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Highway 304 Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 12 offenders within 5 miles and 9 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

12 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near Highway 304, Belen, NM 87002

0 Rape

9 Child Involved

1 Assault

3 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
SINGER, JOSEPH MACADOO 67 years old Child Involved	18-3-405.4 - Internet sexual exploitation of a child 2025-08-29T02:50:11	12 CLEMENTE ROAD BOSQUE, NM, 87006	2.6	Medium
CASEY, DEREK PATRICK 40 years old Child Involved	30-9-13-(3) - Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor (3rd Degree) 2024-12-21T05:28:58	16 MIRANDA BOSQUE, NM, 87062	2.1	Medium
SAINZ, EDWARD RAY 66 years old Child Involved	30-28-1(04A) - Attempt to Commit Criminal Sexual Penetration (1st Degree) 2024-12-21T05:28:58 30-9-13-(3) - Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor (3rd Degree) 2024-12-21T05:28:58	7 OLGUIN RD JARALES, NM, 87023	4.1	Medium
KING, JONATHAN L 56 years old Child Involved	30-28-1(04A) - Attempt to Commit Criminal Sexual Penetration (1st Degree) 2024-12-21T05:28:58 30-9-13-(3) - Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor (3rd Degree) 2024-12-21T05:28:58	11 CAMPBELL VEGUITA, NM, 87062	1.9	Medium
BACA, SHAWN GILBERT 51 years old Child Involved	30-9-13-(3) - Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor (3rd Degree) 2024-12-21T05:28:58	1707 HIGHWAY 304 BELEN, NM, 87002	1.6	Medium

9 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

3 Severe

6 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Medical Emergency 06/23/2026 06:20 PM	Armijo Rd, Belen, NM 87002	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving a 36-year-old man complaining of chest pain was reported near Armijo Road. Rescue 7 responded to the scene.
Fire & Arson 06/17/2026 05:20 PM	Wheeler Rd, Veguita, NM 87062	SERIOUS	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible brush fire reported in bushes near an abandoned trailer in the area of Wheeler Road in Valencia County.
Medical Emergency 06/17/2026 07:43 AM	Olive Ter Rd, Belen, NM 87002	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near Olive Terrace Drive in Belen, New Mexico, for a medical call involving a 65-year-old man who was conscious, breathing, and reporting chest pain that may indicate a possible heart attack.
Medical Emergency 06/15/2026 05:50 PM	Ricardo Rd, Belen, NM 87002	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call involves a 69-year-old female conscious but with difficulty breathing, back pain, swollen left hand, and a history of COPD near Ricardo Road.
Assault 06/13/2026 06:14 PM	Palo Duro Rd, Veguita, NM 87062	SERIOUS	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were asked to stage near Palo Duro Drive for a possible disturbance involving an older man with dementia who was reportedly acting aggressive and making threats.

Crime & Safety Report for Highway 304, Belen, NM 87002