Monika,that would be north of Morse rd. and just e of cleveland ave.call me w/any ?'s on your needs,for I know the area.

Thx,

TJ

Tue Apr 29 2008, 06:45

Monika,

Sheila gave good advice when she advised you to start with that municipalities police force. They should be able to help you and point you in the right direction. Also, it is your right and duty to find out, as a prospective buyer, if there are any sex offenders living in the area in which you are interested. Sellers are obligated as well to forward on any notices that they receive, if they receive one. So don't leave it up to someone else, take charge!

Let me know if you need any other help.

Katie McCann

Tue Apr 29 2008, 05:34

My suggestion would be to visit the police substation nearest the home you want to buy; they should have reports available to the public. If that's not an option, I say Google it (using +westerville +crime statistics in the search bar). I did find a site that was new to me: postacrime.com. Put in your zip code or address and it lists all the police reports and shows them by type on a map. It's a Google map, too, so it's easy to navigate and move it around to other areas. Another site I like to keep up on is http://www.esorn.ag.state.oh.us/Secured/p21_2.aspx which is Ohio's sex offender database. Put in the county & school district & address you are considering; you do not need an offender's name.

Not too long ago I leased a house that was For Sale and would post on the refrigerator any mail flyers about offenders who moved nearby. I felt it was my civic duty, honestly. The realtor felt differently and pulled them down, telling me they were not required to provide that info to prospective buyers. So you are doing well to look out for yourself!

Tue Apr 29 2008, 04:26