near the public access and overflow parking area by Diamond Lake. The call was reported through 911, and a unit agreed to assist at the boat launch area.
Medical Emergency 06/26/2026 03:31 PM	Ridge Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a residence near Ridge Road and Lakeview Drive for an 81-year-old woman who is conscious and breathing but not fully alert, after a caller reported she may be having a stroke.

Crime & Safety Report for 20128 Marcellus Hwy, Decatur, MI 49045