Crime & Safety Report for 279 Posey Dr, Fort Payne, AL 35968

Review crime and safety information near 279 Posey Dr, Fort Payne, AL 35968. 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

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

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Full report contains 36 offenders within 5 miles and 222 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

36 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 279 Posey Dr, Fort Payne, AL 35968

36 Registered Offenders Nearby
12 Rape
10 Child Involved
2 Assault
13 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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ROBINSON, PATRICK TRAYMANE

58 years old

13A-6-66(a) - First Degree Sexual Abuse

2025-08-28T20:45:04

13A-6-67 - Second Degree Sexual Abuse

2025-08-28T20:45:04

DEKALB COUNTY JAIL FT. PAYNE, AL, 35968
2.3 Medium
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BRITTON, JAMES LEE

50 years old

Child Involved

13A-6-69.1 - Sexual Abuse of a Child less than 12yrs. (attempted)

2025-08-28T20:10:28

2401 GAULT AVE S FORT PAYNE, AL, 35967
2.7 Medium
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MINOR, TERRY JAMES

47 years old

13A-6-67 - Second Degree Sexual Abuse

2025-08-28T21:19:09

917 CO RD 130 FORT PAYNE, AL, 35967
4.6 Medium
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MORGAN, OLIVER HALL

52 years old

13A-6-67 - Second Degree Sexual Abuse

2025-08-28T21:37:07

1496 OLD HIGHWAY 35 E FORT PAYNE, AL, 35968
1.5 Medium
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NUXOLL, DANIEL THOMAS

46 years old

97-5-23(1) - Gratification of Lust

2025-08-28T19:59:38

1453 OLD HWY 35 E FORT PAYNE, AL, 35968
1.6 Medium

222 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

222 Crime & Incidents by Severity
21 Severe
24 Medium
85 Low
92 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Break-In

07/16/2026 10:29 PM

Industrial Dr, Rainsville, AL 35986

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a residence on Industrial Drive where a caller reported that their home had been burglarized after they returned from a prior incident involving a dog bite and a jail stay.

Robbery Report

07/16/2026 01:39 PM

Grand Ave S, Fort Payne, AL 35967

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported private holdup and panic alarm at a bank on Grand Avenue in Fort Payne.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 10:53 AM

5th St NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic disagreement between a man and a woman near cabins along 5th Street Northeast in Fort Payne. The woman drove away toward Tennessee, and an officer transported the man back to a cabin down the road.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:02 AM

Grand Ave SW, Fort Payne, AL 35967

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving a 73-year-old female who fell and has arm pain and bleeding from the mouth was reported near Grand Avenue Southwest at the Ark. Emergency units responded and one unit reported being on scene.

Fire

07/16/2026 06:31 AM

Jordan Rd SW Building 2, Fort Payne, AL 35968

MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported commercial smoke detector alarm at a hotel on Jordan Road Southwest in Fort Payne.

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Is 279 Posey Dr in a low-crime area?

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