Crime & Safety Report for Bear Branch Rd, Westminster, MD 21157

Review crime and safety information near Bear Branch Rd, Westminster, MD 21157. 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

$999,000

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

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Full report contains 23 offenders within 5 miles and 206 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

23 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near Bear Branch Rd, Westminster, MD 21157

23 Registered Offenders Nearby
2 Rape
7 Child Involved
0 Assault
14 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BRODIE, DANE LEE

20 years old

2517 OLD WASHINGTON RD WESTMINSTER, MD, 21157
2.7 Medium
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GOODMAN, ROBERT KEITH

66 years old

Child Involved

CLA 11-208 - CHILD PORNOGRAPHY - POSSESSION (11-208)

2024-12-30T04:24:04

1601 EXETER RD WESTMINSTER, MD, 21157
4.4 Medium
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MATULONIS, WAYNE MICHAEL

63 years old

CLA 3-308 - SEX OFFENSE 4TH DEGREE (3-308)

2024-12-30T04:24:04

1507 RIDGE RD WESTMINSTER, MD, 21157
4.4 Medium
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FRANKLIN, DONALD LEE

66 years old

Rapist

CLA 3-303 - RAPE 1ST DEGREE (3-303)

2024-12-30T04:24:04

3931 POOLE RD FINKSBURG, MD, 21048
4.5 Medium
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KELLY, DENNIS ALLEN

75 years old

Child Involved

CLA 3-324 - SEXUAL SOLICITATION OF A MINOR (3-324)

2024-12-30T04:24:04

3802 ROBIN HOOD WAY SYKESVILLE, MD, 21784
3.3 Medium

206 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

206 Crime & Incidents by Severity
18 Severe
29 Medium
37 Low
122 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:18 PM

Buffalo Rd, New Windsor, MD 21776

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency appears to involve trouble breathing near Buffalo Road, between Sam's Creek Road and Barnes Road.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 05:25 PM

Tanglewood Dr, Eldersburg, MD 21784

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical alarm was reported for a cardiac patient near Tanglewood Drive between Linton Road and Van Tiel Drive.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 05:25 PM

Tanglewood Dr, Sykesville, MD 21784

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical alarm was reported for a cardiac patient near Tanglewood Drive between Linton Road and Advanced Hill Drive.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 05:16 PM

Liberty Rd a 208, Sykesville, MD 21784

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check is being conducted near Liberty Road at apartment A-(number withheld). Previous calls to this location were noted in 2025, with no recent medical emergencies reported.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 05:06 PM

Liberty Rd a208, Sykesville, MD 21784

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible property dispute at an apartment on Liberty Road in Sykesville, where residents were reportedly placing another tenant’s belongings out on the curb.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Branch 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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