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609 3rd St Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 26 offenders within 5 miles and 9 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

26 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 609 3rd St, Paintsville, KY 41240

6 Rape

4 Child Involved

0 Assault

16 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
HUGHES, JUSTIN WILLIE 44 years old Child Involved	35-42-4-3 - Child Molesting 2025-08-28T21:14:07	XXXX IN CUSTODY JOHNSON CO JAIL PAINTSVILLE, KY, 41240	0.3	High
HUGHES, JUSTIN WILLIE 43 years old Child Involved	Statue - 35-42-4-3, Charge - Child Molesting 2024-12-17T07:36:32	XXXX IN CUSTODY JOHNSON CO JAIL PAINTSVILLE, KY, 41240	0.3	High
ADKINS, LON CHRISTOPHER 78 years old		1118 EUCLID AVE PAINTSVILLE, KY, 41240	1.5	Medium
CASTLE, MARVIN RAY 67 years old		425 WHIPPOORWILL RD PAINTSVILLE, KY, 41240	3.3	Medium
COTTLE, JAMES EARL 59 years old		1015 PINEVIEW LANE RD PAINTSVILLE, KY, 41240	1.2	Medium

9 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2 Severe

1 Medium

3 Low

3 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Traffic 07/06/2026 05:54 PM	5th St, Paintsville, KY 41240	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a white semi truck traveling northbound near the Paintsville exit and reportedly swerving across the roadway. The truck was described as having the letters F F X on the door, with the caller following in a black pickup truck. A unit indicated they would turn around on Mountain Parkway and head toward the area.
Weapons 06/26/2026 05:55 AM	C Dr, Paintsville, KY 41240	SERIOUS	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible bomb threat called in at the judicial center area in Paintsville.
Burglary 06/22/2026 12:29 PM	Euclid Ave, Paintsville, KY 41240	SERIOUS	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Paintsville responded to a trespassing complaint involving a male near the Highland Community Food Basket. He was reportedly using neighboring property to reach the riverbank, claimed he was fishing but had no fishing gear, and was advised he would be trespassed from the area and not to return. Local police were also notified about the trespass issue.
Missing Person 06/12/2026 02:50 PM	Highland Ave, Paintsville, KY 41240	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers from multiple agencies are coordinating to locate a missing juvenile, checking two nearby residences on 6th Street near Highland Avenue in Paintsville, Kentucky.
Other Crimes 06/12/2026 07:09 AM	Main St, Paintsville, KY 41240	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible custody transport of a detained person to the Paintsville Police Department near Main Street in Paintsville, Kentucky.

School	Distance
Mayo Technical College	0.1 mi
Kentucky TECH - Mayo Regional Tech Ctr	0.1 mi
Paintsville Elementary School	0.3 mi
Johnson County Middle School	0.4 mi
Paintsville High School	0.4 mi
Tiger Virtual Academy	0.4 mi
Johnson County Eagle Academy	0.5 mi
Johnson Central High School	0.5 mi
Highland Elementary School	1.4 mi
Central Elementary School	1.9 mi

Crime & Safety Report for 609 3rd St, Paintsville, KY 41240