Crime & Safety Report for 298 Hoot Owl Ln, Newland, NC 28657

Review crime and safety information near 298 Hoot Owl Ln, Newland, NC 28657. 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

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

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Full report contains 13 offenders within 5 miles and 6 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

13 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 298 Hoot Owl Ln, Newland, NC 28657

13 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
7 Child Involved
1 Assault
5 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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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
3.1 Medium
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DAVIS, LARRY DEAN

67 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

200 RODGER RIDGE RD NEWLAND, NC, 28657
4.8 Medium
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DELLINGER, REBECCA ANN

45 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

321 BUD LEDFORD RD NEWLAND, NC, 28657
2.7 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
1.2 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
1.7 Medium

6 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

6 Crime & Incidents by Severity
2 Medium
2 Low
2 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/16/2026 03:50 AM

Linville Falls Hwy, Newland, NC 28657

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible two-vehicle crash with property damage on Linville Falls Highway near Michelle Lane involving a silver Nissan and a blue Hyundai.

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.

Disorderly Conduct

06/18/2026 06:43 PM

US-221 & Linville Falls Hwy, Linville, NC 28657

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received reports of a possibly impaired or disorderly man near a fire station by US 221 and Linville Falls Highway. Callers said he appeared to be swimming through the air and dancing, and later noted he had shopping bags and was dancing while walking. Deputies checked on him and the situation appeared nonviolent.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Newland Elementary1.7 mi
Avery County High2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 298 Hoot Owl Ln in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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