Crime & Safety Report for 13701 N Us Highway 79, Palestine, TX 75801

Review crime and safety information near 13701 N Us Highway 79, Palestine, TX 75801. 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

$250,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,568 sqft

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

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

4 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 13701 N Us Highway 79, Palestine, TX 75801

4 Registered Offenders Nearby
1 Rape
4 Child Involved
2 Assault
0 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BLOECHER, RONALD

64 years old

Child Involved

TEXAS PENAL CODE 21.11(a)(1) AND 15.01 - Offense: ATTEMPT TO COMMIT INDECENCY WITH A CHILD BY CONTACT

2024-10-06T06:51:37

2099 ANDERSON COUNTY RD 452 PALESTINE, TX, 75801
4.7 Medium
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MASSEY, ERICK DAVID

42 years old

Child Involved

TEXAS PENAL CODE 21.11(a)(1) - Offense: INDECENCY WITH A CHILD BY CONTACT

2024-10-06T06:51:37

TEXAS PENAL CODE 21.11(a)(2) - Offense: INDECENCY WITH A CHILD BY EXPOSURE

2024-10-06T06:51:37

3639 ACR 157 SLOCUM, TX, 75801
3.2 Medium
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REED, EMILY

27 years old

Child Involved

Violent

TEXAS PENAL CODE 22.011(a)(2) - Offense: SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD

2024-10-06T06:51:37

10360 US-79 PALESTINE, TX, 75801
3.5 Medium
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NICHOLS, STEVEN HOWARD

58 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Violent

TEXAS PENAL CODE 22.021(a)(1)(B) - Offense: AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD

2024-10-06T06:51:37

329 AN COUNTY ROAD 3665 PALESTINE, TX, 75803
1.3 Medium

4 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

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

Fire

07/08/2026 03:49 PM

Anderson County Rd, Palestine, TX 75801

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders are being sent to a reported incident where a fallen tree is on a power line and has apparently damaged a transformer near Anderson County Road 151 in Palestine, Texas.

Fire

07/04/2026 09:31 AM

North St, Neches, TX 75779

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews report they are still on scene for a possible fire incident along Highway 19 North in the Neches area.

Traffic

06/20/2026 04:05 PM

FM 19 & FM 2574, Neches, TX 75803

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible crash alert from an iPhone, initially linked to a location on a county road and later reported as being on FM 19 near its connection with FM 2574 in the Neches area.

Medical Emergency

06/02/2026 01:23 PM

Private Rd 7348, Palestine, TX 75803

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare concern was reported near Private Road in Palestine involving a patient. A call center contacted EMS expressing concern about statements made by the patient, located at (number withheld).

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
NECHES H S1.0 mi
NECHES EL1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 13701 N Us Highway 79 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.

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