Crime & Safety Report for 5700 River Forest Rd, Cannelton, IN 47520

Review crime and safety information near 5700 River Forest Rd, Cannelton, IN 47520. 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 34 offenders within 5 miles and 300 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

34 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5700 River Forest Rd, Cannelton, IN 47520

34 Registered Offenders Nearby
4 Rape
15 Child Involved
3 Assault
14 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

COTE, JOSEPH DANIEL

45 years old

Child Involved

319 S 11TH ST TELLCITY, IN, 47586
2.2 Medium
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HAYCOX, RYAN WESLEY

38 years old

Violent

Statue - 35-42-4-8, Charge - Sexual Battery

2024-12-17T07:36:32

43 10TH ST TELL CITY, IN, 47586
2 Medium
Offender photo

FUCHS, DOUGLAS E

68 years old

Child Involved

Statue - 35-42-4-5(a), Charge or (b) - Vicarious Sexual Gratification

2024-12-17T07:36:32

Statue - 35-42-4-3, Charge - Child Molesting

2024-12-17T07:36:32

Statue - 35-42-4-3, Charge - Child Molesting

2024-12-17T07:36:32

3 HIGH STREET TELL CITY, IN, 47586
1.2 Medium
Offender photo

JORDAN, WILLIAM A

79 years old

Child Involved

Statue - 35-42-4-4(C), Charge - Possession of Child Pornography

2024-12-17T07:36:32

Statue - 35-42-4-4(B), Charge - Child Exploitation

2024-12-17T07:36:32

Statue - 35-42-4-4(C), Charge - Possession of Child Pornography

2024-12-17T07:36:32

619 10TH ST TELL CITY, IN, 47586
2.5 Medium
Offender photo

DOTSON, BRIAN KEITH

52 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

225 N 5TH ST CANNELTON, IN, 47520
0.4 High

300 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

300 Crime & Incidents by Severity
24 Severe
34 Medium
67 Low
175 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:44 PM

IN-237, Tell City, IN 47586

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers and officers coordinated a medical response for a woman with alcohol on board who had active bleeding. She was taken by private vehicle with her husband from a residence to a nearby emergency room after the hospital was alerted so she could be taken straight back on arrival.

Substance Use

07/16/2026 05:24 PM

Old Hwy Rd, Tell City, IN 47586

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer went to a residence near Old Hwy Rd regarding an issue involving a child and requested another unit after reporting a strong odor of “signal 60” coming from the home when the door was opened.

Traffic

07/16/2026 03:57 PM

US Hwy 66 E, Tell City, IN 47586

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible hit-and-run property damage incident in a store parking lot, where an employee reported his vehicle had been struck and the other vehicle left the scene.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 12:04 PM

IN-237, Tell City, IN 47586

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical incident involving a lethargic female patient who was alert only to painful stimuli with blood sugar around 130 was reported near Tell City. Medic 5 arrived at Perry County Memorial for patient care and transport.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:35 AM

IN-237, Tell City, IN 47586

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units coordinated patient transport involving Perry County Memorial Hospital near Tell City.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Cannelton Elementary & High School0.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5700 River Forest 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.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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