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6970 Wickert Rd Crime & Safety Report

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

9 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 6970 Wickert Rd, Hale, MI 48739

0 Rape

1 Child Involved

0 Assault

8 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
BEAMISH, JOEL MICHAEL 51 years old Child Involved	18 USC 2252A(A)(5)(B) - KNOWINGLY POSSESSES CHILD PORNOGRAPHY 2024-10-06T07:43:22	6386 E COUNTY LINE RD SOUTH BRANCH, MI, 48761	4.2	Medium
HARTLEY, BENJAMIN LEE JR 52 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	7775 CLIFTON DR SOUTH BRANCH, MI, 48761	2.7	Medium
THOMPSON, RICHARD JAMES 77 years old	750.520D1B - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 3RD DEGREE (FORCE OR COERCION) 2024-10-06T07:43:22	8977 JOSE LAKE TRAIL SOUTH BRANCH, MI, 48761	4.1	Medium
COUTURIER, RANDALL OWEN 78 years old	750.520C1A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 2ND DEGREE (PERSON UNDER 13) 2024-10-06T07:43:22 750.520C1A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 2ND DEGREE (PERSON UNDER 13) 2024-10-06T07:43:22 750.520C1A - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 2ND DEGREE (PERSON UNDER 13) 2024-10-06T07:43:22	4756 N PENINSULA RD HALE, MI, 48739	2.9	Medium
MORGAN, WILLIAM SCOTT 57 years old	750.520D1D - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT 3RD DEGREE (INCEST) 2024-10-06T07:43:22	6600 M65 HALE, MI, 48739	0.6	High

5 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2 Severe

1 Medium

1 Low

1 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Suspicious Activity 07/12/2026 05:25 AM	Campbell Ave, Hale, MI 48739	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, in Plainfield Township, a caller (name withheld) reported a man was recorded on camera on the porch near Campbell Ave around 8:00 AM. The man opened the screen door and attempted to open the main door while the caller’s grandchild was at the residence, then walked off. The caller requested to speak with an officer.
Missing Person 06/28/2026 11:51 AM	Loud Dam Rd, Glennie, MI 48737	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible missing boater who failed to arrive at the Loud Dam upper boat launch after putting in at Alcona Dam the previous afternoon. The man is believed to be in a 16-foot silver canoe and wearing distinctive pink dinosaur swim shorts, a black shirt, and carrying a green sweatshirt. His spouse is waiting at the upper boat launch while responders investigate.
Assault 06/22/2026 05:51 PM	M-65, Hale, MI 48739	SERIOUS	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a caller near North M-65 reporting that an intoxicated man came to his residence wanting to start a fight related to a relationship dispute, then left in a black SUV, possibly an Expedition or Explorer, and may be heading toward Sunlight Road or another residence connected to the dispute. A separate larceny call is also mentioned on South Swenson Road.
Fire & Arson 06/14/2026 02:40 PM	Shellenbarger Rd, Hale, MI 48739	SERIOUS	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible tree down on a power line near Shellenbarger Road in Hale.
Medical Emergency 03/05/2026 12:01 AM	North Dr m 65, Hale, MI 48739	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched to an incident near North M65 and Shalom Merger in Plainfield Township for a person reported sick. Details are limited, and the situation may involve possible medical distress.

Crime & Safety Report for 6970 Wickert Rd, Hale, MI 48739