Crime & Safety Report for 820 Buffum Church Rd, Fort Meade, FL

Review crime and safety information near 820 Buffum Church Rd, Fort Meade, FL. 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 19 offenders within 5 miles and 15 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

19 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 820 Buffum Church Rd, Fort Meade, FL

19 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
12 Child Involved
2 Assault
7 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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CALKINS, RANDALL BRIAN

49 years old

SEX BAT/INJ NOT LIKELY; F.S. 794.011(5) (PRINCIPAL)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

7970 LAKE BUFFUM RD N FORT MEADE, FL, 33841
4.4 Medium
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AMERSON, JAMIE MARK

44 years old

6305 MURPHY RD BARTOW, FL, 33830
4.6 Medium
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AMERSON, JAMIE MARK

44 years old

Sexual Offender, Fail to Register F.S. 943.0435(14)(c)4 or F.S. 944.607(13)(c)4

2025-08-27T16:06:02

Sexual Offender, Fail to Register F.S. 943.0435(14)(c)4 or F.S. 944.607(13)(c)4

2025-08-27T16:06:02

Lewd, Lascivious batt sex w/victim 12-15 years old; F.S. 800.04(4)(a)

2025-08-27T16:06:02

6305 MURPHY RD BARTOW, FL, 33830
4.6 Medium
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TUCKER, CHRISTOPHER WAYNE

48 years old

Child Involved

Violent

1528 BROOKE RD FORT MEADE, FL, 33841
3.3 Medium
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LA CLAIR, BRYAN LEE

62 years old

Child Involved

Traveling to meet minor to commit unlawful sexual offense, F.S. 847.0135(4)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

6393 MURPHY RD BARTOW, FL, 33830
4.5 Medium

15 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

15 Crime & Incidents by Severity
5 Severe
2 Medium
1 Low
7 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 01:25 PM

McCoy Rd, Fort Meade, FL 33841

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible unconscious person near McCoy Road in Fort Meade. Station 23 and Ladder 23 responded around 16:26 hours.

Medical Emergency

07/10/2026 10:46 AM

Greyhound Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33859

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving a sick person was reported near Greyhound Avenue. Rescue 26 was assigned to the location.

Fire & Arson

06/26/2026 11:00 PM

J Jackson Rd, Fort Meade, FL 33841

 SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported structure fire at a double‑wide mobile home near Jackson Road in the Fort Meade area. Occupants awoke to a fire alarm, saw smoke, and reported a possible electrical fire from a wall outlet. Responding units later reported nothing visible from the outside, noted that the fire appeared to be extinguished, and checked the wall for any remaining hot spots while bringing the scene under control.

Missing Person

06/26/2026 07:15 PM

Parrish Rd, Fort Meade, FL 33841

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies issued a BOLO for a possible missing juvenile who reportedly left on foot from a residence near Parrish Road in Fort Meade around 1:00 p.m., with limited clothing details and carrying a black book bag.

Utilities Issue

06/26/2026 08:22 AM

Pinetree Dr, Fort Meade, FL 33841

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near Pine Tree Drive reported possible ongoing power surges or electrical trouble at a residence.

Frequently asked questions

Is 820 Buffum Church 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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