Crime & Safety Report for 17970 Scott Rd, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Review crime and safety information near 17970 Scott Rd, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. 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

$577,000

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

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Full report contains 22 offenders within 5 miles and 20 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

22 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 17970 Scott Rd, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

22 Registered Offenders Nearby
3 Rape
12 Child Involved
3 Assault
7 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

HARLOW, JASON PATRICK

53 years old

Rapist

2907.05(A)4 - Gross Sexual Imposition victim Under 13 Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

2907.02 - Rape Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

2907.05(A)4 - Gross Sexual Imposition victim Under 13 Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

20090 NEW GAMBIER RD GAMBIER, OH, 43022
4.7 Medium
Offender photo

WALLS, SCOTT ALLEN

52 years old

Child Involved

Violent

2907.323(A1 - Illegal Use of a Minor in Nudity-Oriented Material or Performace Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

2907.323 - Illegal Use of Minor in Nudity Oriented Material Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

2907.03 - Sexual Battery Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

2907.08 - Voyeurism Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

907 COSHOCTON AVE MOUNT VERNON, OH, 43050
3.7 Medium
Offender photo

CHRISTINE, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL

29 years old

306 LOCUST ST MOUNT VERNON, OH, 43050
4.7 Medium
Offender photo

DEWITT, JOSEPH LEO

73 years old

Rapist

318 N CENTER ST MOUNT VERNON, OH, 43050
4.2 Medium
Offender photo

FIELDS, JEREMY MICHAEL

42 years old

Child Involved

310 CALHOUN ST MOUNT VERNON, OH, 43050
4.8 Medium

20 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

20 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1 Severe
4 Medium
15 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:19 PM

Grand Ridge Dr, Howard, OH 43028

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded near Grand Ridge Drive for a male who passed out.

Medical Emergency

07/06/2026 02:39 PM

Apple Valley Dr, Howard, OH 43028

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units dispatched to a possible sick person near Apple Valley Drive and Crestmont Drive in Howard, Ohio. Unit 9432 responded on a 42 AMS call.

Medical Emergency

07/04/2026 06:09 PM

N Ridge Heights Dr, Howard, OH 43028

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a call near North Ridge Heights Drive for a female who fell and appears to be eighteen years old.

Medical Emergency

07/04/2026 03:30 PM

Baldwin Heights Cir, Howard, OH 43028

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical emergency for a 32 year old female who has fallen near Baldwin Heights Circle, Terrace View Drive, and Glenview Drive.

Medical Emergency

07/04/2026 07:07 AM

Northern Spy Cir, Howard, OH 43028

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched to a location near Northern Spy Circle for a man aged 78 experiencing chest pain.

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