Crime & Safety Report for 1729 Forest Ridge Drive #17, Linville, NC 28646

Review crime and safety information near 1729 Forest Ridge Drive #17, Linville, NC 28646. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$1,350,000

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

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Full report contains 6 offenders within 5 miles and 10 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

6 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1729 Forest Ridge Drive #17, Linville, NC 28646

6 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
2 Child Involved
1 Assault
4 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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SIPALA, FRANCIS J

69 years old

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

300 MOUNTAINVIEW APTS LANE LINVILLE, NC, 28646
2.3 Medium
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BRASWELL, JONATHON KEITH

23 years old

Child Involved

SEX EXPLOIT MINOR 2ND DEGREE

2024-12-17T08:38:16

79 PANSY LN NEWLAND, NC, 28657
1.7 Medium
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HICKS, JAMES MARCUS

36 years old

Child Involved

Violent

SEXUAL BATTERY

2024-12-17T08:38:16

1212 OLD TOE RIVER ROAD NEWLAND, NC, 28657
3.3 Medium
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HUGHES, GABRIEL PAUL

49 years old

SEXUAL OFFENSE WITH CERTAIN VICTIMS

2024-12-17T08:38:16

123B COMANCHEE STREET NEWLAND, NC, 28657
2.6 Medium
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REID, PAUL MARK

44 years old

745 SPANISH OAK RD NEWLAND, NC, 28657
4.3 Medium

10 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

10 Crime & Incidents by Severity
2 Severe
2 Medium
2 Low
4 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Suspicious Activity

07/06/2026 07:02 PM

Roseboro Rd, Linville, NC 28646

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies conducted a follow-up at a residence on Roseboro Road in Linville for a possible suspicious situation. Units were asked to check a tent behind the home and, if they found an unlocked entry, to go inside and clear the residence without forcing their way in if all doors were locked.

Disturbance

07/04/2026 09:35 PM

Turbyfill Rd, Newland, NC 28657

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a reported disturbance involving a person setting off fireworks in the roadway near Turbyfill Road in Newland, North Carolina.

Fire

07/04/2026 09:33 PM

Turbyfill Rd, Newland, NC 28657

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies respond to a reported road hazard on Turbyfill Road involving a person possibly setting off fireworks in the roadway.

Medical Emergency

06/24/2026 02:09 PM

Norwood Hollow Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a patient is en route to Life Care Banner Elk according to Medic 10.

Fire & Arson

06/24/2026 09:01 AM

Cliffside Ln, Seven Devils, NC 28604

 SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported incident on Cliffside Lane in Seven Devils, North Carolina, which was later confirmed to be a false alarm and the units were canceled.

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Is 1729 Forest Ridge Drive #17 in a low-crime area?

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