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38320 Highway 21 Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 3 offenders within 5 miles and 6 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

3 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 38320 Highway 21, Lesterville, MO 63654

2 Rape

1 Child Involved

0 Assault

1 Other

Photo	Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
	DEMENT, BARRY ELWOOD 61 years old Child Involved Rapist	Sexual Abuse 2024-12-20T10:58:19	38329 HIGHWAY 21 UNINC REYNOLDS COUNTY, MO, 63654	0	High

Photo

Name / Age / Tags

Arrest / Conviction

Address

Distance

Risk

DEMENT, BARRY ELWOOD

61 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Sexual Abuse

2024-12-20T10:58:19

38329 HIGHWAY 21 UNINC REYNOLDS COUNTY, MO, 63654

High

6 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

6 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Medical Emergency 07/10/2026 09:57 AM	MO-72, Centerville, MO 63633	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews coordinated a water rescue operation near Bear Creek and Highway 72 after a rescue boat reported engine trouble and difficulty moving upstream. The boat later appeared to remain operational, and rescuers continued working on evacuations while additional units searched around Ironton near a county road location for a person they were trying to reach.
Rescue/Welfare Check 07/10/2026 07:48 AM	Circle Dr, Lesterville, MO 63654	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews in the Lesterville area conducted a possible water-related welfare check, searching in flood or slackwater conditions for a woman and children reported to be near Circle Drive and Parks Bluff.
Flooding 07/10/2026 07:45 AM	Co Rd 354, Lesterville, MO 63654	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a flooding-related incident at a private campground off County Road 354 near Highway 21, where several tents were reportedly swept away and some occupants could not be located. Multiple units responded to check the campground, water levels, and nearby campers, and to locate a person with children in the Lesterville area.
Road Closure 07/10/2026 05:50 AM	Black River St, Lesterville, MO 63654	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports that Highway N from Highway 21 toward Lesterville is impassable near the Black River, possibly due to flooding or another road hazard.
Weather Hazard 07/10/2026 05:46 AM	Lesterville, MO 63654	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers requested that staff at a nearby dam be contacted to check the current water level and confirm that no large water release was planned during ongoing flood conditions near Lesterville, Missouri.

Crime & Safety Report for 38320 Highway 21, Lesterville, MO 63654