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99999 Hickory Loop #2 Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 9 offenders within 5 miles and 64 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

9 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 99999 Hickory Loop #2, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

1 Rape

4 Child Involved

1 Assault

4 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
DIETZ, MICHAEL WILLIAM 59 years old Child Involved	SEX EXPLOIT MINOR 3RD DEGREE 2024-12-17T08:38:16 SEX EXPLOIT MINOR 3RD DEGREE 2024-12-17T08:38:16 SEX EXPLOIT MINOR 3RD DEGREE 2024-12-17T08:38:16	360 CARPENTER RD RUTHERFORDTON, NC, 28139	4.2	Medium
LANCASTER, JAMESON CHRISTOPHER 39 years old Child Involved	INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR 2024-12-17T08:38:16 INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR 2024-12-17T08:38:16	290 FREEMANTOWN RD RUTHERFORDTON, NC, 28139	5	Medium
LEFAVE, DAVID JOSEPH 52 years old Child Involved	REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION 2024-12-17T08:38:16	116 CAMBY RD RUTHERFORDTON, NC, 28139	3.6	Medium
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	2.1	Medium
VALK, MICHAEL JOHN SR 66 years old		962 GILBOA CHURCH RD RUTHERFORDTON, NC, 28139	4.9	Medium

64 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

9 Severe

16 Medium

14 Low

25 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Medical Emergency 07/14/2026 03:19 PM	Darlington Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 22 responded to a medical emergency near Darlington Road in Rutherfordton. The call was reported as a medical alarm, with the patient's grandson reporting chest pain and difficulty breathing. Details are limited.
Traffic 07/14/2026 07:17 AM	Grays Road River Access, 520 Gray's Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic hazard near the Grays Road river access, involving a blazer reported as partially obstructing the roadway and a deputy checking on a moped.
Domestic Dispute 07/10/2026 08:41 AM	Common Wealth Ct, Rutherfordton, NC 28139	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic dispute at a residence near Commonwealth Court, where a caller reported a male would not let a female leave in a vehicle, and both were heard arguing loudly. The male reportedly went to a vehicle to retrieve an unknown item and repeatedly went in and out of the house. Units checked the situation and later advised that a custody issue was involved.
Suspicious Activity 07/10/2026 07:07 AM	Polk County Line Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were notified of a possible welfare concern involving a parked vehicle near Polk County Line Road and NC 108. A caller reported a Nissan Sentra with a young woman inside who appeared to be asleep or passed out, and the vehicle had reportedly left the area toward NC 108 about 15 minutes earlier.
Fire 07/10/2026 03:43 AM	Hamilton Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoke sighting near Hamilton Road in Rutherfordton, possibly in the area of Pond Trail. A caller reported seeing smoke about half a mile from their residence, with no flames seen and nothing visible when units were on scene with the caller.

Crime & Safety Report for 99999 Hickory Loop #2, Rutherfordton, NC 28139