Crime & Safety Report for 1282 Sweetwater Rd, Newport, TN 37821

Review crime and safety information near 1282 Sweetwater Rd, Newport, TN 37821. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$299,900 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,800 sqft

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

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Full report contains 40 offenders within 5 miles and 232 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

40 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1282 Sweetwater Rd, Newport, TN 37821

40 Registered Offenders Nearby
19 Rape
21 Child Involved
19 Assault
5 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

HECK, HARRY C

65 years old

Child Involved

1929 OLD 15TH ROAD HARTFORD, TN, 37753
3.5 Medium
Offender photo

CRUM, RICHARD LEE

53 years old

Child Involved

POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY U S DISTRICT COURT WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

2024-12-11T19:22:20

663 EVERHEART WAY COSBY, TN, 37722
4.7 Medium
Offender photo

HUNT, AARON H

49 years old

Child Involved

Violent

ME - SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINOR

2024-12-11T19:22:20

GROSS SEXUAL ASSAULT-ME

2024-12-11T19:22:20

1990 BRISK WAY COSBY, TN, 37722
3.4 Medium
Offender photo

MARDIS, HUGH EDWARD

54 years old

Rapist

Violent

AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY

2024-12-11T19:22:20

2182 STONEVIEW WAY COSBY, TN, 37722
3.7 Medium
Offender photo

MESSER, JACK DARRELL

64 years old

Violent

SEXUAL BATTERY BY AN AUTHORITY FIGURE

2024-12-11T19:22:20

CRIMINAL ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SEXUAL BATTERY BY AN AUTHORITY FIGURE

2024-12-11T19:22:20

515 LITTLE HOLLOW WAY COSBY, TN, 37722
3.7 Medium

232 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

232 Crime & Incidents by Severity
14 Severe
6 Medium
17 Low
195 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:12 PM

TN-73, Newport, TN 37821

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency occurred at a truck stop near Newport. The patient was loaded and units acknowledged a signal nine for transport.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 03:34 PM

2nd St, Newport, TN 37821

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a 35-year-old female is being transferred from Newport Medical Center emergency room to another hospital for low hemoglobin and shortness of breath with cardiac monitoring and blood products.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 03:29 PM

Circle Rd, Newport, TN 37821

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a home near Circle Road in Newport for a woman with an apparent head injury after a reported assault, with law enforcement also responding.

Traffic

07/16/2026 02:44 PM

I-40, Newport, TN

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near the I-40 westbound off-ramp into Newport. Following the stop, one man was transported to the county jail.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 01:44 PM

Jimtown Rd, Newport, TN 37821

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location on Jimtown Road for a male who was reportedly assaulted and knocked from his wheelchair, with law enforcement already on scene.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1282 Sweetwater Rd 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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