Crime & Safety Report for 2430 Dodds Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37407

Review crime and safety information near 2430 Dodds Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37407. 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

$265,000 | 4 bd | 2 ba | 1,488 sqft

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

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Full report contains 100 offenders within 5 miles and 14532 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

100 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 2430 Dodds Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37407

100 Registered Offenders Nearby
59 Rape
57 Child Involved
33 Assault
8 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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MCKEEHAN, DAVID L

66 years old

Child Involved

Lewd or lascivious molestation victim 12-15 years old offender 18 or older; F.S. 800.04(5)(c)(2)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

PROV.OBSCENE MAT.MINOR; F.S. 847.0133

2024-09-02T17:06:34

LEWD,LASCIVIOUS CHILD U/16; F.S. 800.04 (PRINCIPAL)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

Lewd or lascivious exhibition victim under 16 years old offender 18 or older; F.S. 800.04(7)(c)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

SEX BATT/COERCE CHILD BY ADULT; F.S. 794.011(8)(b)

2024-09-02T17:06:34

LAST REPORTED ADDRESS - OUT OF STATE ROSSVILLE, GA, 30741
2.1 Medium
Offender photo

ROBERTS, DAVID WAYNE

63 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

CYNTHIA DR ROSSVILLE, GA, 30741
4.1 Medium
Offender photo

BULLARD, STACY RAY

52 years old

Child Involved

FALCON DRIVE ROSSVILLE, GA, 30741
3.8 Medium
Offender photo

ELLIS, ERNEST STEVE

67 years old

WEST JAMES STREET ROSSVILLE, GA, 30741
3.6 Medium
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MCENTIRE, JAMES DEWAYNE

61 years old

Child Involved

ELAINE CIR FORT OGLETHORPE, GA, 30742
4.9 Medium

14532 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

14532 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1743 Severe
1927 Medium
3106 Low
7756 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:17 PM

Blackford St, Chattanooga, TN 37403

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services are transporting a two-year-old female patient who may have swallowed a small object from a toy near Blackford Street. The patient is alert and stable, with an estimated arrival time of five to seven minutes.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:16 PM

Spring St, Chattanooga, TN 37405

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, staff at the Joe Johnson Crisis Center near Spring Street reported a man seeking assessment who was told the facility was full. The man left, saying he would be seen on the news later and that he was in crisis. He appeared to have gray hair, wore a hat, and had one pant leg pulled up due to swelling.

Traffic

07/16/2026 11:14 PM

W 13th St & Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop near west 13th Street and Broad Street involving a black Lexus with a reported Georgia license plate.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 11:09 PM

E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a 59-year-old man with difficulty breathing and a history of COPD is being taken to a medical center near East 3rd Street. Treatment includes respiratory therapy and fluids. Vital signs show elevated blood pressure and oxygen saturation is around normal levels.

Traffic

07/16/2026 11:07 PM

N Highland Park Ave & E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37404

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a red SUV near East 3rd Street and Highland Park Avenue, with a possible mix-up between Tennessee and Georgia license plates.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence0.6 mi
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle0.6 mi
East Side Elementary School0.7 mi
East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts0.9 mi
Clifton Hills Elementary School0.9 mi
East Lake Elementary School1.0 mi
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park1.4 mi
Chattanooga Preparatory School1.4 mi
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy1.5 mi
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High1.8 mi
East Ridge Elementary School1.9 mi
Orchard Knob Elementary School1.9 mi

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