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8250 West Hwy Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 3 offenders within 5 miles and 7 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

3 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 8250 West Hwy, Prairie Home, MO 65068

3 Rape

1 Child Involved

1 Assault

0 Other

Photo	Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
	DICK, CHRISTOPHER DALE 60 years old Child Involved Rapist	Statutory Rape-2nd Degre 2024-12-20T10:58:19 Incest 2024-12-20T10:58:19	375 HIGHWAY DR PRAIRIE HOME, MO, 65068	1.2	Medium

Photo

Name / Age / Tags

Arrest / Conviction

Address

Distance

Risk

DICK, CHRISTOPHER DALE

60 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Statutory Rape-2nd Degre

2024-12-20T10:58:19

Incest

2024-12-20T10:58:19

375 HIGHWAY DR PRAIRIE HOME, MO, 65068

1.2

Medium

7 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1 Severe

3 Medium

3 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Fire 07/10/2026 12:10 PM	MO-87, Prairie Home, MO 65068	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to an area near Highway 87 south of Prairie Home for a possible field or natural cover fire after heavy smoke was reported without visible flames on the east side of the road.
Suspicious Activity 07/02/2026 12:26 PM	Dove Ln, Prairie Home, MO 65068	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 open line from a phone associated with a location on Dove Lane in Prairie Home. No sounds were heard and responders were asked to attempt a callback to check for any possible issue.
Other Crimes 06/28/2026 08:43 AM	Main St, Prairie Home, MO 65068	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a paper service at an apartment near Main Street. Radio traffic also described a possible two-vehicle crash, with vehicles moved to the shoulder and officers checking a second crash scene nearby.
Road Closure 06/13/2026 09:22 PM	MO-87, Prairie Home, MO 65068	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports heavy water rushing over a section of Highway 87 near a specific address, possibly causing a temporary road blockage in that area.
Suspicious Activity 06/09/2026 06:46 PM	Mill St, Prairie Home, MO 65068	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies in Cooper County are investigating reports of a suspicious man going door to door near Mill Road, claiming to work for a television service company and trying to get into homes. Callers reported he was driving a red or maroon Nissan sedan with Florida license plates, and officers are attempting to locate the vehicle.

School	Distance
PRAIRIE HOME ELEM.	1.2 mi
PRAIRIE HOME HIGH	1.2 mi

Crime & Safety Report for 8250 West Hwy, Prairie Home, MO 65068