Crime & Safety Report for 523 Pistole Rd, Sparta, TN 38583

Review crime and safety information near 523 Pistole Rd, Sparta, TN 38583. 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

$359,998 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,500 sqft

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

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Full report contains 16 offenders within 5 miles and 4 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

16 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 523 Pistole Rd, Sparta, TN 38583

16 Registered Offenders Nearby
8 Rape
7 Child Involved
10 Assault
1 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BAUMEISTER, PAUL JAMES

62 years old

Rapist

STATUTORY SODOMY 2ND DEGREE

2024-12-11T19:22:20

430 BROOKEMEADE DRIVE SPARTA, TN, 38583
4.2 Medium
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BIVENS, DAMON WESTON

30 years old

Child Involved

Violent

SEXUAL BATTERY

2024-12-11T19:22:20

312 BALD EAGLE LANE SPARTA, TN, 38583
3.4 Medium
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CLARK, EDDIE DEAN

61 years old

Violent

AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY ON OR AFTER 7-1-2014, JUVENILE OFFENDER ONLY

2024-12-11T19:22:20

SEXUAL BATTERY

2024-12-11T19:22:20

520 WESLEY CHAPEL ROAD SPARTA, TN, 38583
4.6 Medium
Offender photo

DABBS, KENNETH DAVID

70 years old

Child Involved

SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR

2024-12-11T19:22:20

5490 OLD KENTUCKY RD SPARTA, TN, 38583
2.4 Medium
Offender photo

PUCKETT, JOHN EDWIN

59 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

1177 CANTRELL RD SPARTA, TN, 38583
4.8 Medium

4 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

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

Traffic

07/16/2026 03:08 PM

Old Kentucky Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a man riding a bicycle in the median area of Highway 111 near Old Kentucky Road, creating a possible traffic hazard.

Traffic

07/02/2026 07:53 AM

Carr Farm Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a white Toyota Camry driving recklessly and in the wrong lane on Big Farm Road near Carr Farm Road in Cookeville. The vehicle was described as traveling in a hurry.

Suspicious Activity

06/21/2026 07:41 PM

Burgess Falls Dr, Sparta, TN 38583

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch issued a be-on-the-lookout alert for a vehicle previously flagged as wanted in another county, described as either a Mazda hatchback or a black Mitsubishi with a temporary tag similar to Quebec 789 Papa 6 Golf. Any contact with the vehicle may result in charges, and it was last reported near Burgess Falls heading toward Sparta.

Medical Emergency

03/30/2026 12:08 AM

Alexander Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a non-emergency medical evaluation was requested near Alexander Road with law enforcement present.

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Is 523 Pistole 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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