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892 Morton Dr Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 7 offenders within 5 miles and 35 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

7 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 892 Morton Dr, Ellijay, GA 30540

2 Rape

7 Child Involved

1 Assault

0 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
WALDEN, STEVEN LYNN 67 years old Child Involved	CHILD MOLESTATION 2024-12-18T06:26:12	RIDGEWAY CHURCH ROAD ELLIJAY, GA, 30540	2.2	Medium
WOODY, JAMES LEON JR 48 years old Child Involved Rapist Violent	2025-04-10T15:03:08 2025-04-10T15:03:08	CROSSROADS CHUCH ROAD ELLIJAY, GA, 30540	2.9	Medium
BLANEY, SHIRLEY JEAN 54 years old Child Involved	SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN 2024-12-18T06:26:12	OLD HWY 411 SOUTH CHATSWORTH, GA, 30705	4.8	Medium
PHILLINGANE, DAVID LAWRENCE 56 years old Child Involved	INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH CHILD UNDER 15 YOA 2024-12-18T06:26:12	PEEPLES LAKE RD CHATSWORTH, GA, 30705	4.6	Medium
PELHAM, TROY LAMAR 49 years old Child Involved	LEWD LASCIVIOUS CHILD UNDER 16 2024-12-18T06:26:12	OLD HIGHWAY 411 CHATSWORTH, GA, 30705	4.8	Medium

35 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1 Severe

1 Medium

33 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Medical Emergency 07/14/2026 04:33 PM	Nexus Dr, Ellijay, GA 30540	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units respond to a sick person at a home near Nexus Drive, just past the Eagle Mountain gate in the Coosawattee area. The patient is an adult woman with a severe headache and general illness, with a recent brain aneurysm or brain swelling reported earlier the same day.
Medical Emergency 07/14/2026 07:47 AM	Nexus Dr, Ellijay, GA 30540	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving an adult woman experiencing recurring brain bleed symptoms at a residence near Nexus Drive, accessed through the Eagle Mountain Gate.
Fire 07/12/2026 08:24 PM	Mango Cir, Ellijay, GA 30540	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported a possible fire alarm activation near Mango Circle inside the Coosawattee Eagle Mountain Gate area, and Engine 1 was sent to the scene.
Medical Emergency 07/10/2026 08:05 PM	Acorn Ct, Ellijay, GA 30540	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical call for a 63-year-old woman who fell from bed, hit her head, and was bleeding heavily near Acorn Court off Mallory Court. She did not lose consciousness and was not on blood thinners. The incident may involve a history of Parkinson's and alcohol consumption.
Road Closure 07/10/2026 02:47 AM	Almond Cir, Ellijay, GA 30540	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, crews reported a tree down on power lines near Almond Circle, leading to a road closure while the power company was notified. Responders indicated there was no immediate hazard they could address and returned to service.

Crime & Safety Report for 892 Morton Dr, Ellijay, GA 30540