Crime & Safety Report for 4174 Francis Scott Key Hwy, Taneytown, MD 21787

Review crime and safety information near 4174 Francis Scott Key Hwy, Taneytown, MD 21787. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 26 offenders within 5 miles and 222 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

26 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 4174 Francis Scott Key Hwy, Taneytown, MD 21787

26 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
9 Child Involved
5 Assault
13 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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RINEHART, JOHN WESLEY

79 years old

4444 N STONE RD TANEYTOWN, MD, 21787
1.3 Medium
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SHULTZ, DAVID ALAN

68 years old

109 CARNIVAL DR TANEYTOWN, MD, 21787
3.1 Medium
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SIMONS, RUFUS WADE

70 years old

5815 CONOVER RD TANEYTOWN, MD, 21787
3.3 Medium
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STITELY, ROBERT LEROY

74 years old

Child Involved

21 E BALTIMORE ST TANEYTOWN, MD, 21787
2.6 Medium
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WAGNER, FLOYD RAY

53 years old

4218 BAPTIST ROAD TANEYTOWN, MD, 21787
3.6 Medium

222 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

222 Crime & Incidents by Severity
8 Severe
17 Medium
39 Low
158 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 05:35 PM

Taneytown Pike, Taneytown, MD 21787

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported an apparent domestic dispute near Taneytown Pike connected to an earlier incident on Liberty Road. Units responded to a verbal argument between homeowners and their daughter over a shared vehicle, with state police also heading to the scene.

Traffic

07/16/2026 05:24 PM

E Baltimore St, Taneytown, MD 21787

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducts a traffic stop near a bank on East Baltimore Street involving a white Chevrolet van with a Maryland license plate. Plate and related information are checked during the stop.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:38 AM

W King St Suites B & C, Littlestown, PA 17340

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical incident at a clinic near West King Street in Littlestown for a 57-year-old woman who was reportedly wheezing and having difficulty speaking.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:44 AM

S Queen St, Littlestown, PA 17340

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a laceration incident was reported near South Queen Street between Rider Alley and Biddle Alley in Littlestown Borough. Emergency unit 5151 was dispatched.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:25 AM

Charles St, Littlestown, PA 17340

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible cardiac arrest in the parking lot of a foundry near Charles Street in Littlestown Borough. Medical units and a special unit from company 20 were sent to assist, and the patient later apparently refused treatment.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 4174 Francis Scott Key Hwy 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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