Crime & Safety Report for 99999 River Loop #6, Newland, NC 28657

Review crime and safety information near 99999 River Loop #6, 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 — 2026-07-25

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

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Full report contains 6 offenders within 5 miles and 7 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

6 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 99999 River Loop #6, Newland, NC 28657

6 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
4 Child Involved
1 Assault
1 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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CLARK, KEVIN JAMES

41 years old

REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION

2024-12-17T08:38:16

37 REIDY RD BAKERSVILLE, NC, 28705
4.5 Medium
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HALE, CHARLES M

32 years old

Rapist

ATTEMPTED RAPE OR ATTEMPTED SEX OFFENSE (1ST,2ND DEGREE) ATTEMPTED

2024-12-17T08:38:16

184 SUMMERHILL LANE SPRUCE PINE, NC, 28705
3.8 Medium
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BENFIELD, MICHAEL LEE

47 years old

Child Involved

Violent

SEXUAL BATTERY

2024-12-17T08:38:16

100 ARTHUR HEIGHTS LN NEWLAND, NC, 28657
1.8 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 Medium
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WHITE, LAWANDA LYNN

48 years old

Child Involved

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR

2024-12-17T08:38:16

1922 STAMEY BRANCH RD NEWLAND, NC, 28657
4.4 Medium

7 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

7 Crime & Incidents by Severity
3 Severe
2 Low
2 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

06/30/2026 09:06 AM

US-19E, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, units respond to a dump truck reportedly tangled in power lines near the 7100 block of US 19E in Mitchell County.

Medical Emergency

06/22/2026 11:06 AM

Hospital Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS unit Medic 53 reports a female patient in her seventies was picked up near her residence for a possible stroke but now shows no clear stroke signs. The patient appears nervous and anxious, similar to a recent visit. No priority symptoms are noted. She is arriving at Blue Ridge Regional ER in about 4 minutes.

Medical Emergency

06/22/2026 09:06 AM

Hospital Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services report a 36-year-old female patient with dizziness and shortness of breath inbound to a hospital near Spruce Pine. Vital signs and treatment details were provided during transit.

Weapons

06/16/2026 03:44 PM

NC-183, Linville Falls, NC 28647

SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are attempting to locate a black Jeep, possibly a Laredo or Cherokee with dark windows and a blue visor light, after a reported incident near a general store in the Linville Falls area. A man in the Jeep allegedly displayed a handgun and handcuffs, stopped another vehicle, and assaulted a woman before driving toward Avery County. Units are advised to use caution if they locate the vehicle and to notify McDowell County.

Weapons

06/16/2026 03:42 PM

NC-183, Linville Falls, NC 28647

SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are attempting to locate a black Jeep near the Linville Falls General Store after a reported incident earlier in the day. A man in the vehicle allegedly used a blue light, showed a handgun and handcuffs, and reportedly assaulted a woman before driving toward Avery County. Responding units are advised to use caution.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Riverside Elementary1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 99999 River Loop #6 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?

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