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/ John Watson Rd Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 9 offenders within 5 miles and 32 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

9 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near / John Watson Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

1 Rape

5 Child Involved

1 Assault

2 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
COMBS, TRACY L 55 years old Child Involved	SEX OFFENSE 1ST DEGREE - W/CHILD UNDER 13 ATTEMPTED 2024-12-17T08:38:16 INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR 2024-12-17T08:38:16 INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR 2024-12-17T08:38:16 INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR 2024-12-17T08:38:16 INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR 2024-12-17T08:38:16 INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR 2024-12-17T08:38:16 INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR 2024-12-17T08:38:16 INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR 2024-12-17T08:38:16 INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR 2024-12-17T08:38:16	383 BRIGGS FARM RD RUTHERFORDTON, NC, 28139	1.8	Medium
GIBSON, MARK NEWELL 67 years old Child Involved	REGISTERED AS A RESULT OF OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION SOLICITATION 2024-12-17T08:38:16	137 CHERRYWOOD LANE RUTHERFORDTON, NC, 28139	2.2	Medium
KEEVER, CLAUDE L 88 years old Child Involved	INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR - SEX AROUSAL WITH A CHILD 2024-12-17T08:38:16 INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR 2024-12-17T08:38:16 INDECENT LIBERTY MINOR 2024-12-17T08:38:16	120 GRAYS CREEK CHURCH RD RUTHERFORDTON, NC, 28139	4	Medium
OWENS, BRIAN K 55 years old Rapist	SEX OFFENSE 2ND DEGREE 2024-12-17T08:38:16 RAPE 2ND DEGREE 2024-12-17T08:38:16 SEX OFFENSE 2ND DEGREE 2024-12-17T08:38:16 SEX OFFENSE 2ND DEGREE 2024-12-17T08:38:16 SEX OFFENSE 2ND DEGREE 2024-12-17T08:38:16 SEX OFFENSE 2ND DEGREE 2024-12-17T08:38:16	214 BUTCHER HOLLAR RD RUTHERFORDTON, NC, 28139	4.9	Medium
STINSON, JOHNATHON RAYDINE 31 years old Violent	SEXUAL BATTERY 2024-12-17T08:38:16 SEXUAL BATTERY 2024-12-17T08:38:16 SEXUAL BATTERY 2024-12-17T08:38:16	3324 POORS FORD RD RUTHERFORDTON, NC, 28139	3.2	Medium

32 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

5 Severe

4 Medium

3 Low

20 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Traffic 07/16/2026 01:19 PM	Lyles Pond Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a traffic complaint near Lyles Boulevard about two males on bicycles in a parking area, with the caller reporting a near collision with one rider.
Break-In 07/14/2026 08:52 PM	Chapel Ct, Rutherfordton, NC 28139	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible burglary in progress at a home on Chapel Court. A caller said a friend reported someone standing on the property and apparently inside the house with a light on. Units were dispatched to check the residence.
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.
Medical Emergency 07/06/2026 10:49 AM	Moonlight Ln, Rutherfordton, NC 28139	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible mental health concern involving a 16-year-old caring for children near Moonlight Lane was reported, with a request for someone to speak with her.
Fire & Arson 06/26/2026 12:07 PM	Weeks Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139	SERIOUS	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units respond to a reported carbon monoxide leak at a residence near Weeks Road in Rutherfordton. The caller reported the alarm sounding for about 15 minutes and said they were trying to evacuate people and animals from the home.

Crime & Safety Report for / John Watson Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139