Crime & Safety Report for 281 Barnes Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506

Review crime and safety information near 281 Barnes Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506. 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

$575,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba

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

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Full report contains 18 offenders within 5 miles and 8 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

18 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 281 Barnes Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506

18 Registered Offenders Nearby
11 Rape
11 Child Involved
12 Assault
0 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BILBREY, WILLIAM GEORGE

74 years old

Child Involved

Violent

SEXUAL BATTERY

2024-12-23T20:11:16

210 JOHNNY BILBREY LN COOKEVILLE, TN, 38506
4.2 Medium
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CANNADY, WILLIAM ALLEN

50 years old

Child Involved

CRIMINAL ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR

2024-12-23T20:11:16

1055 JILL CIRCLE COOKEVILLE, TN, 38506
0.6 High
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CARTER, JON KEVIN

62 years old

Child Involved

LEWD LASCIVIOUS CHILD/FONDLING

2024-12-11T19:22:20

269 MIRANDY RD COOKEVILLE, TN, 38506
4.8 Medium
Offender photo

DUNCAN, JIMMY RAY

32 years old

Rapist

Violent

CRIMINAL ATTEMPT TO COMMIT AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY

2024-12-11T19:22:20

5138 PENTHOUSE ROAD COOKEVILLE, TN, 38506
3.2 Medium
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HOOPER, MATTHEW

44 years old

Child Involved

Violent

2650 PINE VALLEY RD COOKEVILLE, TN, 38506
4.5 Medium

8 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

8 Crime & Incidents by Severity
2 Medium
2 Low
4 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

06/30/2026 07:59 PM

TN-111, Algood, TN

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a vehicle pursuit on Highway 111 near a discount store and storage facility in the Algood area. Deputies are reportedly chasing a blue Honda van tied to a missing disabled person, with multiple units involved and state police requested to assist.

Medical Emergency

06/26/2026 09:58 AM

S Smith Chapel Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a fall injury was reported near Smith Chapel Road.

Family Offense

06/18/2026 03:04 PM

Fox Ridge Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch sent units to a residence near Fox Ridge Rd for a juvenile welfare concern. One transcript reports the juvenile is bleeding and afraid of their father and wants to go home to him, but the re-run audio does not clearly confirm the bleeding/fear details.

Missing Person

06/12/2026 12:35 PM

Hilham Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch requested a welfare check at an apartment on Hilham Road for a worker who apparently did not return to work after a lunch break. The call may involve a possible missing or overdue person check based on the report that the individual failed to show back up for their shift.

Medical Emergency

06/02/2026 09:59 AM

Horseshoe Cir, Cookeville, TN 38506

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, unit 384 is performing a welfare check near Horseshoe Circle.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 281 Barnes 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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