Crime & Safety Report for 13598 Desperado Dr, Penn Valley, CA 95946

Review crime and safety information near 13598 Desperado Dr, Penn Valley, CA 95946. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$699,000 | 4 bd | 1 ba | 1,432 sqft

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

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Full report contains 12 offenders within 5 miles and 41 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

12 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 13598 Desperado Dr, Penn Valley, CA 95946

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

PRENTICE, JOHNATHAN R

41 years old

Rapist

RAPE BY FORCE OR FEAR

2024-09-02T17:18:09

140 LARK ST PENN VALLEY, CA, 95946
2.5 Medium
Offender photo

HUGI, GORDON EUGENE

69 years old

Child Involved

10509 LA SIERRA DR ROUGH AND READY, CA, 95975
3.2 Medium
Offender photo

TEMPLETON, JAMES LENARD

67 years old

Rapist

Violent

PRIOR CODE: RAPE BY FORCE

2024-09-02T17:18:09

ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO COMMIT A SPECIFIED SEX OFFENSE

2024-09-02T17:18:09

17976 BLACK FOREST RD PENN VALLEY, CA, 95946
3.9 Medium
Offender photo

HALE, BLAKE AUSTIN

26 years old

Violent

SEX PENETRATION WITH FOREIGN OBJECT OF AN UNCONSCIOUS OR ASLEEP VICTIM

2024-09-02T17:18:09

SEXUAL BATTERY (TOUCH PERSON INTIMATELY AGAINST WILL FOR SEXUAL AROUSAL, ETC)

2024-09-02T17:18:09

10151 TIMBERLAND DR GRASS VALLEY, CA, 95949
4.9 Medium
Offender photo

HARRIS, MICHAEL

58 years old

Child Involved

CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILD

2024-09-02T17:18:09

11958 CREEK VIEW DR GRASS VALLEY, CA, 95949
5 Medium

41 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

41 Crime & Incidents by Severity
4 Severe
3 Medium
6 Low
28 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:15 AM

Ridgecrest Pl, Penn Valley, CA 95946

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched to a location near Ridgecrest Place. Fire units responded and later released the incident to the California Highway Patrol. All units are now available and returning.

Fire

07/14/2026 08:45 PM

Lake Wildwood Dr, Penn Valley, CA 95946

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide incident near Lake Wildwood Drive after a homeowner reported multiple CO alarms sounding and the resident was evacuated.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 06:14 PM

Clover Rd, Penn Valley, CA 95946

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a medical call for an ill patient near Clover Road, across from Valley Drive. Unit 44 was dispatched at 1818.

Fire

07/10/2026 07:49 PM

Oak Hill Dr, Rough and Ready, CA 95975

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel responded to a small vegetation fire near Oak Avenue. A spot fire about 50 by 25 feet was reported extinguished, and additional battalion units were canceled.

Wildfire

07/10/2026 11:37 AM

Oak Ridge Rd, Penn Valley, CA 95946

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported vegetation fire near Mynew Trail with access from Oak Ridge Road. Incoming resources were staged near a location on Oak Ridge Road while access to the fire area was being confirmed.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Clear Creek Elementary1.8 mi

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Is 13598 Desperado Dr in a low-crime area?

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