Crime & Safety Report for 426 River Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Review crime and safety information near 426 River Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-25

$375,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,303 sqft

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

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Full report contains 4 offenders within 5 miles and 193 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

4 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 426 River Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

4 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
1 Child Involved
1 Assault
2 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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LOVETTE, AARON ETHAN

29 years old

Child Involved

Violent

SEXUAL BATTERY

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

1366 COOPERS GAP ROAD RUTHERFORDTON, NC, 28139
1.9 Medium
Offender photo

PORTER, JULIUS M

39 years old

Rapist

RAPE 2ND DEGREE

2024-12-17T08:38:16

SEX OFFENSE 2ND DEGREE

2024-12-17T08:38:16

1080 US HIGHWAY 64 ALT W GREENVILLE, NC, 27812
3.7 Medium
Offender photo

TESCH, JEFFREY WOOD

67 years old

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION ATTEMPTED

2024-12-17T08:38:16

261 SHADY LANE MILL SPRING, NC, 28756
4.8 Medium
Offender photo

DEAL, ROBERT EDWARD

72 years old

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

170 OBSERVATION RIDGE RUTHERFORTON, NC, 28139
2.8 Medium

193 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

193 Crime & Incidents by Severity
8 Severe
15 Medium
22 Low
148 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:39 PM

Tryon Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical unit was dispatched to a psychiatric emergency near Tryon Road in Rutherfordton, Willow Ridge, close to Piedmont Road and Clubhouse Drive.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:33 PM

Tryon Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a medical incident at Willow Ridge involving a dementia patient who was combative and disruptive. Law enforcement was requested due to the patient's extreme behavior.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:27 PM

S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a 68-year-old woman at home near S Ridgecrest Avenue is reported with vomiting, abdominal pain, and confusion. Vital signs include heart rate of 98 and oxygen saturation of 96 percent on room air. Blood pressure is 109 over 61. An IV attempt was made and emergency medical services ETA is about 5 minutes.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:48 PM

Twitty Frd Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 12 dispatched to respond to a medical emergency involving hemorrhage or laceration near Forest Ford Road and Old Stonecutter Road in Rutherfordton. The incident may involve a detained subject with cuts.

Other Incidents

07/16/2026 05:02 PM

Honeysuckle Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 hang-up from a location on Honeysuckle Drive. An officer checked on the people involved and reported that everyone appeared to be okay.

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Is 426 River Rd in a low-crime area?

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