Crime & Safety Report for 257 Welch Rd, Tellico Plains, TN 37385

Review crime and safety information near 257 Welch Rd, Tellico Plains, TN 37385. 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

$765,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 2,156 sqft

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

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Full report contains 11 offenders within 5 miles and 18 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

11 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 257 Welch Rd, Tellico Plains, TN 37385

11 Registered Offenders Nearby
5 Rape
7 Child Involved
3 Assault
2 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
Offender photo

HILL, BRIAN JOSEPH

41 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Violent

AGGRAVATED STATUTORY RAPE

2024-12-11T19:22:20

320 BOILING SPRINGS RD VONORE, TN, 37885
4.4 Medium
Offender photo

NEAL, OWEN CLARK

67 years old

Child Involved

CHILD MOLESTATION

2024-12-11T19:22:20

CHILD MOLESTATION

2024-12-11T19:22:20

700 THREE POINT ROAD VONORE, TN, 37885
3.7 Medium
Offender photo

BEARLEPP, ROBERT WILLIAM

38 years old

Child Involved

SEDUCTION OF A CHILD USING INTERNET OR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

2024-12-11T19:22:20

3137 BALLPLAY ROAD MADISONVILLE, TN, 37354
1.6 Medium
Offender photo

BURRIS, RICKY LEE

55 years old

Rapist

CRIMINAL ATTEMPT TO COMMIT RAPE

2024-12-11T19:22:20

2571 FARIVIEW RD MADISONVILLE, TN, 37354
1.2 Medium
Offender photo

CLICK, SAMANTHA MARIE

28 years old

SEXUAL CONTACT WITH INMATES

2024-12-11T19:22:20

2436 BALLPLAY RD MADISONVILLE, TN, 37354
2.1 Medium

18 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

18 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1 Low
17 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/10/2026 08:21 AM

Belltown Rd, Tellico Plains, TN 37385

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a priority two call near Belltown Road for a man in his sixties with high blood pressure, headache, and blurred vision. A home health nurse was present at the scene.

Medical Emergency

07/08/2026 01:47 PM

Bethlehem Rd, Madisonville, TN 37354

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location near Bethlehem Road in Madisonville for a report of an unresponsive woman of unknown age who was said to be barely breathing.

Traffic

07/02/2026 06:38 PM

Reagan Valley Rd, Tellico Plains, TN 37385

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, units respond to a possible vehicle crash near Reagan Valley Road in Tellico Plains. Responders confirm they are close to the roadway and verify the address area by radio.

Medical Emergency

07/02/2026 10:19 AM

Belltown Rd, Tellico Plains, TN 37385

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a general location on Belltown Road in Tellico for a reported 84-year-old man with difficulty breathing, confusion, and trouble urinating. EMS responded from Madisonville.

Medical Emergency

07/02/2026 10:18 AM

Belltown Rd, Tellico Plains, TN 37385

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency involving an 84-year-old man with breathing difficulties and confusion near Belltown Road in Tellico Plains. EMS is responding from Madisonville.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 257 Welch 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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