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29120 POPLAR Drive Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 39 offenders within 5 miles and 789 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

39 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 29120 POPLAR Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33982

3 Rape

21 Child Involved

4 Assault

14 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
BASS, JAMES MONROE 87 years old Child Involved	LEWD,LASCIVIOUS CHILD U/16; F.S. 800.04 (PRINCIPAL) 2024-09-02T17:06:34	2710 CLYDE AVE PUNTA GORDA, FL, 33950	3.1	Medium
BEHLING, MATTHEW ARNOLD 58 years old Child Involved	LEWD,LASCIVIOUS CHILD U/16; F.S. 800.04 (PRINCIPAL) 2024-09-02T17:06:34 SX OFNDR.FAIL RPT.NONMOVE; F.S. 943.0435(4)(c) 2024-09-02T17:06:34 Sex Offender Fail Comply Registration; F.s. 943.0435(9) 2024-09-02T17:06:34	513 E HENRY ST PUNTA GORDA, FL, 33950	4.5	Medium
DAVIS, JOHN CHARLES 72 years old	SEX BAT BY ADULT/VCTM UNDER 12; F.S. 794.011(2) 2024-09-02T17:06:34 SEX BAT BY ADULT/VCTM UNDER 12; F.S. 794.011(2) 2024-09-02T17:06:34 Lewd or lascivious molestation victim under 12 years offender 18 or older; F.S. 800.04(5)(b) 2024-09-02T17:06:34 Lewd or lascivious molestation victim under 12 years offender 18 or older; F.S. 800.04(5)(b) 2024-09-02T17:06:34	120 DARST AVE PUNTA GORDA, FL, 33950	2.5	Medium
EPPERS, ROBERT ALLEN 54 years old Child Involved		1227 ANSIN ST PUNTA GORDA, FL, 33950	4.4	Medium
GIANATASIO, KEVIN SCOTT 66 years old Child Involved		24300 AIRPORT RD LOT 131 PUNTA GORDA, FL, 33950	4.7	Medium

789 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

63 Severe

99 Medium

211 Low

416 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Traffic 07/16/2026 08:55 PM	Duncan Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a reported hit and run at a gas station on Duncan Road involving a white pickup truck that apparently struck a white semi truck. The reporting party stated they had photos of the pickup truck, and the incident was reported about ten minutes after it occurred.
Disturbance 07/16/2026 08:46 PM	Rampart Blvd, Punta Gorda, FL 33983	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible disturbance near an apartment building off Rampart Boulevard and Compadre, involving two men reportedly banging on doors and yelling, possibly near a gold or silver Nissan Maxima.
Traffic 07/16/2026 07:50 PM	Jones Loop Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were notified of a possible reckless driver in a white SUV leaving a travel center near Jones Loop Road, reportedly heading toward the interstate with a woman holding a small baby on her lap.
Traffic 07/16/2026 06:29 PM	S Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported two-vehicle crash with possible injuries near the 3000 block of Tamiami Trail in Punta Gorda. Units on scene reported two vehicles with minor to moderate damage.
Traffic 07/16/2026 06:29 PM	Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers and deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash near a convenience store on Tamiami Trail involving a white Hyundai Santa Fe and a silver Hyundai Tucson. The crash occurred in the left lane of southbound US 41, with possible injuries reported. One vehicle appeared to be leaking chemicals and the other had significant rear-end damage, and tow trucks were requested.

Crime & Safety Report for 29120 POPLAR Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33982