Is Old Highway 49 in a low-crime area?

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Old Highway 49 Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 8 offenders within 5 miles and 19 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

8 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near Old Highway 49, Seminary, MS 39479

0 Rape

4 Child Involved

1 Assault

4 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
GANDY, JONATHAN DOYLE 37 years old Child Involved	POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY/Any other offense committed in another jurisdiction, which would be considered one of the offenses in Section 45-33-23(g) in Mississippi 2024-12-21T05:07:36	1115 HWY 589 SEMINARY, MS, 39479	3.8	Medium
KNIGHT, JAMES BILLY 86 years old Child Involved	Touching of a child or a mentally defective, incapacitated or physically helpless person for lustful purposes 2024-12-21T05:07:36	261 CHARLIE SANFORD RD SEMINARY, MS, 39479	3.5	Medium
BRITTON, VICTOR LACOUNT 42 years old	Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse/Victim 13-16/Any other offense committed in another state for which registration is required in that state 2024-12-21T05:07:36	1540 SEMINARY MIKE CONNER RD SEMINARY, MS, 39479-4122	1.4	Medium
BUSH, LINDA SMITH 74 years old	Fondling A Vulnerable Person by a Person in Authority 2024-12-21T05:07:36	1553 SEMINARY MIKE CONNER RD SEMINARY, MS, 39479-4123	1.4	Medium
COOLEY, JEFFREY BENARD 62 years old Child Involved Violent	Sexual battery 2024-12-21T05:07:36	126 BOOTH RD SEMINARY, MS, 39479	1.7	Medium

19 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

3 Severe

1 Medium

7 Low

8 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Traffic 07/14/2026 10:27 AM	E Main St, Seminary, MS 39479	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic accident at the Dollar General in Seminary on Highway 49 northbound in Covington County, with unknown injuries and some roadway blockage.
Traffic 07/12/2026 10:19 PM	US 49, Seminary, MS 39479	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible two-vehicle crash on Highway 49 southbound near a trailer business, with unknown injuries and no reported roadblocks. Emergency units were sent to the scene and discussed whether to bring a rescue unit based on the severity.
Weapons 07/10/2026 03:12 PM	US 49, Collins, MS 39428	SERIOUS	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a threats complaint at an apartment near Highway 49 in Collins. A caller reported that a person said he had a knife and was threatening to do something, near the Windward Manor area.
Medical Emergency 07/08/2026 04:03 PM	Willow Grove Church Rd, Seminary, MS 39479	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a person slipped out of their chair and a lift assist was requested near Willow Grove Church Road. Seminary first responders were dispatched. AAA was also advised.
Traffic 07/08/2026 01:02 PM	US 49, Seminary, MS	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a tree blocking the northbound side of Highway 49 near Seminary, creating a possible road hazard.

School	Distance
SEMINARY HIGH SCHOOL	0.5 mi
SEMINARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.5 mi
SEMINARY MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.5 mi

Crime & Safety Report for Old Highway 49, Seminary, MS 39479