356 Cottage Grove Rd Crime & Safety Report

Safety overview

Total Registered Sex Offenders:

within 2 miles

within 1 mile

Total Reported Incidents & Crimes

Last 12 months

Neighborhood Score

Safe

Few crime incidents, possibly some minor offenses (theft, vandalism). No or very few sex offenders within a moderate range.

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

9 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 356 Cottage Grove Rd, Benton, LA 71006

1 Rape

1 Child Involved

0 Assault

7 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
GRIFFIN, CHRISTOPHER LEE 45 years old		CONFINED BOSSIER PARISH JAIL, LA	4.6	Medium
PORTER, JAMES GRAYDON 51 years old Rapist	14:43 - Simple Rape 2024-12-20T08:11:17	350 BALLARD ROAD PLAIN DEALING, LA, 71064	2.9	Medium
MANNING, JARWIN WESTREZ 39 years old	14:80 - Carnal knowledge of a juvenile (attempted) 2024-12-20T08:11:17 14:80 - Carnal knowledge of a juvenile 2024-12-20T08:11:17	8038 HWY 3 PLAIN DEALING, LA, 71064	1.8	Medium
SCHNEIDER, GEORGE HENRY 67 years old Child Involved	360111a1 - 21.11(a)(1) - Indecency with a Child / Sexual Contact View this statute 2025-08-28T21:09:36	284 ADGER LAKE ROAD BENTON, LA, 71006	3	Medium
EDWARDS, WILLIAM WILEY 78 years old	14:81.2 - Molestation of Juvenile Sexual Motivation 2024-12-20T08:11:17	165 THERESA LANE BENTON, LA, 71006	1.9	Medium

9 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2 Severe

1 Low

6 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Medical Emergency 07/02/2026 02:52 AM	Cavett River Rd, Gilliam, LA 71029	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a medical call about an apparent unconscious adult man with breathing difficulties, possibly related to a cold, near Cavett River Road in area two. Units were asked to return to that location to confirm it was not a more serious medical code.
Medical Emergency 06/30/2026 06:17 PM	Willow Bend Rd, Benton, LA 71006	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched to an address near Willow Road for a woman with brain cancer experiencing weakness and difficulty communicating.
Medical Emergency 06/14/2026 09:57 AM	Belcher River Rd, Belcher, LA 71004	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a male patient is experiencing throat pain near Belcher Plantation. Fire district requested sheriff and ambulance response.
Medical Emergency 06/12/2026 09:19 AM	Boggs Dr, Plain Dealing, LA 71064	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a residence near Boggs Road and Highway 3 for an 89-year-old woman who reportedly fell, hit her head, and is now having a seizure with possible agonal breathing.
Traffic 06/06/2026 04:53 PM	Curtis Ln, Plain Dealing, LA 71064	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported dirt bike crash near Curtis Lane and Egypt Hill Road in Plain Dealing, Louisiana, with one injured rider who was described as bleeding.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 356 Cottage Grove 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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