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612 Michelson Rd Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 28 offenders within 5 miles and 57 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

28 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 612 Michelson Rd, Houghton Lake, MI 48629

0 Rape

2 Child Involved

3 Assault

23 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
APPS, FREDRICK LEONARD 64 years old	750.520C - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 2ND DEGREE (MULTIPLE VARIABLES) 2024-10-06T07:43:22	302 HUDSON AVENUE HOUGHTON LAKE, MI, 48629	4	Medium
BAINBRIDGE, CODY LEE 32 years old	750.520E - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 4TH DEGREE (MULTIPLE VARIABLES) 2024-10-06T07:43:22	332 S NELLSVILLE RD HOUGHTON LAKE, MI, 48629	1.9	Medium
BISHOP, LARAMIE LYNN 52 years old	750.520B1B - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 1ST DEGREE (RELATIONSHIP) 2024-10-06T07:43:22	301 S LOXLEY RD HOUGHTON LAKE, MI, 48629	3.4	Medium
BOWER, MICHAEL DAVID 57 years old	163.427 - SEXUAL ABUSE FIRST DEGREE 2024-10-06T07:43:22 163.415 - SEXUAL ABUSE THIRD DEGREE 2024-10-06T07:43:22 163.427 - SEXUAL ABUSE FIRST DEGREE 2024-10-06T07:43:22	8939 W HOUGHTON LAKE DR 8 HOUGHTON LAKE, MI, 48629	1.3	Medium
COCHRAN, BELINDA LOUISE 42 years old	750.520B1A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 1ST DEGREE (PERSON UNDER 13) 2024-10-06T07:43:22 750.520B1A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 1ST DEGREE (PERSON UNDER 13) 2024-10-06T07:43:22	8939 W HOUGHTON LAKE DR 8 HOUGHTON LAKE, MI, 48629	1.3	Medium

57 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

5 Severe

4 Medium

11 Low

37 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Traffic 07/14/2026 05:58 PM	S Harrison Rd, Houghton Lake, MI 48629	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, during a traffic stop near South Harrison Road in Houghton Lake, officers reported that the driver’s license appeared to be revoked, with prior offenses related to operating while intoxicated and driving with a suspended or revoked license.
Disturbance 07/08/2026 12:26 PM	Nicolet Trail, Houghton Lake, MI 48629	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a disorderly conduct complaint near Nicollet Trail, where a man was reportedly playing drums in a driveway and allegedly threw an object at a passing truck. Officers contacted the reporting party at the scene and requested a records check on a man believed to be involved.
Medical Emergency 07/08/2026 08:48 AM	S Tower Hill Rd, Houghton Lake, MI 48629	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to King's Nursing Center near Tower Hill Road for an elderly male with abdominal pain. Engine 3 also on scene.
Traffic 07/06/2026 03:10 PM	Byron Ave, Houghton Lake, MI	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver near a Dollar General by Talon Road and Byron Avenue in Roscommon Township. An elderly woman in a light green or blue Hyundai SUV was said to be hitting curbs along M-55 and remained in the store parking lot. The caller also reported she was trying to load gift cards and may be involved in a possible scam.
Disturbance 07/04/2026 09:52 PM	Graham Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a noise complaint for loud music at a residence on Graham Drive in Lake Township. The caller did not request contact with officers.

Crime & Safety Report for 612 Michelson Rd, Houghton Lake, MI 48629