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Wilkinsville Hwy Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 3 offenders within 5 miles and 30 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

3 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near Wilkinsville Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29340

0 Rape

0 Child Involved

0 Assault

3 Other

Photo	Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
	HELTON, ROBERT STEVEN JR. 51 years old		141 GARNER RD GAFFNEY, SC, 29340	4.6	Medium

Photo

Name / Age / Tags

Arrest / Conviction

Address

Distance

Risk

HELTON, ROBERT STEVEN JR.

51 years old

141 GARNER RD GAFFNEY, SC, 29340

4.6

Medium

30 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2 Severe

1 Medium

2 Low

25 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Weapons 07/16/2026 12:49 PM	Smith Woods Ln, Hickory Grove, SC 29717	SERIOUS	As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible threat with a weapon at a rural property near Smithwood Lane after going to check on animals belonging to a deceased owner. A newer black SUV reportedly pulled in behind the caller and a man allegedly threatened him, though no weapon was seen. The caller left the area and requested a deputy, and animal control was also being contacted to check on apparently neglected dogs on the property.
Road Closure 07/10/2026 12:29 PM	Smithford Rd, Hickory Grove, SC 29717	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a tree was blocking both lanes of travel near Smith Ford Road in Hickory Grove, South Carolina. The caller reported no apparent hazards besides the blockage, and a later update stated that the tree had been removed and the roadway was open again.
Road Closure 07/10/2026 12:27 PM	Smithford Rd, Hickory Grove, SC 29717	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported tree blocking both lanes of travel on Smith Ford Road near a specific address. Responding crews later reported the tree was mostly moved to the side of the road and the situation appeared clear, so a squad was canceled.
Road Closure 07/10/2026 12:24 PM	Smithford Rd, Hickory Grove, SC 29717	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a priority 2 call about a tree reported in the roadway near Smithford Road in Hickory Grove.
Medical Emergency 07/08/2026 11:20 AM	Covered Bridge Rd, Gaffney, SC 29340	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested near Covered Bridge Road by a home health caller who had been unable to reach the patient for some time and wanted to ensure she was okay.

Crime & Safety Report for Wilkinsville Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29340