Crime & Safety Report for 18972 Wetzel Rd, Middle Point, OH 45863

Review crime and safety information near 18972 Wetzel Rd, Middle Point, OH 45863. 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

$350,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,954 sqft

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

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Full report contains 4 offenders within 5 miles and 7 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

4 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 18972 Wetzel Rd, Middle Point, OH 45863

4 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
1 Child Involved
0 Assault
2 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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GARRETT, DUSTIN R

40 years old

Child Involved

2907.321 - Pandering Obscenity Involving a Minor Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

2907.322 - Pandering Sexually Oriented Matter involving minor Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

21935 ELM SUGAR RD GROVER HILL, OH, 45849
3.6 Medium
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HARRINGTON, ASHLEY MARIE

31 years old

403 S MONROE ST GROVER HILL, OH, 45849
4.9 Medium
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COUTS, JOSHUA ALAN

42 years old

Rapist

2907.02 - Rape Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

17534 WETZEL RD VAN WERT, OH, 45891
1.4 Medium
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SPANOS, CHRISTOPHER SCOTT

54 years old

16-3-652 - CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT - FIRST DEGREE Sexual Motivation

2024-12-17T11:36:19

17975 GALVIN RD MIDDLE POINT, OH, 45863
1.8 Medium

7 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

7 Crime & Incidents by Severity
3 Medium
2 Low
2 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Family Offense

06/16/2026 07:01 AM

Converse Roselm Rd, Middle Point, OH 45863

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a home near Converse Roselm Road in Middle Point for a report that an unwanted family member was possibly trespassing and someone requested contact from law enforcement.

Traffic

06/12/2026 12:22 PM

OH-637, Van Wert, OH 45891

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed a report of people caring for a baby deer in a field near State Route 637 around milepost three, with concern it could wander onto the roadway. The reporting party had tried to contact the game warden, and officers considered reaching wildlife authorities to possibly take possession of the animal.

Family Offense

06/06/2026 10:57 AM

Defiance Trail Rd, Van Wert, OH 45891

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported family dispute near Defiance Trail, where a woman with schizophrenia is allegedly threatening and acting aggressively toward her mother, with concerns due to past physical incidents.

Family Offense

05/31/2026 01:57 PM

Harvey Rd, Van Wert, OH 45891

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible domestic disturbance on Harvey Road in Van Wert. A subject was reportedly being unruly, throwing items, and refusing to do chores. No physical violence was reported at the time.

Disorderly Conduct

05/31/2026 12:39 PM

Harvey Rd, Van Wert, OH 45891

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a location on Harvey Road in Van Wert for a possible disturbance involving an unruly person who had been contacted several times before and was reportedly locked outside to prevent a physical altercation.

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Is 18972 Wetzel Rd in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

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